Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for contractual instructors for the Renewable Energy Academy through the Workforce Development department. These contractual positions are non-benefited, grant-funded and will require 12 – 24 hours per week. Compensation will be no less than $40 per hour. These accelerated, daytime courses are set to begin January 2012 and will be based at the main campus in Springfield. Courses to be taught included:
• Energy and Electricity Basics
• Introduction to Renewable Energy
• Solar-Thermal Installation and Maintenance
• Solar-Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance
• Small Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Geothermal
Applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a field related to the course(s) being taught. Applicants must also have attended a hands-on installation training session in the past two years or must have successfully installed at least three systems (please include references for the project owners of the systems that were installed). Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years teaching and/or field-specific training experience; successful completion of NABCEP Entry Level Exam and/or NABCEP installation certification or other relevant, recognized industry certifications; experience teaching diverse populations and adults. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications to:
Julie Rourke
Director Workforce Development
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd.
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
julie.rourke@llcc.edu
Lincoln Land Community College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
9.22.2011
This Saturday: Two Moving Planet Events in Springfield
Here are two Springfield-area events in connection with September 24 Moving-Planet, an international event mobilizing folks from all over the world to get moving beyond fossil fuels. (Learn more about Moving Planet by clicking here.)Bike Ride - Moving Planet Jubilee Farm Ride
Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:00am Capitol Complex Visitors Center
A Springfield Bicycle Club-sponsored ride for all levels – We will ride from the Capitol Complex Visitors Center 425 S. College St. at 9:00am to the Jubilee Farm Fall Festival and back - about 22 miles altogether. The route utilizes part of the new Sangamon Valley Trail on the ride back from the farm.
Jubilee Farm Fall Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:00 – 3:00
6760 Old Jacksonville Road (3.8 miles west of Veterans Parkway).
Walk the trails/labyrinth or find a bench or chair and enjoy the gift of a new season. Pottery Studio will be open, bake sale, games for younger children, as well as the opportunity to visit with the llamas and chickens. Displays include the importance of bees, organic food production, green babies, and sustainable living. For more information: http://www.jubileefarm.info/.
9.20.2011
Sustainable Springfield Event on Successful Urban/Community Projects
Sustainable Springfield, Inc. Hosts Two Presenters to Discuss Successful Urban/Community Projects
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:30 pm
A brief history explaining the creation of the projects mentioned below, as well as a discussion of each project's trials and successes, will be presented by on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Carnegie Room North of the Lincoln Library, Seventh and Capitol Streets. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Sue Kemp with Decatur Is Growing Gardens (DIGG)
DIGG is a gardening effort to create learning and job training opportunities through growing vegetables and bringing neighborhoods together.
Their mission is to enrich and to nourish the Decatur-Macon County community by helping those who are hungry and who want to work to grow their own food -- especially those who are socially, developmentally, or economically disadvantaged.
Frank Calaway of West Bloomington Revitalization project
As a revitalization task force, this group is committed to neighborhood revitalization efforts, which will serve as a model of change for other neighborhoods in the Bloomington-Normal area, and to empower our neighbors and fellow community members during this exciting process.
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:30 pm
A brief history explaining the creation of the projects mentioned below, as well as a discussion of each project's trials and successes, will be presented by on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Carnegie Room North of the Lincoln Library, Seventh and Capitol Streets. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Sue Kemp with Decatur Is Growing Gardens (DIGG)
DIGG is a gardening effort to create learning and job training opportunities through growing vegetables and bringing neighborhoods together.
Their mission is to enrich and to nourish the Decatur-Macon County community by helping those who are hungry and who want to work to grow their own food -- especially those who are socially, developmentally, or economically disadvantaged.
Frank Calaway of West Bloomington Revitalization project
As a revitalization task force, this group is committed to neighborhood revitalization efforts, which will serve as a model of change for other neighborhoods in the Bloomington-Normal area, and to empower our neighbors and fellow community members during this exciting process.
9.14.2011
Showing at LLCC: The Last Mountain
Sierra Club is showing a new energy documentary at Lincoln Land Community College this month. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., when "The Last Mountain" will be shown in the Stephens Room at the Lincoln Land main campus.
Learn more about the movie by clicking here.
Learn more about the movie by clicking here.
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