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Building Futures: Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

Mar 5, 2024

In this episode, you'll hear from special guest Niecey May, a graduate of the YouthBuild program. Niecey shares her inspiring journey from discovering her passion for electrical work and solar energy to becoming a successful union electrician. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up, the support and...


Feb 13, 2024

Joining the podcast this month is Chloe Stockard, Transition Coordinator at the Adult Education Center. Chloe shares details about her background growing up in the area, her close relationship with her late mother who was a major influence in her life, and the pivotal moment when her mother became ill that gave Chloe...


Jan 30, 2024

In this episode, you'll meet Computer Careers Instructor Jen Gibson. Jen talks about her background as an educator, what led her to teach computer literacy to adult learners, and her excitement for bringing real-world applicable digital skills and knowledge to students. She emphasizes that these abilities with...


Dec 11, 2023

Tune in for a conversation with Vaughan Kuykendall, a 17-year-old student who found success through the YouthBuild program. Vaughan shares his journey of earning his Illinois high school diploma and receiving an AmeriCorps education award for his service projects, and how he is using the funds to advance his automotive...


Nov 13, 2023

This episode takes listeners through the steps of enrolling as an adult education student at Lewis and Clark Community College. It introduces the various staff members and their roles, including the outreach specialist, associate dean, directors, administrative team, pathway advocates, and transition coordinator....