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Building Futures: Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

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....


Sep 29, 2023

In this episode, you'll get to hear from two amazing tutors in the Project READ program, as they share their experiences working with adult learners on improving reading, writing, math, and English language skills. You'll learn tips on how to connect with and motivate adult students. You'll also discover the...


Jul 20, 2023

In this episode, you'll hear from Erik Branham, who obtained his high school diploma, after being out of school for many years. Erik shares how he returned to get his diploma after serving in the Navy and becoming an aviation technician. Erik reveals his motivation for obtaining his high school diploma, and the biggest...


Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, you'll hear from our Project Support Assistant Sarah Jones, as she shares her personal and educational journey. Sarah shares her perspective of being a parent of a student, as well as working at Lewis and Clark. She also shares tips for how to achieve success, even if you are taking a nontraditional...