Lincoln University of Missouri has named Blaire Hines as the first director of the Lincoln University Employment Academy (LUEA), which integrates education, training and workforce development in a certification/internship program and offers options for transition to college, enhancing employment or improving job-search success for entry-level positions.
Hines holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, women and gender studies from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in education from Lindenwood University.
She will oversee the academy’s compliance with contracts, grants and internship partners, hiring and staff supervision.