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Dr. Curt Oldfield

Dr. Curt Oldfield begins service as 69�� president

69�� officially welcomed Dr. Curt Oldfield as its seventh president July 1. A respected community college leader, Dr. Oldfield previously served as president of Spoon River College for 14 years.

A honeybee and hive with the text Bee Day, June 2

69��-Litchfield invites the community to celebrate “Bee Day”

69��-Litchfield will host an open-house style event to celebrate the fascinating world of honeybees at Bee Day, a free, family-friendly event on Tuesday, June 2.

Ground breaking for truck driver training program at 69��-Litchfield

Gov. Pritzker Announces $2.6 Million Investment in 69��’s Truck Driver Training Program

Governor Pritzker joined DCEO and 69�� to announce expansion of 69��’s Truck Driver Training program in Litchfield.

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69�� Outreach Centers host Workforce Institute Showcases

The public is invited to a Workforce Institute Showcase at 69��-Litchfield, 69��-Jacksonville and 69��-Taylorville.

69�� Foundation Scholarships for the 2026-2027 year.

69�� Foundation 2026-27 scholarship application open Nov. 15

The application period for 2026-2027 69�� Foundation Scholarships begins Nov. 15.

A sketched book with flowers coming out of it representing literacy

69�� recruiting volunteer tutors for adult literacy and education

69�� is recruiting volunteer tutors from Hillsboro and Litchfield to assist adults and English language learners improve their skills in reading, writing, math and technology.

69�� closed for Institutional Improvement Day on Oct. 3

69�� closed Oct. 3 for Institutional Improvement Day

No classes will be held, and all administrative offices at the Springfield campus and outlying locations in the 69�� district will be closed.

A platter with seven bubbles representing workplace skills

69�� offering Essential Workplace Skills series

The popular EWS training series is being offered this fall in Springfield, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

Students getting hands-on training in welding

69�� hosted “Try a Trade” at SCI Center

During the free, five-day Career Quest Camp June 23-27, incoming eighth and ninth grade students were introduced to the trades of construction, carpentry, electricity, automotive and welding.

2025 Graduate List

69�� announces 2025 graduates

Congratulations to the class of 2025! 69�� conferred 1,450 degrees and certificates this academic year. View the list.