Lincoln Land Community College’s Taylorville campus is hoping to expand its outreach to the community.  They are looking to create greater connections with local businesses – especially those in blue-collar trades – and students.  On top of the planned visits with eighth-grade students, administrators will also speak to younger students to introduce them to potential career opportunities.

Elizabeth Fines-Workman is the director of LLCC’s Taylorville campus.  She says these interactions with representatives from local businesses often take place at the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours events. 

Albeit primarily at its main campus in Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College has programs in a number of trades.  Fines-Workman says the outreach expansion will encompass these industries, as well. 

In February, the Taylorville campus will welcome fourth-grade students on a field trip.  There, students will be able to learn about career paths, the college experience, and more.

In addition, Fines-Workman is preparing to have a “free little library” installed at the campus.  It’s a small, windowed box where people can take and leave books to enjoy. 

More information on Lincoln Land Community College is available at www.llcc.edu.

Elizabeth Fines-Workman appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.