L awrence E ducation C enter. Since 1977, L awrence E ducation C enter has been providing education and training to Springfield and the surrounding communities.

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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