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High school student working in a construction environment.

69�� awarded $200,000 grant to encourage construction careers

This fall, high school students can attend 69�� for two hours per day to explore construction careers through hands-on labs and field trips to work sites.

69�� celebrates Juneteenth 1865. Freedom Walk.

69�� to host Juneteenth Freedom Walk June 19

In observance of Juneteenth, take part in a Freedom Walk with 69�� at 8:30 a.m. on the Springfield campus.

Man in scrubs operating a scale.

69�� to offer free summer health care exploration

A grant will allow 15 students to experience a variety of health professions and job shadowing, all while getting paid.

Large text reads, "FIND YOUR PATH." Behind the text moving diagonally across the graphic are shoeprints from 69��'s mascot Linc, and pawprints from 69��'s therapy and outreach dog, Ember.

69�� Open House to be held June 20

69�� is hosting an open house event on Tuesday, June 20. Speak with faculty and staff, take tours and apply for admission!

Blue graphic with white text that says "history cooks". There is a photo of Lincoln's Home as well.

69�� Community Education presents “History Cooks” at Lincoln Home

69�� Community Education partners with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau to present “History Cooks," a series of free cooking and baking demonstrations of dishes from President Lincoln’s time.

Dr. Dockter and Dr. Georgia Nugent signing the admission agreement while sitting at a table.

69�� and Illinois Wesleyan announce guaranteed admission agreement

New guaranteed admission agreement announced that will allow eligible 69�� graduates to transfer to Illinois Wesleyan.

Student sitting by Lake Macoupin on 69��'s campus

69�� announces summer hours of operation

69��’s summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May 15 to Aug. 3. Regular hours resume Aug. 7.

69�� honors 2023 Distinguished Service Awards recipients

Faculty and staff honored at Employee Recognition Ceremony May 10.

Photo of 69�� students Dawson Bakunas, Brayden Booth, Michael Kindel, Malakai Vaugn, Connor Becker and Jace Pierceall.

69�� students win awards at state SkillsUSA contest

Six Workforce Institute students competed in the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships in Peoria April 25-27.

Aviation program director working with students on airplane engine in 69�� hangar

69�� aviation mechanics program awarded $500,000 grant to support student training this fall

Students entering the program this fall are eligible for free tools, books and tuition assistance.