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Lawrence Education Center
Since 1977, Lawrence Education Center has been providing education and training to Springfield and the surrounding communities.
LEC programs serve students who are 16 years of age and older, who are no longer in the k-12 system, who return to school to complete high school or the equivalent, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and/or to learn English as a Second Language.
WHAT makes LEC unique?
We are centrally located in Springfield, funded by the Illinois Community College Board System along with the Springfield Public School District and served by the Springfield Mass Transit District.
LEC utilizes an open entry program, to accommodate a student at any point in his/her academic year for training and or graduation.
Our staff, on-site tutors, and adult education counselor, along with referrals to social service agencies assist students to overcome barriers to learning.
We offer a small individualized learning environment which is self-paced, safe and comfortable .
LEC Graduation 5 Year Data
Year TotalTo
Graduate
High SchoolAdult
Diploma
GED
13-14 129 55 74
12-13 181 83 98
11-12 143 67 76
10-11 177 99 78
09-10 152 91 61
Prepare Youth To Work at LECPYTW is funded through the Workforce Investment Board Illinois Workforce Alliance which provides job preparation skills for 16-21 year olds who need more in-depth instruction on career pathways, interview techniques and resume writing.
Internships are provided for students who have reached the level of job-readiness and are held at sites of business, social service organizations, and governmental agencies.
FY 13- 560 internship hoursFY14 -793 internship hours
FY15- 322+ internship hours
PYTW Grant DATA Program Year 2014
Program outcomes are measured by the following: Attain degree or certificate Placed in employment/education Literacy and Numeracy gains
“Exceeded” two of the three measures “Met” the 3rd measure
This year, 136 Workshops have been presented that include
invited speakers, education fairs and group meetings.
Community Service is a vital component of the program.
Students volunteered for Foundation Grant Programs and Habitat for Humanity projects.
In our 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 partnership60+ students were identified 30 enrolled
Students were referred to Wrap-Around Services
26 Camp & Workforce Development participants 86% received work readiness skills and completed an Industry Recognized Credential
High School Diploma program or GED at LEC including the following:
Sanitation Class/Food Handler CNA
Forklift training Trade School
Computer Literacy HVAC
Customer Service Post-Secondary
Students also participated in Community Service/Restorative Justice Projects
Including: Hazel Dell Garden clean-up, Enos Park “Cop” house,
Helping Hands “Orphanage House”, and Habitat for Humanity/ReStore
Working Together, Combining Resources to assist students to be prepared for work
Springfield Urban League PartnershipUrban Youth Empowerment Program Works
UYEP engages youth for entry into the workforce
Three Goals of the Camp were to develop the areas of:
Work Readiness, Soft Skills and Education
Effective Communication Parenting
Managing Anger Dress for Success
Time Management Removing Barriers
Financial Responsibility Financial Literacy
Employment Barriers Substance Abuse
Financial Accountability Banking Basics
Improving Credit Scores Overcoming Bad Habits
Resumes/Cover Letters Interview Skills
Ended each 4 week session with a Celebration Ceremony
LEC & UYEP Workforce Development Camp Topics
SLP with Illinois State Library Literacy Office (Secretary Of State) grant money provides trained tutors to students 18+ years old, who are enrolled in programs at LEC and to individuals needing beginning literacy skills.
Tutors who volunteer for this program receive 15 hours of training prior to being matched with a student who needs extra help in reading, math, and ESL.
The Literacy program has established 14 sites within the Springfield community, with LEC being one of them.
The one-to-one tutoring is the support that many low literacy learners need to improve from Adult Basic Education to
GED prep or speak the English language.
Springfield Literacy ProjectFishes and Loaves
Students are referred to the SLP Fishes and Loaves Literacy Program to improve literacy.
The staff in the SLP program matched over 25volunteer tutors with 62 learners at LEC.
Students work a minimum of 6 hours with tutor volunteers.
40% have transitioned to LEC programs.
Volunteer Tutors also support students in numeracy (Math) skills to prepare for the GED test.
Fishes and Loaves Programs at LEC
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Lawrence Education Center