EXPLORE SOLAR ENERGY UP CLOSE |
Have you seen the new solar panels at CLC? Do you wonder how they create electricity or how much energy they produce?
Illinois Solar Tour, put on by Illinois Solar Education Association, allows people from all over the state to visit various locations that use solar energy. These could be houses, businesses or other sites like CLC.
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CONNECTING TO THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN WAUKEGAN WITH FREE WORKSHOPS |
Waukegan is a city with a rich history of the arts, and CLC is building its partnership with the community to promote and further that history through a pair of accessible workshops at the Lakeshore Campus.
Taught by Waukegan artist and CLC instructor Katrina Davis-Salazar, free community art and engagement workshops are available to area high school students and adults this fall. Funded by the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts Division at CLC, participants are encouraged to make art part of their every day life.
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CLC CELEBRATES MANUFACTURING MONTH IN OCTOBER |
Because Lake County is home to over 1,000 different manufacturers of all sizes, CLC is a leader in training and preparing a workforce pipeline to supply the in-demand positions in the industry. During October's Manufacturing Month, the college highlights its Career and Technical Education programs and celebrates local manufacturers through partner recognition events, virtual info sessions and an in-person job fair.
Did you know Lake County has twice the manufacturing talent than then national average?
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Not every skill can be learned in the classroom. Student Eduardo Zarinana considered himself a novice in robotics, but competing in SkillsUSA, a national career and technical student organization that hosts competitions, helped him gain hands-on experience and learn valuable skills for his future career. Not only did he compete, but he was half of a CLC team that placed second nationally in the SkillsUSA Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue Challenge - Explosive Ordnance Disposal competition in June.
“I had the desire to learn, and my peers guided me how to do things,” he said. “SkillsUSA is a great way to get hands-on learning. It’s a great way to experiment and practice what you’re learning in your classes.”
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$500K PERKINS GRANT CONTINUES CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
CLC is thankful for the federal Career and Technical Education (CTE) Perkins grant from the Illinois Community College Board worth more than $500K. The funds support CTE programs that put students directly into high-skill, high-demand and high-wage occupations in the workplace following program completion.
These courses are industry-driven, with updated and current competency-based curricula that receive input from employers in the workforce in Lake County. Doing so makes sure students have the skills employers look for once students enter the field.
“We make sure classes are in line with current market needs,” said Dr. Arlene Santos-George, Dean of Adult Education and ESL and the Perkins grant administrator.
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When Nichole Lang attended CLC, she was the only woman in her HVAC classes. Now, working in the trade, she’s hoping to help with the changing trend.
Since graduating, Lang works as an operations manager at Ravinia Plumbing, looking to make a difference by helping to recruit women into the field. Recently, at CLC and in the trade as a whole, the number of women going into HVAC careers is on the rise.
“If HVAC is something any woman is interested in, or if they just like working with their hands, they should check out the trade or any like it,” Lang said.
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STUDENT SUPPORTS HIGHLIGHTED DURING NEW ORIENTATION |
At CLC, we believe every student can succeed in the right environment with the right supports. That’s why the college revamped new student orientation as part of the redesigned first-year experience. Part of the process, new convocation sessions are set up to provide students with information in a more enjoyable, efficient way.
New students are required to take part in either a live virtual or socially distanced in-person orientation session. While orientation was previously more task based in terms of content, the new format focuses on the services and resources available to support students at CLC.
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FREE LEGAL HELP FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS |
Undocumented and DACA students can now receive free legal consultation through CLC.
In a partnership with North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, students can schedule a 30-minute appointment with a lawyer to receive consultation. They will not receive any representation through the service, but the students will gain a better understanding of how to proceed with their personal situation.
The college is strategically committed to creating success for students through a supportive, barrier-free environment, enabling them to achieve academic, career and personal goals.
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With your support, the CLC Foundation provides students in Lake County a clear pathway to a brighter, more promising future. Make a Gift. |
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