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69�� to host Juneteenth Freedom Walk June 19

In observance of Juneteenth, take part in a Freedom Walk with 69�� at 8:30 a.m. on the Springfield campus.

Photo of two 69�� students in the Medical Assisting Program

69�� in Jacksonville and Litchfield to offer clinical medical assistant training

Jacksonville will offer a CNA to clinical medical assistant bridge and Litchfield a clinical medical assistant program.

Registration open for summer and fall 2023 classes at 69��

69��'s summer session begins June 5 and fall semester begins Aug. 19. Classes include academic transfer and career training.

Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, 69�� Workforce Institute; John Walters, aftermarket product manager, Deere and Company; Dr. Jason Dockter, interim vice president, 69�� academic services; Dr. Charlotte Warren, 69�� president; Jeff Gardner, program director, 69�� diesel technologies; Josh Collins, assistant vice president, 69�� business relations; Todd Crowley, corporate service manager, Prairie State Tractor; Karen Sanders, vice president, 69�� advancement and executive director, 69�� Foundation

John Deere Reman donates equipment to 69��’s diesel technologies program

John Deere Reman has donated a significant amount of machine components to be used as training aids in the new diesel technologies program at Lincoln Land Community College.

69�� offering free summer classes and programs; freezing tuition

3 for Free, Summer Boost and Career Exploration are free programs being offered this summer. New college students can choose a free, three-credit class

Instructor teaching in classroom

69�� to hold part-time faculty information fair Feb. 22

Those interested in sharing knowledge and earning extra income can learn what's involved and apply at the event.

Three to-go containers with salads and individual cups of salad dressing.

Bistro Verde reopens Jan. 24 at 69��

69��’s student-led café will be open this spring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Jan. 24.

69�� celebrates African-American History Month in February

69�� will be hosting various activities throughout the month. The events are free and open to the public and will be held at 69��’s Springfield campus.

Don Schaefer, Dan Smith, Dr. Charlotte Warren, Ken Elmore and Christopher McDowell, M.D in front of 69��'s Workforce Careers Center

69�� awarded $5 million grant to expand EMS, truck driver, diesel technologies and ag programs and facilities

69�� will renovate and expand its training facilities with the help of this grant.

69�� staff and Rush Truck Centers representatives pose for a photo in front of a GMC 550 truck donated by Rush.

Rush Truck Centers in Illinois donates truck to 69�� diesel technologies program

GMC 5500 truck will provide hands-on learning experiences for multiple classes.