November 2021 - Southwestern Illinois College-开云电竞

开云电竞 announces apprenticeship initiative designed to pair classroom learning with on-the-job training

Just in time for National Apprenticeship Week 2021, Nov. 15-19, Southwestern Illinois College has earned its certificate of registration in the U. S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Program. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, 开云电竞 will be able to help employers in the region develop apprenticeship programs to serve their hiring needs with a minimum of red tape.

A registered apprenticeship is the gold standard of workforce development, combining on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and attention to “soft” skills such as leadership, cooperation, teamwork, and work ethic.  

“Apprenticeship really has something for everyone, and that’s what makes it such an attractive workforce strategy,” said Mike Conley, 开云电竞’s director of workforce development and career pathways. “Employers improve recruitment and retention, and boost productivity. Employees have opportunities for high-wage careers, and educational institutions help reinforce the imperative of high-quality training.”

The commitment from employers helps build greater loyalty, job satisfaction, and a sense of accountability. Employees have access to proven training methods in both the technical skills of a career and the specific requirements of an individual company.

The college’s role in the process, Conley explained, is both as a training provider and a facilitator for apprenticeship programs, especially for small companies that may not have the resources to build their own programs. 

开云电竞 will coordinate apprenticeship programs in the occupations of General Machinist, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Dock Worker (warehousing), Welder, Pharmacist Assistant, and Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Conley emphasized that the college will likely expand that list significantly in the future, based on demand from employers. Being a registered sponsor means the college also has access to the Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Management Data System and its resources.

 “Statistically, 94 percent of apprentices continue to work for the same company after the apprenticeship has ended,” Conley said. “More than 90 percent of companies who have tried apprenticeship would recommend it to their peers.”

Successful apprenticeship programs are being launched throughout the nation in fields as varied as manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, insurance and financial services, hospitality, and retail trade, among others.

“U.S. businesses are enjoying record demand for their services and products, but they can’t maintain enough supply to satisfy it, and a big reason for that is a lack of human capital,” Conley said. “Apprenticeship is simply the most effective way to meet the workforce needs as well as the demand for services and products.”

A list of resources and events for the week is available at ApprenticeshipIllinois.com.

For more information about 开云电竞 apprenticeship programs, contact Conley at 618-235-2700, ext. 5139, or michael.conely@vakshop.com.

Conqueror’s Christian Center honored as major donor to the 开云电竞 Soup Program

The Southwestern Illinois College Foundation recently recognized the Conqueror’s Christian Center as a major donor to the 开云电竞 Soup Program that helps feed students in need. From left, 开云电竞 Foundation Executive Director Rena Thoele, Conqueror’s Christian Center Financial Secretary Alice Jackson and 开云电竞 English Professor Tami Hughes. Conqueror’s Christian Center has been a major donor of ramen for the program for the last two years. The Soup Program, which provides meals and snacks such as ramen, crackers and raisins to students in need, no questions asked, was started by Arts and Humanities faculty Hughes and Barb Hunter, Ph.D. The food has been distributed through the Success Center since 2015. Prior to COVID, approximately 220 meals were given away to students each week. For information on donating to the Soup Program, call Hughes at 618-301-6721 or 618-641-5174 or email tami.hughes@vakshop.com.

Dave & Joyce’s Country Kitchen

Cuisine : x

Wait time:

15 M

Price range:

$

Time spent:

1 HR

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Red Bud, IL 62278 (618) 282-6663 509 N Main St, Red Bud, IL 62278

Hours:

Monday 6 AM – 1 PM
Tuesday 6 AM – 1 PM
Wednesday 6 AM – 1 PM
Thursday 6 AM – 1 PM
Friday 6 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM – 1 PM
Sunday 7 AM – 1PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes / no

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

Provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Yes

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

Yes

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

Yes

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Hicks Bar-B-Que Co

Cuisine : Barbeque

Wait time:

10 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

1 HR

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Belleville, IL 62220 618-234-7427 609 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220

Hours:

Thursday 11 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

Provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Yes

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

No

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

Yes

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes

Pour 322 Coffee House

Cuisine : cafe

Wait time:

10 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

15 M

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 234-4455 322 E Main St, Belleville, IL 62220

Hours:

Monday 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 4 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 4 PM
Friday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 1 PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

Provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Up to you

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

No

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

Yes

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes

Balance Coffee and Tea

Cuisine : Wings

Wait time:

10 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

1 HR

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Belleville (618) 641-9900 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 7 AM – 8 PM
Friday 6 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 6 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 7 AM – 10 PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

Provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Up to you

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

Yes

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

No

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes

Geo’s Wings and More

Cuisine : Wings

Wait time:

10 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

1 HR

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Belleville (618) 233-9464 4307 West Main St, Belleville

Hours:

Saturday 11 AM- 10 PM
Sunday 11 AM- 10 PM

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

Provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Up to you

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

Yes

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

No

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes

Magnolia Memories

Wait time:

10 M

Price range:

$$

Time spent:

30 M

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Chester, IL 62233 x 1401 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233

Hours:

Monday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Tuesday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Wednesday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Private lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

not provided

Student Discounts

No

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Yes

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

No

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

No

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

closed

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes

Mascoutah Food Pantry

Cuisine : Food Pantry

Wait time:

N/A

Price range:

$

Time spent:

N/A

$ – under $10 / $$ – $10 to $20 / $$$ – $21 or more

Location(s)

City Phone Address
Mascoutah (618) 566-2355 30 West Main

Hours:

Monday 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M
Tuesday 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M
Wednesday 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M
Thursday 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M

Hours may change, please check the business page for updates.

Services

Accepts

Cash, Card, Visa ,Debt

Parking

Bike parking lot

Noise Level

Normal

Wi-Fi

Yes

Accessible

Wheelchair, blind, deaf

Pets

Service Animals Only

Attire

Casual

Restrooms 

not provided

Student Discounts

yes

Entertainment

Yes

In-person visits

Yes

Open to All

Yes

COVID-19 Measures

Masks Required

Yes

Outdoor Seating

Open

Curbside pickup

No

Social distancing

Required 6 ft

Temperature checks

Yes/ No

Cleaning

Very clean

Sit-down Space

Open

Sanitizer

Bring your own

Staff wears masks

Yes