LIFT Central Illinois

LIFT (Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow) is a regional innovation & technology center for high school students to connect to career pathways & programs.

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Shoutout to Ean Gardner from Charleston! 🎉

He recently earned his 2nd FANUC Certification - Certified Robot Technician! We are incredibly proud of this exciting accomplishment! 🙌

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Congrats to the Award of Distinction winners of the Exhibition of Educational Environments for 2023, @perkinswill and @BLDDArchitects for their designs of facilities in @Unit4Schools and @MattoonCUSD2 #iljac23

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

LIFT will be hosting a Community Open House on Tuesday, November 14th from 6:00-7:00 PM. The building will be open for you to tour, meet facilitators and students, and learn more about the pathways and opportunities available.

#LIFTCentralIllinois #ExploreLeadLIFT

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

On Friday, Oct. 13, LIFT welcomed Author and Autism Spokesperson Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin discussed her new book, "Visual Thinking" with LIFT and MHS students. She also shared an inspirational message on the value of seeing the world differently. 📚
#LIFTCentralIllinois

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Shout out to Communications student leader, Keegan A. from Mattoon High School who initiated and successfully carried out the first LIFT livestream event at the Mattoon vs. Olney football game last Friday night. He is looking forward to being involved in more live events.🎥

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

📸☀️Summer Camp Snaps☀️ 📸

Pictured are students from the "The 3D World: 3D Modeling & Printing" camp.

In this camp, Middle School students from around the region have been able to use 3-D AutoCAD software to create 3-D objects and they have also learned how to use 3-D printers

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Welcoming @WindsorCUSD1 as a new partner school at LIFT! We are so grateful to have them and can't wait to see students in the Fall! 😁🎉

Any students interested in enrolling can fill out the pre-enrollment form, with the link below 👇:
https://t.co/KWienuNHNP

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

The Land of Lincoln Credit Union generously donated $5,000 to LIFT at the June 13th Mattoon CUSD #2 Board Meeting. This is the second year they have donated money to help offset tuition expenses for students that live in outlying school districts.

#LIFTCentralIllinois

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Fall enrollment for 2023 is open! All registration must take place through your school's Guidance Counselor. To fill out the pre-enrollment form, click the link below:
https://t.co/KWienuNHNP
For additional questions, email [email protected]

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Congrats to Cayden from Tuscola CUSD 301! He is now an Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User! We are so proud of you! 💪💛🖤

#LIFTCentralIllinois #ExploreLeadLIFT

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

We are excited to be offering summer camps in June and July at LIFT!Get more details with the link below and register ASAP because spots will fill up quickly. Choose from 16 different camps based around our 7 pathways.
https://t.co/76IFq1ktn6
#LIFTCentralIllinois #ExploreLeadLIFT

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WAND News recently interviewed LIFT students and facilitators from the EV pathway about the recent completion of the construction of the electric vehicle donated by Pilson Auto Centers.
#LIFTCentralIllinois #ExploreLeadLIFT #EV #TheSwitchLab #ElectricVehicle #GreenEnergy

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Wishing our students a happy Spring break! A reminder, the Little Leaders Daycare and the Birth to 3 Program will also be closed through April 10th.

#LIFTCentralIllinois #SpringBreak

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

We have been made aware that phones are currently down at LIFT. We are aware of the issue and working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

LIFT is hosting a drive-thru fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Tuesday, March 28th from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Shout-out to LIFT student Berit for creating the graphics for the event! Great work 😁

#LIFTCentralIllinois

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Explore what it means to be a student at LIFT during our Parent Open House event! Current and prospective parents & students can experience our 7 pathways, meet with faculty members, learn about the programs offered, and take a tour of the building to explore your options

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Enroll in the Communications program & explore these courses:

Audio/Visual
Radio Prod
Broadcasting Technology
Social Media
Social Media Marketing
Digital Sound Design
Media for Performance
Composition/Songwriting
Cinematography/Video Prod

https://t.co/EzugIywoDb

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

You're invited to Explore, Lead, LIFT at the first ever Parent Open House, scheduled for Thursday, March 9th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Whether you're a current or prospective parent/student, come explore our seven different career pathways to choose from.
https://t.co/z6dma7F0XB

[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

Big shout out to Chris from Mattoon! He just worked to receive his Fusion 360 Certification in the Manufacturing, Architecture, and Construction program! We are so proud of you!

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[LIFT Central Illinois @liftcentralil]

No classes tomorrow on Presidents Day (Monday, February 20th).