FALL 2021 SEMESTER BEGINS AS STUDENTS MAKE THE RETURN TO CAMPUS |
Classes for the fall 2021 semester will begin on August 23, bringing many students back to campus for instruction for the first time in over a year.
CLC is offering a wider variety of courses this fall, and there are new course formats to fit any kind of student. In-person classes will return, but more online and blended options will be offered for students who prefer a more flexible schedule.
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CLC RECEIVES THIRD ROUND OF METALLICA SCHOLARSHIPS |
For the third year in a row, College of Lake County was selected as a recipient of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) grant through Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH). The funding, in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is worth $25,000, and will be matched by CLC for a total of $50,000 in scholarships for students studying in career and technical programs. The scholarships are part of the MSI sponsored by the band’s foundation.
CLC was one of 23 schools chosen to receive the scholarships. That number has risen from 15 a year ago, even during the pandemic, and from 10 in 2019. This year, a total of $1.6 million will be given out.
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CLC RECEIVES GRANT TO ASSIST OUT-OF-SCHOOL TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS |
CLC received the Early School Leaver Grant, administered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which is dedicated to furthering the education of those who are out of school. The grant is worth nearly $60,000 and can be renewed for three years.
The Early School Leaver Transition Program (ESLTP) is aimed at helping out-of-school youths ages 16-24 become reoriented and motivated to complete their education by allowing them to participate in adult education instruction as well as career and work training activities. The goal is to assist students in achieving high school completion or a High School Equivalency credential as the basis for entry into postsecondary education, training and meaningful employment.
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GRANT-FUNDED PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BEGINS JOURNEY FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN IT CAREER |
At a time when IT jobs are in demand more than ever, CLC is providing pre-apprenticeship programs to get students interested and on a path to success.
CLC was one of ten community Colleges in Illinois to receive the Customized Apprenticeship Program-Information Technology (CAP-IT) grant from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) in 2019. The grant was worth nearly $200,000 for a four-year period.
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CLC STAFF MEMBER WINS AWARD FOR SMALL BUSINESS WORK |
The State Star Award is given to someone who exhibits exemplary performance, makes a significant contribution to his or her SBDC program and shows a strong commitment to helping small businesses grow.
Kim, an International Trade Specialist at Illinois SBDC/ITC, was selected for his “ongoing and outstanding performance and great work provided for clients, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic, and his work with the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank REPP Initiative and U.S. SBA collaboration,” according to Mark Petrilli, the state SBDC director.
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CLC PARTNERS WITH SIU AND UCLC FOR STUDENTS TO EARN BACHELOR'S DEGREE LOCALLY |
A new partnership between CLC, Southern Illinois University (SIU) and the University Center of Lake County (UCLC) aims to make it easier for students enrolled in career and technical degree programs to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Lake County.
Fifteen different associate degrees will be eligible for transfer into SIU’s industrial management and applied engineering (IMAE) degree program. This partnership creates new bachelor’s degree pathways for students completing their associate in applied science degree.
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LOUISIANA-BASED GRAINGER EMPLOYEE USES ONLINE LEARNING TO EARN CERTIFICATES REMOTELY |
Over the last year, online classes have seemed like the only alternative with in-person classes on hold, but sometimes going online can be the best way for someone to get the education they need. At CLC, numerous online courses are still available for those who are unable to or choose not to go the route of traditional classroom learning.
Jessica Russell is an employee for Grainger, a broad line business-to-business distributor. She is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, but was able to take classes at CLC to help further her career. She was one of 24 in a Grainger cohort group chosen by supervisors to pursue an Introduction to Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate and chose to continue her studies, completing the Advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate from CLC using Grainger tuition reimbursement.
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ALUMNI ART SHOWCASED IN VIRTUAL GALLERY |
For the first time, CLC shared the artwork of its alumni, and because of the pandemic, in a virtual way.
At the Alumni Art Showcase, which ran from June 28 to July 9, images of art created by numerous CLC alumni were shown in an online gallery. The showcase was a partnership between the CLC Foundation and CLC’s Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art, which displayed the art on the CLC website. Both 2D and 3D mediums were shown with several pieces listed for sale."
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