QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a social media class, LinkedIn for Business, from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26. The class is open to the public. No application is necessary. People are required to make a reservation to attend. The class will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, […]
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Registration open for free cybersecurity seminar on Wednesday
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center Business & Industry Training will be hosting a free seminar from Winsor Consulting about cybersecurity from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center, 1301 S. 48th. Common security areas that most manufacturing facilities are lacking, discovered through […]
JWCC offering Mastering Microsoft Teams class on Tuesday
QUINCY — A Mastering Microsoft Teams class is being offered from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday by John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training. The class is open to the public. No application is necessary. Reservations are required. The class will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. This hands-on workshop […]
JWCC announces winners of 18th annual livestock judging contest
BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College held its 18th annual Ag Alumni Association Livestock Judging Invitational on Sept. 17 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center. The event was sponsored by ADM Animal Nutrition and Moorman’s ShowTec and hosted by JWCC Agriculture Alumni Association and Livestock Evaluation Club. Two-hundred and sixty students from 20 Illinois and Missouri high schools, FFA and […]
Open house for JWCC truck driver training program set for Monday night
QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College is having an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Representatives from the program will give a brief presentation reviewing admission requirements, scholarships/funding options and career opportunities in the trucking industry. Attendees will learn about a […]
Quincy Artists Guild art show to open Tuesday at JWCC Heath Center art gallery
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center art gallery will be the site of the Quincy Artists Guild’s art show, beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday with an opening reception to view artwork and meet the artists. Handmade greeting cards will be available for purchase during the reception. Visitors also will learn about the […]
JWCC receives 2,500 clear masks from Down Country
QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently received 2,500 clear masks from Down Country to ensure no child is left behind due to not being able to see lips. The mask donations are part of Down Country’s #Smile4EveryChild Campaign. “This story is what community is all about,” JWCC President Michael Elbe said. “We are strongest […]
Muddy River News This Week: Mike Elbe
John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe chats with MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough about his tenure at 48th and Harrison. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
JWCC Trustees hear report on COVID vaccinations and SHIELD testing
John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard an update on Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID executive order requiring employees and students in higher education to get vaccinated or test weekly at Wednesday’s board meeting. JWCC is working with SHIELD Illinois from the University of Illinois to implement a testing program for all JWCC sites, plus […]
Registration open for variety of professional, personal development courses at JWCC
QUINCY — John Wood Community College is offering a variety of educational classes this fall at its 48th and Harrison campus (unless otherwise noted). Community-Based Outreach offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. The goal is to provide a wide range of programs to meet community needs and interests. Lifelong learning is promoted through courses […]
