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Free program helps residents
prepare for employment opportunities
[August 21, 2026]
LINCOLN, IL – Lincoln Economic
Advancement & Development, Inc. (LEAD), in collaboration with local
partners Heartland Community College and Community Action
Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL), is bringing back the
Everyday Professional Skills Workshop Series, a free program
designed to help individuals strengthen their professional skills
and prepare for meaningful employment.
The Everyday Professional Skills Workshop Series begins Wednesday,
September 9, 2026, and will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings
from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Hope on 5th, 200 5th Street, Lincoln.
Dinner will be provided before each session. The series will
conclude with a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, September 30.
This free, interactive series includes six workshops focused on
essential workplace skills, confidence-building, and job readiness.
Participants who complete the program will receive:
•A certificate of completion to add to their resume
•A professional headshot
•A new outfit for interviews
•The opportunity to network with potential employers
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“Helping our
residents build the professional skills they need to succeed is
central to LEAD's mission of strengthening Lincoln's economic
health and vitality,” said Uriah Kilgallin, Chief Executive
Officer of LEAD. “We're proud to lead this program in
partnership with Heartland Community College and CAPCIL, and to
give local residents real, practical tools to launch their
careers and build a better future.”
Space is limited, so individuals are encouraged to reserve their
spot today by calling 217.732.2159 or by clicking
here.
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