The Workforce Equity Initiative is an expanded version of LLCC’s Open Door program. The purpose of the Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative is to train individuals in occupations leading to immediate employment.
The Workforce Equity Initiative, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, will serve more than 100 low-income students; 75% of whom must be African American. The Workforce Equity Initiative will provide short-term, post-secondary education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations.
Training will be provided in:
- Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Central Sterile Service Technician (Medical Equipment Preparer)
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic
- Pharmacy Tech
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Truck Driver Training
- Auto Tech
- Welding
The Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative will provide training for more than 100 individuals in these short-term, career training programs. LLCC will waive tuition and fees, and provide a stipend, transportation and child care assistance, along with
other support to ensure program participants are successful in completing their training program and securing gainful employment.
Information Sessions
Workforce Equity Information Session
Lincoln Land Community College Capital City Training Center
130 W. Mason St. Springfield, room 202
Monday, Nov. 11, 9 – 10 a.m., 2 – 3 p.m. and 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Springfield Urban League Empowerment Center located at 700 S Livingston St.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, Noon – 1 p.m. and 6 – 7 p.m.
Lincoln Land Community College, Main Campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield, Sangamon Hall, room 1101
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3-4 p.m.
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Lincoln Land Community College Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield
Monday, Nov. 11 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lincoln Land Community College, Main Campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield, Sangamon Hall, room 1101
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4-5 p.m.
Application
View and submit the online application form.
Contact
For more information, contact Michael Phelon, director, Open Door program, at michael.phelon@llcc.edu or Candace Silas, program navigator, at candace.silas@llcc.edu.