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Everyday Professional Skills
Workshop Series Launches in Lincoln
Free program helps residents prepare
for employment opportunities
[August 27, 2025]
LINCOLN, IL Community
Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL), in collaboration
with local partners, Heartland Community College and Lincoln
Economic Advancement & Development, Inc. (LEAD), developed a new
program designed to help individuals strengthen their professional
skills and prepare for meaningful employment.
The Everyday Professional Skills Workshop Series begins Monday,
September 8, 2025, and will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings
from 5:30 8:30 p.m. for three weeks at Hope on 5th, 200 5th
Street, Lincoln. Dinner will be provided at 5:00 p.m. before each
session.
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
This workshop is a great opportunity for individuals who are
working to gain, maintain, or advance in employment, said Dea
Welsh, Community & Personal Development Director (CAPCIL). Its not
only about learning practical skills, but also about leaving with
tangible tools and connections to help secure your next job.
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The Everyday
Professional Skills Workshop Series has been made possible
through the generosity of its funders: The Woods Foundation,
Community Services Block Grant, and Heartland Community College.
CAPCIL also extends its appreciation to program partners:
Heartland Community College Continuing Education, Hope on 5th,
and Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development, Inc. (LEAD)
Space is limited, so individuals are encouraged to reserve their
spot today by calling 217-732-2159.
It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with our
communities, to empower all vulnerable populations, through
poverty-fighting initiatives for those who seek a life of
lasting independence.
[Breann Titus
Chief Visionary Officer
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL)]
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