Members of the Quincy Notre Dame High School Quiz Bowl team advanced to the semifinal round of the WGEM Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl Tournament with a 230 to 225 win over Hannibal High School on Saturday, February 7.  This match was the second in a seven-part television series airing weekly on WGEM NBC and WGEM FOX TV.

The next match between Clark County High School and Unity High School will air Saturday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. on WGEM NBC and Sunday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. WGEM FOX TV.

Members of the Clark County team include:  Colton Hammond, Shaina Shannan, Josh Tomlinson, Ryan Corvaia, Allison Acklie and Austen Hebert. John Reardon and Denise Nelson coach Clark County High School quiz bowl.

Unity quiz bowl team members include: Grant Farmer, Kayla Gronewold, Jamie Howell, Thomas Winsted, Camron Cornwell, Dylan Cornwell and Laurie Gronewold.  Kevin Buckert is the quiz bowl coach for Unity.

The WGEM Academic Challenge features 16 schools from the tri-state region competing in 15 matches.  The host of this year’s tournament is WGEM meteorologist Brian Inman.  The series is co-sponsored by John Wood Community College and WGEM.

Judges for the 2015 challenge are JWCC faculty members Melissa Knapp, assistant professor of mathematics; Mark Moore, professor of natural sciences; and Dr. Randall Egdorf, department chair and assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences.  The series is under the direction of Shawn Dickerman, creative services manager at WGEM.

John Wood Community College Community Education office will host its first ever murder mystery dinner, “Murder High Reunion” on Friday, March 20^th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the JWCC Cafeteria.

 Enjoy a night of dinner and murder mystery, take on the persona of a Murder High alumnus, then reunite with your old friends to see what everyone’s become.  Unfortunately for one of you it’s a murderer destined to strike.  Will it be the math team captain who is now a financial wizard with millions?  The valedictorian who refuses to let anyone top him?  Or the class president who is now a U.S. Presidential hopeful?  You’ll have one night to figure it out and bring the killer to justice.  

 The event includes a night of mystery and dinner.  Cost is $50 per person.  Space is limited. Early reservations are encouraged. For more information, call Pam Maddox at 217.641.4905.

John Wood Community College's Agriculture Alumni Association will host an Open House Monday evening, February 23, at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center near Perry.  All area high school students, especially juniors and seniors interested in careers in agriculture, are invited. Parents, high school agriculture teachers and counselors also are encouraged to attend. 

The program will be held at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center on State Hwy 104, four miles west of the 104 and 107 junction near Perry.  The evening will begin with registration from 6 to 6:15 p.m. followed by a meal.  Tours of the JWCC Agricultural Education Center and the adjacent University of Illinois Crop Sciences and Beef Research farms will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m.

JWCC Ag Alumni Association will host the event.  JWCC faculty will provide an overview of the college’s agriculture programs and career opportunities, as well as specific details on the individual programs available.  JWCC admissions and academic advising staff will discuss the application process, financial aid and student support services.  Current students and recent JWCC agriculture graduates will lead a panel discussion focusing on their experiences at JWCC and their chosen careers.

Advance registration is requested by calling 217.236.4711 or 217.641.4558 or by email at ag@jwcc.edu. The event is free of charge.

David Erickson of Altona will be the keynote speaker at the John Wood Community College Agriculture Banquet on Saturday, February 21.  Erickson is vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Erickson also serves as vice president of Country Financial, Illinois Agricultural Service Company and the IAA Foundation. He was named a Master Farmer in 2003 by Prairie Farmer magazine and currently provides advice as a Profit Planner Panelist for the magazine. Erickson and his wife, Nancy, operate a farm using no-till practices and site-specific technology.

The banquet is hosted by the JWCC Ag Alumni Association and the JWCC Agriculture and Livestock Evaluation clubs.  The evening will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. followed by welcome and dinner at 6 p.m.  Sponsorship of the event is provided by 1^st Farm Credit Services, Inc. and Prince Agri-Products, Inc.  Following dinner, the Agriculture and Livestock Evaluation clubs will give reports and present student awards.  The Ag Alumni will present a review of the 2014 year followed by recognition of retiring directors and introduction of new directors.

The Ag Alumni Banquet will be held at the Illinois Extreme Whitetails Lodge located at 38841 State Highway 104 in Baylis, which is one mile east of the JWCC Agricultural Education Center.  Guests are asked to RSVP by contacting 217.641.4558 or ag@jwcc.edu.  Meals will only be guaranteed for those who RSVP.

Members of the Clark County High School Quiz Bowl team advanced to the semifinal round of the WGEM Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl Tournament with a 190 to 75 win over Unity High School on Saturday, February 14.  This match was the third in a seven-part television series airing weekly on WGEM NBC and WGEM FOX TV.

The next match between Central Lee High School and Quincy Senior High School will air Saturday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. on WGEM NBC and Sunday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. WGEM FOX TV.

Members of the Central Lee team include:  Wesley Weirather, Weston Ensminger, Kaylee Hasek, Adryan St. Clair, and Addison Loges.  Judy Hohl is the coach for Central Lee High School quiz bowl.

Quincy Senior High quiz bowl team members include: Dalton Crow, Katie Engelmeyer, Isabella Solaro, Dan Williams, Luke Engelmeyer, Logan Sonethongkham, Erik Labroo, and Meg Stalder.  Kay Dyer is the quiz bowl coach for Quincy.

The WGEM Academic Challenge features 16 schools from the tri-state region competing in 15 matches.  The host of this year’s tournament is WGEM meteorologist Brian Inman.  The series is co-sponsored by John Wood Community College and WGEM.

Judges for the 2015 challenge are JWCC faculty members Melissa Knapp, assistant professor of mathematics; Mark Moore, professor of natural sciences; and Dr. Randall Egdorf, department chair and assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences.  The series is under the direction of Shawn Dickerman, creative services manager at WGEM.

The John Wood Community College Foundation is accepting applications for a variety of scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. 

 Deadline for applications to be received in the JWCC Foundation office is Thursday, March 5.

 Awards are for both general and program specific scholarships. New and continuing students may apply for most awards.  Some scholarships are for students with financial need, while others are restricted to students entering specific programs.  Scholarships are also available for students demonstrating excellence in a selected area.

 Academic program scholarships are offered in selected areas, including accounting, computer science, nursing and health occupations, manufacturing, restaurant/hospitality management, and truck driver training.  Many general scholarships are also available.

 A listing of scholarships and an application is available at jwcc.edu/alumni-friends/scholarships.  The JWCC Advancement Office on the Quincy campus at 48^th and Harrison may also provide paper applications and a scholarship directory. 

 More information is available by calling 217.641.4105

The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees, meeting in regular session in Quincy Wednesday evening, February 18, received an update on the return of the second year of instruction for JWCC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program from Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing (BRCN) to JWCC’s campus.

 JWCC’s ADN program provides preparation for students pursuing a career as a registered nurse.

In May of 2014, Trustees approved a plan to return the second year of nursing instruction to JWCC following a three-year partnership with BRCN. During that time, JWCC ADN students took pre-requisite and first year nursing courses at JWCC.  In the second year, the students received instruction from Blessing-Rieman.

 The partnership agreement allowed JWCC the time and resources to revise its nursing curriculum to focus on the preparation of registered nurses in the community college setting.

 Lisa Tournear, JWCC administrative chair and assistant professor of health sciences, informed the board that the College received approval from the State Board of Nursing in January to return the second year of instruction to the JWCC campus in the fall of 2015.

 The partnership between JWCC and BRCN will transition from one of contractual instruction to one that provides for shared use of state-of-the-art simulation labs and clinical facilities at Blessing Hospital.

 “We are extremely grateful to have BRCN’s solid partnership to provide instruction these last few years and for the continued opportunity to share resources to prepare students for careers and seamless transition into bachelor’s degree nursing programs,” JWCC President Mike Elbe said. 

 The return of the second year of instruction in the nursing associate degree allows JWCC to provide a more affordable option for students. 

 Nursing programs nationwide include significant lab and clinical costs in addition to base tuition fees.  By providing both years of instruction at JWCC, future students completing the ADN program will save an estimated $5,300, excluding books, uniforms and testing fees. Current tuition, lab and clinical fees for JWCC’s ADN program are approximately $20,000.  Students who enter the ADN nursing program in the fall of 2015 and complete both years will pay an estimated $14,700.

Tournear also shared the most recent National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for JWCC nursing students seeking Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse licenses.

JWCC’s 2012-13 Associate Degree Nursing graduates achieved a 90 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, which is considerably higher than the 85 percent pass rate of the 6,396 candidates who took the exam in the state of Illinois. The national pass rate for the exam was 83 percent.

JWCC’s Practical Nursing graduates from the same year had a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-PN exam compared to the state pass rate of 88 percent and national pass rate of 85 percent.

In other business, the board:

Authorized submission of a four-year $1,575,000 federal grant application to the Department of Education to support personnel and programs that serve first-generation, low-income and disabled students.  JWCC has received the federal grant for the previous 25 years to fund its Student Support Services and TRiO programs.

Approved the change of the April regular Board of Trustees meeting date from April 15 to April 29.

Authorized submission of a grant application of $12,500 for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to the United Way of Adams County and approved renewal of the United Way of Adams County RSVP partner agreement.

Authorized submission of a grant application of $2,500 for the RSVP program to the United Way of Brown County.

Authorized the appointment of the JWCC director of fiscal services as treasurer of John Wood Community College, District 539 and approved the transfer modification name on the Treasurer’s bonding requirement to the director of fiscal services until July 1, 2015.

Approved the 2015 summer operation schedule. The College will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, May 18 to Friday, August 7.

Approved a $78,962.94 bid from Alarm Systems of Quincy for installation of hardware and software to upgrade, integrate and unify all video, access control and intrusion alarm systems for JWCC’s Quincy campus as well as Pittsfield, Mt. Sterling and Agricultural Education centers.  The bid was the lowest received that met project requirements.

Authorized submission of a grant application of $53,260 to the Illinois Secretary of State Library and Literacy Office to fund the adult volunteer literacy program.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in Quincy.

Members of the Central Lee High School Quiz Bowl team advanced to the semifinal round of the WGEM Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl Tournament with a 160 to 100 win over Quincy Senior High School on Saturday, February 21.  This match was the fourth in a seven-part television series airing weekly on WGEM NBC and WGEM FOX TV.

The next match between Macomb High School and Quincy Notre Dame High School will air Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. on WGEM NBC and Sunday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. WGEM FOX TV.

Members of the Macomb team include:  Grant Reed, Lucas Williams, Gabrielle Torrance, Zach Sutton, Kathryn Hays, and Will Bordowitz.  Suellyn Rieckelman is the coach for Macomb High School quiz bowl.

Quincy Notre Dame quiz bowl team members include: Sean Eling, Jordan Altmix, Sarah Meidl, Adam Hutson, Owen Alford, Jake Bertram, and Carson Kroshinsky.  Susan Schmitz is the quiz bowl coach for Quincy Notre Dame.

The WGEM Academic Challenge features 16 schools from the tri-state region competing in 15 matches.  The host of this year’s tournament is WGEM meteorologist Brian Inman.  The series is co-sponsored by John Wood Community College and WGEM.

Judges for the 2015 challenge are JWCC faculty members Melissa Knapp, assistant professor of mathematics; Mark Moore, professor of natural sciences; and Dr. Randall Egdorf, department chair and assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences.  The series is under the direction of Shawn Dickerman, creative services manager at WGEM.

John Wood Community College Heath Art Gallery will feature the works of John Bartz III this spring.  Bartz’s work will be on display March 10 to April 10.  The exhibit is open to the public during regular college hours.

Bartz’s collection features paintings that balance chance and control through the unique pouring of paint and layering of spray paint on aluminum and medium density fiberboard.  A coat of resin completes his process, which results in a slick, wet look that entices the viewer to touch.  The process used in Bartz’s paintings reflect his background in rural Missouri.

“I grew up in an environment characterized by farms, construction sites and factories,” Bartz shares. “Now, I build each piece like a small construction.  I take pride in the creation as evidence of hard work and craftsmanship. “

Bartz holds a Masters in Fine Art in painting from Washington School of Art and was an art lecturer and instructor at Culver-Stockton University in Canton, Mo., before he became an independent contractor for Bartz Construction.

More information about this exhibit is available from Addie Seabarkrob at 217.641.4997 or aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

The John Wood Community College Mt. Sterling Education Center will offer free intermediate computer classes and an Introduction to iPad class in March.  All classes will be held at JWCC’s facility at 108 North Capitol in Mt. Sterling.

Intermediate computer classes will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 10, 11 and 12.  Students may attend one or more classes during which participants will learn to improve upon their basic computer skills.  On March 10, instruction will be focused on Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Word will be the topic of class on March 11.  The final day of class on March 12 will cover topics chosen by participants, which could range from creation of flyers in Microsoft Publisher to Internet research. 

Introduction to iPad class will meet March 16 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m.  Participants should bring their own iPad to learn its basic functions and many possible applications.

The free classes are limited in size. Early registration is encouraged and can be made by calling 217.773.2002.

The classes have been made possible by a grant from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White through the “Eliminate the Digital Divide Program Grant” funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

John Wood Community College’s Health Sciences Department has opened registration for the Healthcare Provider CPR Class set for Saturday, March 28^th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The class will take place in JWCC’s Science and Technology Center, Room A138, on the Quincy campus at 48^th and Harrison.

Topics covered in the course include basic life support, critical concepts of high quality CPR and the American Heart Association Chain of Survival.  The course will also include information on one and two person rescue CPR/AED training, and cover various methods of relieving foreign body airway obstructions.

Registration must be completed by March 26^th. All participants must bring the American Heart Association 2010 BLS for Healthcare Provider book to class, which will be distributed to participants with paid registration.  To register or for questions, please contact JWCC Heath Sciences Department at 217.617.4551 or healthsciences@jwcc.edu.

The John Wood Community College Mt. Sterling Education Center will offer a free ACT preparatory course on Wednesday, March 18 from 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.  The date was chosen to correspond with early dismissal at Brown County High School.  The class will be held at JWCC’s facility at 108 North Capitol in Mt. Sterling.

Students preparing to take the ACT test for college entrance are encouraged to attend, especially juniors in high school.

Registration is encouraged and can be made by calling 217.773.2002. 

The class is made possible by a grant from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White through the “Eliminate the Digital Divide Program Grant” funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Transport goods where they need to be, when they need to be there, and in the right quantity.  That is the focus of new John Wood Community College supply chain management and logistics degree programs announced today at Dot Foods, Inc., in Mt. Sterling, the nation’s largest food industry redistributor that is rooted in logistical expertise and community values.

 Students may enter the new supply chain management programs in fall 2015.

 Logistics and supply chain management span numerous industries including warehousing, distribution, transportation, manufacturing and construction. College graduates and professionals in the field are in high demand within JWCC’s district, across the country and throughout the world.  Supply chain professionals find ways to increase productivity and quality while reducing costs.

 JWCC is part of a community college consortium that received a federal Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Trade Adjustment Assistance Act grant focused on creating certificates and degrees which lead to careers to support industries along the Mississippi River that transport goods throughout the country and the world.

 According to the Council of Logistics Management, expanded international trade, increased cargo entering the country through various ports and manufacturing trends have made logistics the second largest employment sector in the United States. Both U.S. News and World Report CareerGuide and Working Woman magazine have cited logistics as a hot career track.

 “As our business continues to experience rapid growth, we need qualified people to lead our supply chain operations in warehouse, transportation, replenishment and sales.” said Dot Foods Vice President of Human Resources Matt Holt. “These degree programs at John Wood Community College and Western Illinois University give students the knowledge and skills necessary to jumpstart their careers after graduation.”

 Supply Chain Management Four-Year Transfer Degree

JWCC will offer courses that will transfer into a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management offered by Western Illinois University. Students who begin at JWCC will earn a two-year associate degree in supply chain management, from which all completed courses will be accepted by WIU as part of a 2+2 articulation agreement signed by college officials.

 Courses taken at JWCC in the first two years include computer science, statistics, accounting, economics, advanced math and supporting general education classes.  All JWCC courses successfully completed will allow students to transfer with junior status as declared majors into WIU’s Supply Chain program. 

  “We’re proud to expand our partnership with WIU to offer students the opportunity to begin their degree in supply chain management at John Wood and seamlessly transfer to complete a four-year degree at Western,”   JWCC President Mike Elbe said.  “Our goal is to provide relevant education that ties directly to a career path with excellent salaries and upward mobility. Students can plan a route to career success right here in our district so we can keep local talent to help industry partners like Dot Foods grow business.”

 Logistics Career/Technical Degree

 In addition to a transfer degree in supply chain management for students pursing a bachelor’s degree, JWCC will offer a two-year applied associate degree and 16 week certificate program in logistics.  The applied degree contains more hands-on and technical coursework for students to enter the workforce at other area logistics-related companies immediately following graduation from JWCC.  

 More information about the programs is available from JWCC’s admissions office at 217.641.4314 or admissions@jwcc.edu.

Members of the Macomb High School Quiz Bowl team advanced to the semifinal round of the WGEM Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl Tournament with a 200 to 195 win over Quincy Notre Dame High School on Saturday, February 28.  This match was the fifth in a seven-part television series airing weekly on WGEM NBC and WGEM FOX TV.

The next match between Clark County High School and Central Lee High School will air Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. on WGEM NBC and Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 p.m. WGEM FOX TV.

Members of the Clark County team include:  Colton Hammond, Shaina Shannan, Josh Tomlinson, Ryan Corvaia, Allison Acklie, and Austin Hebert.  John Reardon and Denise Nelson are the coaches for Clark County High School quiz bowl.

Central Lee quiz bowl team members include: Wesley Weirather, Weston Ensminger, Kaylee Hasek, Adryan St. Clair, and Addison Loges.  Judy Hohl is the quiz bowl coach for Central Lee.

The WGEM Academic Challenge features 16 schools from the tri-state region competing in 15 matches.  The host of this year’s tournament is WGEM meteorologist Brian Inman.  The series is co-sponsored by John Wood Community College and WGEM.

Judges for the 2015 challenge are JWCC faculty members Melissa Knapp, assistant professor of mathematics; Mark Moore, professor of natural sciences; and Dr. Randall Egdorf, department chair and assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences.  The series is under the direction of Shawn Dickerman, creative services manager at WGEM.

March 6, 2015  -UPDATED MARCH 9 2015

 Informational Session About Funding for Courses Set for March 16 at 5:30 p.m.

 John Wood Community College will offer forklift and industry-recognized safety certificate courses for qualified individuals this spring.  The cost of courses may be fully funded for qualified applicants by the Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois. Classes will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center at 4220 Kochs Lane in Quincy and are designed to prepare individuals for entry level positions in manufacturing and warehousing.  Courses are set to begin April 6.

 An informational session for interested individuals will be held Monday, March 16 from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at JWCC’s campus at 48^th and Harrison in Room D129.  During the session JWCC instructors will share details about the forklift and safety courses and representatives from the Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois will provide applications for course funding. No reservations are necessary.

 The two courses that may be completed in four-weeks include a Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) safety course and a forklift operation course. The MSSC safety course will provide students with an introduction to the manufacturing world and safe work practices in industrial environments.  In the forklift class, students will learn to safely and competently operate a forklift.

 The cost of training may be fully funded for those who qualify, including low-income, dislocated workers and veterans. More information about funding is available from Jeremy Oshner, Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, at 217.222.1560 Ext. 233.  For information about the training, contact Dave Hetzler at 217.641.4953.

Help Celebrate Quincy's 175th anniversary!  The community is invited to eat at the Blazer Bistro on Thursday, March 19 and enter to win 1 of 8 $175 gift certificates. 

The Bistro is located in the Student/Administrative Center on the JWCC campus.  Enter the main entrance near the John Wood statue, and take the stairs down one level.  Turn left.

Macomb High School won the 2015 WGEM Academic Challenge by defeating Clark County (Missouri) High School in the championship round by a score of 405 to 230.  This match was the final in a seven-part television series airing weekly on WGEM NBC and WGEM FOX TV.

Members of the Macomb team include:  Grant Reed, Lucas Williams, Gabrielle Torrance, Zach Sutton, Kathryn Hays, and Will Bordowitz.  Suellyn Rieckelman is the coach for Macomb High School quiz bowl.

Clark County quiz bowl team members include: Colton Hammond, Shaina Shannan, Josh Tomlinson, Ryan Corvaia, Allison Acklie, and Austen Hebert.  John Reardon and Denise Nelson are the quiz bowl coaches for Clark County.

The WGEM Academic Challenge features 16 schools from the tri-state region competing in 15 matches.  The host of this year’s tournament is WGEM meteorologist Brian Inman.  The series is co-sponsored by John Wood Community College and WGEM.

Judges for the 2015 challenge are JWCC faculty members Melissa Knapp, assistant professor of mathematics; Mark Moore, professor of natural sciences; and Dr. Randall Egdorf, department chair and assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences.  The series is under the direction of Shawn Dickerman, creative services manager at WGEM.

As part of John Wood Community College’s outreach with business and workforce partners, the college will host a lunch and learn program on development and use of employee/personnel handbooks Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center at 4220 Kochs Lane in Quincy.

Given the growing legal and practical importance of personnel policies in today's workplace, many employers are turning to the use of employee handbooks to implement and communicate the parameters and details of the employer/employee relationship. However, some employers refrain from the use of employee handbooks out of fear that their legal liabilities may actually increase rather than decrease. Carefully prepared and customized handbooks can be an employer's biggest weapon against labor and employment litigation, if properly utilized.

This seminar will assist private and public sector human resource and business professionals in developing effective employee handbooks. Chris Wildrick, who holds a Professional Human Resources certification, will lead a discussion of the components of an effective employee handbook. Wildrick is with Falcon Safety Group, Midwest's leader in human resources, safety and risk management consulting.

Whether a new business or one looking to revise and update, businesses will discover how to create an employee handbook that will serve as an introduction for new employees to the policies, procedures and culture of their company, become a foundation for employee performance management and disciplinary actions, and provide legal evidence that their company's policies are consistent with and encourage adherence to employment laws.

Cost for the lunch and learn is $59, which includes lunch and all training materials. Contact Kelly Lewis, JWCC workforce development specialist, at 217.641.4971 to register. Registrations may also be made at wdc@jwcc.edu.

An information session about the Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will be held Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy.

The next class starts Monday, April 13. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for four weeks plus a one week pre-session.

Representatives from the Truck Driver Training Program will give a brief presentation reviewing admission requirements, registration, and career opportunities in the trucking industry.

The JWCC Truck Driver Training Program offers the latest technology to educate students including an up-to-date computer lab. Industry standard equipment is used as teaching tools and courses are certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Area truck driving firms are hiring now. Some employers may fund tuition costs.      

For information, contact the Truck Driver Training program, 217.224.5362. 

John Wood Community College and Dot Foods have joined forces to provide a free lunch time course on advanced use of cell phones on April 14^th.  The course is noon to 1 p.m. in the JWCC Mt. Sterling Education Center, located at 108 N. Capitol.  The one hour session is scheduled to allow residents to bring their lunch and listen to short presentations in a convenient location.

Cellular 101 will be presented by Justin Garthaus of U.S. Cellular to provide tips on how to get the most out of your phone, including repair when cracked or exposed to water, best phone apps, hands-free laws, Blue Tooth and more. 

To register, please call 217.773.2002 or email jyingling@jwcc.edu.