Local Adult Welding Class a Huge Success

The Livingston Area Career Center (LACC) recently graduated its inaugural adult welding class with great results. The class of nine unemployed adults received 40 hours of welding instruction over two weeks. Upon completion of the class, each of the graduates took and passed a welding test administered by Manpower, Inc. All nine graduates have been hired by local companies and are now gainfully employed and beginning a new career as a welder.

The GLCEDC (through the Livingston County Board) provided a $7,000.00 grant to the LACC for the purchase and repair of welding equipment to be used for training adults in basic welding. "We are excited to be able to contribute to a program that benefits our local residents and employers in such an immediate and tangible way" said Larry Vaupel, GLCEDC CEO. The program began shortly after a round-table discussion that included the Workforce Investment Board, GLCEDC, LACC, local employers, and Manpower, Inc. The discussion revealed that numerous welding jobs were available but unfilled due to a lack of skilled welders in the area. The LACC plans to offer additional welding courses for adults in the coming months.

Connecting with your Future Workforce

Career Connects:

Connecting with your future workforce

DATE: Friday, April 29, 2011

TIME: 8 - 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Joliet Junior College, Building J, Room J-0006,
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet

A concern for any business is attracting "top talent" for their company. Learn how you and your business can get involved with Career Connects Will & Grundy to impact our future workforce.

Your business will:

• Increase visibility in the community
• Actively build and develop a future workforce
• Highlight Will and Grundy counties as a great place to work
• Establish your company as a leader in Will and Grundy Counties

Attend the launch event for Career Connects Will & Grundy, a new online program which connects students and job seekers with local businesses.

Registration is requested: Please RSVP to (815) 280-1501 or careerconnects@jjc.edu. A continental breakfast will be served.