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Pictured above are the campers, YouthBuild leaders and trainers who participated in Construction Camp. They are Wyatt Downey, James Evans, Kai Lacey, KyAire London, William McClellan, Jah’sten Parker, Carleione Pittman, Ivory Sanders, Elizabeth Van Deven, Landen Clark, Tom Dooley, Max Fickle, Dallas Hornsby, Will Lunaporto, Hunter Rezabik, Torrin Shaw, Tyler Spratley, Kevin Stark and Trainer Darryl McElroy.

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YouthBuild Students Mentor Young Builders During Annual Construction Camp

Jan Dona
12 June 2026

Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during 91��ɫ's...

91��ɫ’s new Workforce Training Coordinator Beth Arrowsmith will help the college meet area workforce demands. PHOTO BY JAN DONA, 91��ɫ MARKETING/PR

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91��ɫs New Workforce Training Coordinator Focuses on Connecting Community Needs with Career Pathways

Jan Dona
14 May 2026

Building stronger connections between local employers, community partners and workforce education programs is the primary focus of new Workforce...

91��ɫ is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.

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Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer Semester

Jan Dona
13 May 2026

91��ɫ is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals...

91��ɫ’s Avionics program continues to offer courses during the Fall 2026 semester. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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91��ɫ Offers Continued Avionics Opportunities for Fall Semester

Mayci Wilderman
12 May 2026

91��ɫ’s Avionics program will offer three courses in Fall 2026. Designed to expand opportunities and provide...

Pictured are students who participated in the Workforce Hub Certificate Presentation Ceremony. They are Jungho Bae, Jamila Berry, Chance Edwards, Jason Hancock, Klayton Kueck, Christopher Landreth, Jenni Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Brandie Johnson, Christopher Pittman, Edward Shegog, James Charles, Jalen Caldwell, Jason Williams, Armani Gray, Chardai O’Kain, Joshua Fischer, Kaitlyn Mistoler, Keith Perry, Logan Ramert, Meshyala White, Victor Wiley, Lucas Admire, Kimberly Barrett, Asijah Bass, Tasha Dunn, Chase Ellinger, Dakota Ferrari, Ryan Haggett, Chris Morgan, Stephanie Oseguera, Ciera Pastoriza, Caleb Randall, Jorge Salgueiro and Derek Wiggins.

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Alton CEJA Workforce Training Hub Awards Certificates

Jan Dona
05 May 2026

Alton’s Workforce Training Hub, located at 91��ɫ’s Scott Bibb Center, recently awarded certificates to 62...

91��ɫ’s Adult Education program celebrated students graduating from their Solar Technology Training program on April 25, 2025 at the Scott Bibb Center. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

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91��ɫ Celebrates CEJA Solar and Climate Works Graduates

Jan Dona
28 April 2026

91��ɫ celebrating the achievements of Solar and Climate Works graduates with a graduation ceremony, 6 p.m., Thursday, April 30 at Scott Bibb Center,...

A student works with the new equipment Gulfstream Aerospace recently donated to 91��ɫ Avionics program. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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10K Grant Supports 91��ɫs Growing Avionics Program

Mayci Wilderman
16 April 2026

The Avionics program at 91��ɫ has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.

Childcare workers interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Child Development from Lewis and Clark can save a semester’s worth of courses by demonstrating their experience through Prior Learning Assessment. Photo by LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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Childcare Workers Can Earn College Credit for Experience at 91��ɫ

Laura Inlow
31 March 2026

91��ɫ Child Development is now offering college course credit for work experience through its Prior Learning Assessment...

A job seeker interacts with an employer during the 2024 Job Fair at 91��ɫ.

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91��ɫ to Welcome Employers and Job Seekers to 2026 Spring Career Fair

Jan Dona
27 March 2026

91��ɫ invites both students and members of the public to the 2026 Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, April 8.

91��ɫ’s Nursing (ADN) program is opening its doors on Thursday, March 12, to prospective students who want to learn more about a potential career in Nursing

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Community Invited to Explore 91��ɫ’s Nursing Program

Laura Inlow
12 March 2026

91��ɫ’s Nursing (ADN) program is opening its doors on Thursday, March 12, to prospective students who want to...

11 students in the program helped design and build obstacles in the Max Heinz Memorial Dog Park in Glazebrook Park.

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Lewis and Clark YouthBuild Students Earn Godfrey Good Neighbor Award

Robert Kercher
05 November 2025

Godfrey officials awarded the Good Neighbors Award to the 91��ɫ (91��ɫ) Building Futures YouthBuild program at...

1st Mid America Credit Union is just one of the dozens of area employers participating in 91��ɫ’s Nov. 6 Career Fair.

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91��ɫ to Host Fall Career Fair

Jan Dona
17 October 2025

91��ɫ invites both students and members of the public to a Career Fair this November.

Pictured are Justin McBride, Max Fickle, Kevin Slack III, Cody Revelle, Max Bertschi, Aaden Curry, Myles Fickle, Dallas Hornsey, Colton Kennedy, Daymon Kirk, Rickie Price, Hunter Rezabek, Kaden Thompson, Logan Vogt, Kristopher Williamson, Leif Zarger, Hayner Library Reference Services Manager and Jacoby Arts Center Board Member Johanna Schultis, Jacoby Arts Center Community Development Director Rachel Lappin and Jacoby Arts Center volunteer Casey Buss.

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YouthBuild Students Build Donate Little Art and Book Libraries

Jan Dona
03 September 2025

In conjunction with Hayner Library and the Jacoby Arts Center, YouthBuild/AmeriCorps students from 91��ɫ’s Adult...

High school students pose for a group photo during a visit to Lewis and Clark for High School Registration this spring. During the trip, students from East Alton-Wood River and Roxana high schools had the opportunity to meet with an advisor, apply for scholarships and schedule their classes for the fall semester.

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Lewis and Clark Enrollment Continues Increase with Spring 2025

Laura Inlow
31 March 2025

91��ɫ enrollment continues to climb amid a changing landscape and ongoing struggles permeating U.S. higher education.

91��ɫ Job Fair attendee meets with potential employers. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

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91��ɫ Career Services Hosting Annual Job Fair April 2 2025

Jared Smilack
18 March 2025

91��ɫ will connect students, graduates and community members with employers throughout the region during its annual Job...

Stephanie Hoffman, as seen on Netflix’s Metal Shop Masters and the American Welding Society’s, YouTube series Metal America and ArcAdemy.

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91��ɫ Womens History Month Event with Netflix star Stephanie Hoffman

Jared Smilack
07 March 2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, 91��ɫ’s Diversity Council will present “Melting Stereotypes:...

Sixteen students earned their certificates through the Climate and Equity Jobs Act (CEJA), which prepares them for clean energy careers. In the front row, from left to right, are Solar Photovoltaic Instructor Kyle Barber, Taryn Sensmeyer, Chris Lamere, Nick Pontello, Romeral Curtis, Matthew Purkaple, Brooke Bennett, Cameron Tyler Bartram, CEJA Transition and Support Coordinator Julie Jobryce and Clean Energy Instructor Jen Gibson. In the back row, from left to right, are Heather Lucas, Nelson Lucas, Brandon Schowengerdt, Ketra Kennedy, Jesse Brown, Jarrett Purkaple, Gage Martin, Spenser Hughes and Aiden Davis. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

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91��ɫ First Solar Energy Students Earn Certificates

Jan Dona
19 December 2024

91��ɫ’s Adult Education program presented certificates to 16 students who completed the Solar Workforce Training...

From left to right, 91��ɫ’s mascot Blazer, Ameren Illinois Community Relations Executive Paula Nixon, 91��ɫ Board of Trustees President Dwight Werts, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training Program Coordinator Kent Ripperda, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training/Instructional Planner Joe Turner, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Trainer Matthew Newman, 91��ɫ President, Ken Trzaska, Ameren Illinois Superintendent of West Region Gas Operations Eric Daniels and Ameren Illinois Director of West Region Gas Operations Aitor Barrio. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

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Ameren Illinois Donates Truck to 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training Program

10 December 2024

Officials from 91��ɫ and Ameren Illinois met at the college’s Godfrey Campus, Dec. 10, to donate a 2006...

91��ɫ’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville will hold an Industrial Careers Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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91��ɫ NO Nelson Campus to Hold Industrial Careers Open House

Laura Inlow
12 November 2024

91��ɫ’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville will hold an Industrial Careers Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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Real Estate Classes Offered this Fall Semester

Laura Inlow
07 August 2024

91��ɫ is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals...

The 91��ɫ FBLA Club at the Collegiate National Leadership Conference. From left to right, Christina Wickenhauser, Eva Voumard, Darran Mason Ferrell, Nicc Edwards, Vondasia Pittman and Bre Welch. Photo provided by Christina Wickenhauser

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91��ɫ Future Business Leaders of America Place in Top 10 at National Leadership Conference

Jared Smilack
26 July 2024

91��ɫ’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) placed in the top 10 across the nation in at least one area at...

Sabrina Davis holding the YouthBuild USA Innovator of the Year award. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

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91��ɫ Sabrina Davis Receives YouthBuild USA Innovator of the Year Award

Jan Dona
17 July 2024

91��ɫ Adult Education Director of Career Pathways Sabrina Davis was announced as YouthBuild USA’s Innovator of...

Construction campers got to work with YouthBuild AmeriCorps students and trainers. Pictured above are Jace Klein, Ja’Quavion Greer, Zakiye Gleason, Caiden Kreider, Ezra Pfleger, Darryl McElroy, Justin McBride, Bryson Bloch, Mia Marko, Janiya Gleason, Jaydin Berry, Daren Watley-Gleason Jr., Kyrie Brown, Camden Kreider, Josiah Holliday, Ryan Battles, Sirahjay Collins, Kavon Lacey, Brandon Wilson Jr., Scotty Marko, Madison Gauntt, Claire Stephens, Will Lair, Mason Smith, Jahbari Banks and Nolan Bennet. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

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YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students Step Up for Construction Camp

Jan Dona
21 June 2024

Area teens and tweens got the opportunity to experience the construction trades at 91��ɫ’s 2024 Construction Camp...

Pharmacy Technician Assistant Professor Kaycilee Sackmann supervises the work of student Jasmine Williams. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

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91��ɫ Pharmacy Tech Program Puts Students on Fast Track to State Certification

Jan Dona
24 April 2024

91��ɫ puts Pharmacy Technician students on the fast track to state certification.

Job Fair attendees meet with potential employers. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

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91��ɫ Career Services Hosting Annual Job Fair April 3

Jared Smilack
26 March 2024

91��ɫ will connect students, graduates and community members with employers from throughout the region during its...

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