Lincoln Land Community College

“Stamps of Hope II,” showcases Syrian refugee artwork from the Zaa’tari Refugee Camp in Jordan. The exhibit will be at Lincoln Land Community College now through October 13, 2023, before it travels to other community colleges. Rihab Sawah Professor of Physics at LLCC and organizer of the "Stamps of Hope II" exhibit, spoke to Community Voices about life in the refugee camp, the artists/artwork, and what she hopes the exhibit will teach the public.

“This is a partnership that will benefit both of our institutions,” said Dr. Jason Dockter, interim vice president of academics at LLCC.

The governor is visiting higher education campuses across the state.

Laurie Lewis-Fritz, Lincolnland Community College music teacher and choir director is joined by Tanner Stephens, music major to discuss music education, competitions, and choirs.

A federal grant will expand programs and facilities for training paramedics, emergency medical technicians, truck drivers, diesel mechanics and agriculture specialists.

Trade schools often offer financially competitive alternatives to four-year universities, as well as opportunities to learn a trade in as much as one or two years. Nancy Sweet, Dean of the Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), and welding instructor Aiden Tierney spoke with Community Voices about careers in trades. They also shared the opportunities to learn trades at LLCC, and Sweet explained what has sparked the demand for workers in these industries.

Trade schools often offer financially competitive alternatives to four-year universities, as well as opportunities to learn a trade in as much as one or two years. Nancy Sweet, Dean of the Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), and welding instructor Aiden Tierney spoke with Community Voices about careers in trades. They also shared the opportunities to learn trades at LLCC, and Sweet explained what has sparked the demand for workers in these industries.

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