Press contact: Kyla Kruse
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College is offering its Essential Workplace Skills (EWS) training series to individuals and organizations at a discounted rate through December 2025, or while funding remains. The training series is designed to meet the most pressing soft skills needs of today’s workforce and is being supported by a Noncredit Strategies at Work Grant through the Illinois Community College Board.
The EWS series is offered in two formats to meet regional workforce needs: customized business training and public open-enrollment sessions. Topics include communicating effectively, understanding customer service essentials, thinking critically at work, navigating challenges and stressors, building stronger teams through inclusive practices and practicing professionalism at work.
For customized business training, organizations can schedule private training sessions tailored to their size, goals and industry. Sessions can be held onsite at the organization or hosted by LLCC on campus or at one of its outreach centers. Customized business sessions are currently available at a flat rate of $400 for up to 15 participants, or $500 for up to 20 participants. This reflects a 50% discount made possible by grant funding. Rates are subject to change based on availability of funding.
Beginning in fall 2025, LLCC will offer public, open-enrollment sessions for individuals seeking to upskill or boost their marketability — including job seekers, current employees and anyone wanting to sharpen critical soft skills.
“These trainings are built to be engaging and immediately applicable back on the job. LLCC’s facilitators bring real-world expertise and practical strategies designed to improve performance and morale,” said Diana Heeb Bivona, director of continuing education and business solutions at LLCC. “We’re proud to support both employers looking to invest in their teams and individuals who want to stay competitive in today’s evolving job market.”
For more information about scheduling customized sessions or to be notified when public registration opens, visit www.llcc.edu/business-solutions or contact LLCC Continuing, Corporate and Professional Education at 217-786-4959.