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Kaskaskia College offering forklift certification class on August 26
Jul 28
The Kaskaskia College Workforce Development and Community Education Department will offer a Forklift Driver Certification class on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Crisp Technology Center.

Annual Grade School Cross Country Meet to be held on September 27
Jul 28
Kaskaskia College will host the Annual Grade School Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. The meet will begin at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to last until 7:00 p.m.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves new bargaining contract with Kaskaskia College Federation of Teachers
Jul 26
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees met Monday, July 25, 2022, for its regular monthly meeting. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Jeff Brown (Greenville), and Alyssa Lurkins (Student Trustee).

Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute Receives Two New Donations
Jul 26
The Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute located at Kaskaskia College recently received two one thousand-dollar donations.

Kaskaskia College to Host Fall 2022 Enrollment Day on Saturday, August 6
Jul 12
Kaskaskia College will hold a Special Saturday Enrollment Day at the main campus, and all Education Centers on Saturday, August 6, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, for all new and continuing students needing help with admissions, advising, course registration, and financial aid for the spring semester.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees swears in a new director of Public Safety; sets budget public hearing
Jun 28
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Jeff Brown (Greenville), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Alyssa Lurkins (Student Trustee).

Kaskaskia College Spring 2022 President’s List
Jun 27
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College President’s List for the spring 2022 semester.

Kaskaskia College Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Jun 27
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester.

Accelerate Illinois Team Launches Broadband Internet Survey
Jun 23
As part of a regional effort to bring universal access to reliable, high-speed internet to Clinton, Fayette, Marion, and Washington Counties, local leaders have joined together to launch a broadband internet survey to understand the internet needs of residents better.

Kaskaskia College announces July/August Kids in College at Kaskaskia (KICK) courses
Jun 20
Kaskaskia College's Office of Continuing and Community Education July/August schedule for the Kids In College at Kaskaskia (KICK) program at the college's district education centers.

Kaskaskia College Receives Grant to Help Students with Career Exploration
Jun 20
Kaskaskia College Dean of Workforce Engagement and Industrial Careers Joy Fitts has received a Future of Illinois grant from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to engage K-12 students in career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

KC apprenticeship students attend official signing ceremony
Jun 15
CF Fabricators of Hoffman, IL, partnered with Kaskaskia College to welcome two students into a welding technology apprenticeship that will play an essential role in providing a skilled labor workforce. Logan Smith of Centralia and Cayden Harris of Salem signed for a Fitter Fabricator apprenticeship with CF Fabricators last Friday.

Damascus steel forging class to be held June 25th at Kaskaskia College
Jun 13
Kaskaskia College is proud to host "Forged in Fire" and "Master of Arms" blacksmith Dustin Rhodes of Dustin Rhodes Forge Works for a Damascus Steel Forging class on Saturday, June 25th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The course is being held at Kaskaskia College’s Harry L. Crisp Technology Center in Centralia, Illinois.

Kaskaskia College Blue Angels Softball enjoys record-breaking season
Jun 6
The Kaskaskia College softballs team had its best season yet, and it could be a precursor of more good things to come next year.

Kaskaskia College to host community engagement meetings
Jun 1
Kaskaskia College is inviting community members to attend a community engagement meeting at their local education center. KC welcomes feedback and suggestions from the public regarding how the college can continue its partnership with local communities.