John Wood Community College
QUINCY— Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stopped by John Wood Community College Monday afternoon to discuss the state’s recently passed budget and a large increase in Monetary Award Program for higher education. MAP grants, which do not need to be repaid, are available to eligible Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need, based on the information provided…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will hold its 48th annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19 in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. JWCC will confer 349 associate degrees, 174 certificates and one College for Life certificate. JWCC President Bryan Renfro will confer degrees and certificates.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro gave an update on this week’s graduation during its Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday evening. “During the 2022-2023 academic year, JWCC proudly granted 349 associate degrees, 174 certificates, and 1 College for Life certificate to students pursuing their hopes and dreams,” Renfro said. “It’s inspiring to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team will be the hosts of the Career Launch Signing Day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 in the Quincy Community Theater inside the Oakley Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The event celebrates students entering the workforce. It is in partnership with Great River…
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SPRINGFIELD — John Wood Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa organization recently attended the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team recognition ceremony. Attending the ceremony were JWCC advisor and English instructor Jennifer Grindstaff, JWCC Dean of Students and Enrollment Management Tracy Orne and Phi Theta Kappa member Catharine Miller of Pittsfield, who is majoring in elementary education.…
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Kathleen Rodgers from JDUB Academy tells us what programs are available for kids this year at the annual Summer program (scholarships are available) and Ashley talks to Megan Duncan about the latest happenings in Hannibal.
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a community yard sale from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, May 26, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27 in the JWCC Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The sale will feature JWCC surplus items such as networking equipment, decommissioned computers, computer monitors,…
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QUINCY — Three area high school seniors recently earned two-year full-tuition John Wood Community College presidential scholarships. Winners were Kannon Dickerman, Kenley Kurfman and Madison Metz. Dickerman is a student at Quincy Notre Dame High School and a son of Shawn and Jennifer Dickerman. Kurfman is a student at Liberty High School and a daughter…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy, which offers classes for students during June and July. JDub Academy provides hands-on learning for grades K-12 in agriculture, art, baking, computers, cooking, dance, healthcare, science, sewing and more. Area youths may choose from a variety of classes during three sessions offered Monday…
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The JWCC band, chorus and cheerleaders also performed the school fight song for the board Wednesday night. QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on maintaining tuition rates for the upcoming year as well as trustee election results, recognitions, oath of offices for new board members and the election of…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 11th annual student “Show and Sell” spring exhibit in the Heath Center Art Gallery is open until May 5. This year’s show features pieces of artwork submitted by nine JWCC students. Judges were Lydia and Tim O’Neal and Jamie Green. Judging criteria included the overall impression of the artwork,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school juniors can explore the Quincy campus of John Wood Community College during the school’s JDUB Day from 9 a.m.-noon on Friday, April 21. Students will explore hands-on careers and JWCC programs, take part in a scavenger hunt tour of campus with prizes and get a taste of the John Wood…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration for summer classes at John Wood Community College is under way. Students may register for the three-week intersession (May 22 to June 9) and the regular summer term (June 12 to August 4). Students often use the short summer term to complete classes one or two at a time instead of attending…
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QUINCY — The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced today that Catharine Miller of John Wood Community College is among the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Through this program, the foundation awards community college students demonstrating exceptional academic ability, leadership, service and a determination to complete their bachelor’s degrees at top…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer specialized electrical troubleshooting and safety courses at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance will be held on April 21 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Working with real-world components, students in the two-day course will learn…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training have partnered with the Tracy Family Foundation and the Community Foundation to offer a nonprofit board member development course. Nonprofits often need more available board prospects when attempting to identify new board members and recruit a diverse board. The course will be led by Clairice…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Heath Center Art Gallery is featuring artwork by JWCC students during the 11th annual Student Show and Sell through May 5. In a press release, JWCC gallery curator Jenna Seaborn said, “The Show and Sell Art Show provides students experience in showing their art and insight on pricing their…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 10-hour general industry training class on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The class is open to the public. No application is…
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QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will host an information session at the Southeast Education Center beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27. The SEC is at 39637 260th Ave., two miles north of Pittsfield on Route 54. The session is free and open to the public.…
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MT. STERLING, Ill. — John Wood Community College’s Board of Trustees heard a report on new curriculum offerings for the Fall 2023 semester during its regular meeting on Wednesday at the JWCC Mt. Sterling Education Center. A new certificate in the Computer Science program that will help students advance their careers and succeed in today’s…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College joined forces on Wednesday, March 8 at JWCC to host a free legal clinic for clearing criminal records. The collaboration benefitted 38 community members, with almost a dozen receiving in-person consultations from volunteering local attorneys and former judges. Participants were…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes focusing on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service and leadership and communication skills — with special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. All classes are open to the public, and no application is necessary. Reservations are required.…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center has partnered with John Wood Community College, Knapheide, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Defense Network to present the “Future of the Workforce: Training and Retaining” symposium on March 15-16 at John Wood Community College and Knapheide in Quincy. Participants will learn about viable solutions to overcome workforce…
Read Full Article QUINCY — To help people gain access to education and employment opportunities, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College are joining forces to host a free legal clinic for expungement and/or sealing of criminal records. The legal clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March…
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