John Wood Community College

09/10/2026

Someone is glad you’re here. We are, too. 🫂

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re reminding you that your life has value, and your mental health matters. 🧠🤍

Take time to check in with yourself and the people around you, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you need support. Resources are available, and there is always someone ready to listen.

You matter. Today, tomorrow, always. 💚

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
988 Lifeline: Call orText 988

09/09/2026

Ready, set… learn something new! 🙌
From skills that can save a life to projects that let your creativity shine, CBO has something different waiting for you at JWCC!

❤️ Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED | Sept. 14
✨ The Art of Glass Fusion | Sept. 16
🥫 Home Canning & Preserving | Sept. 19

Don’t keep your fall plans on the shelf ➡️ jwcc.edu/communityed

09/09/2026

Pour it forward! 🍷

A great bottle is even better when it comes with a great purpose. At the JWCC Foundation Wine Pull on NEXT THURSDAY, every pull helps support students throughout their education—opening doors to opportunities today and brighter futures tomorrow.

Come for the wine. Leave knowing you made a difference. 🍾

Tickets are selling fast, get yours before they're gone!
🎟️ jwccfoundation.org

09/09/2026

No major? No problem!
If you’re still figuring out what you want to study or what comes after high school, EXPLORE: Your Options at JWCC is made for you.
Spend the morning exploring programs and career paths, meeting faculty and staff, touring campus, and discovering opportunities you may not have considered yet.
Plus, you’ll get free lunch + a JWCC T-shirt!
📅 September 25 | 9 a.m.–Noon
Open to high school students, grades 9–12. Talk with your school counselor about an excused absence.
Come curious. Leave with a better idea of what’s next.

Save your spot ➡️ jwcc.edu/explore

09/09/2026

🍔 Lettuce show you what’s cooking!
Our College for Life students took over the kitchen to make burgers while building practical skills they can use every day.
A little cooking, a lot of learning and plenty of smiles along the way!
Learn more about College for Life: jwcc.edu/cfl

09/09/2026

⛳ Tee it up for JWCC Baseball!
Join us Saturday, October 17 for the 2026 JWCC Baseball Golf Outing at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course. Enjoy a great day on the course while supporting Blazer Baseball!
🏌️ 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
⛳ $100/player | $400/team
🤝 $100 hole sponsorships still available!

Ready to play or sponsor? Contact Donovan Prost at 217-653-8404. ⚾ Support the Blazers and we’ll see you on the greens!

09/09/2026

There’s still time to make this fall count at JWCC!
With 12-week and 8-week classes starting soon, you still have an opportunity to begin your college journey, keep moving toward your goals or take that next step you’ve been thinking about.
You don’t have to wait until spring. Start this fall. Start now!

Apply today at jwcc.edu/apply

09/08/2026

Marketing moves fast—are you ready to keep up? 📱💨
Join us Oct. 29 at the JWCC Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield for the Marketing Toolkit course and discover new strategies to boost your visibility, reach your audience and make the most of your marketing.
Marketing Toolkit wraps up the 4-course Workplace Advantage Series, and you don’t need a business to attend—everyone is welcome!
Pick which course is best for you… or take all four! 👉 jwcc.edu/industry

09/08/2026

Exciting things are happening for students across West Central Illinois!
JWCC is proud to partner with the Tracy Family Foundation and Great River Economic Development Foundation to bring rootEd Illinois to rural high schools throughout our region.
By connecting students with dedicated college and career advisors, this partnership will help more students explore their options, build a plan and take confident steps toward life after high school.
We’re excited to see the opportunities and impact this collaboration will create for students, families and communities across our region!

After years of conversations, planning, and partnership-building, we're thrilled to see rootEd Illinois officially launch!

Together with the Great River Economic Development Foundation and John Wood Community College, we're helping students across West Central Illinois develop a clear plan for life after high school by embedding dedicated college and career advisors into our rural high schools across the region. We're grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality and excited for the growth and impact ahead.

09/08/2026

New hobby just dropped!! 🤩

CBO Classes at JWCC have plenty of ways to learn, create and have fun along the way! Speak a new language, learn to salsa, get crafty, sharpen your tech skills or pick up practical know-how. 📱🗣️There’s a CBO class calling YOUR name! 🫵

Classes start THIS WEEK—make your next side quest a good one ➡️ jwcc.edu/communityed