Cook County and South Suburban College Announce New Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Event

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Cook County has partnered with South Suburban College (SSC) to establish the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM), a permanent recycling drop-off facility located on the Main Campus for all Cook County residents. A grand opening will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. …

Graduates of the South Suburban College Highway Construction Careers Training Program Attended the Groundbreaking for the $94 Million Wood Street and Ashland Avenue Modernization Project

OAK FOREST, IL–On September 8, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), local officials, and the community announced the reconstruction of Wood Street and Ashland Avenue, which runs through Harvey, Dixmoor, and Riverdale. This 94-million-dollar reconstruction project, set to begin in the spring of 2023, will modernize the 90-year-old infrastructure. Graduates of …

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Offered Soon at South Suburban College

OAK FOREST, IL–The Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at South Suburban College (SSC) is gearing up for their next short-term program. Registration for this program is currently open for the Summer and Fall Semesters. The HCCTP has been offered at SSC since 2014. Completers of the 12-week program are equipped with various skills that …

South Suburban College to Host Forklift Operator Training Courses at Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training in May at the Oak Forest Center (OFC). This certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification. The course is FREE for qualified applicants, or the cost will be $179.00 per person. The …

Free SSC Highway Construction Careers Training Program to Begin in April – UPDATED

Updated – February 22, 2022 OAK FOREST, IL–The Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at South Suburban College (SSC) is gearing up for their next free, short-term program. Registration for this training opportunity is currently open. Orientation and assessment testing will take place between March 15, 2022 and March 17, 2022. The application process begins …

Free SSC Highway Construction Careers Training Program to Begin in April

OAK FOREST, IL–The Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at South Suburban College (SSC) is gearing up for their next free, short-term program. Registration for this training opportunity is currently open. Orientation and assessment testing will take place between March 15, 2022 and March 17, 2022. The application process begins at the mandatory one-hour informational …

Free SSC Highway Construction Careers Training Program to Begin in February

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is preparing for the next round of its free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP). Registration for 2022 spring training is currently open. Orientation and assessment testing will take place between January 11, 2022 and January 13, 2022. The program will begin on February 7, 2022 and will run …

South Suburban College to Host Forklift Operator Training Courses at Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training in October at the Oak Forest Center. This two-day certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification. The cost for each course is $175.00 per person, or FREE for qualified applicants. The October …

South Suburban College to offer One-Day Forklift Operator Training Course at Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training in August and September at the Oak Forest Center. This one-day certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification. The cost for each course is $175.00 per person. The August session will be …

Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center in September

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College is preparing for its next session of the popular free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this fall. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be August 24-26, 2021, at the college’s Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on September 13th Instructional methods incorporate an outdoor classroom, social distancing …

BCI Webinar: Building a Company Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a four-part webinar entitled Building a Company Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion starting Thursday, June 10th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., with subsequent dates of June 24th, July 8th and July 22nd. Research shows that companies that embrace diversity and …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center – REVISED

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training in April and May at the Oak Forest Center. This one-day certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification. The cost for each course is $175.00 per person. The April sessions will be …

BCI to Host Virtual Workshop: Navigating the Nebulous Waters of HR Documentation

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a virtual workshop entitled Navigating the Nebulous Waters of HR Documentation on Thursday, May 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Managing the stacks of HR paperwork can be a daunting task. There seems to be a form for everything, making it …

Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program Coming to Oak Forest This Summer

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College is preparing for the next session of its free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this summer at the Oak Forest Center. Registration opens Monday, April 19th, while Orientation and Assessment Testing will take place from June 15-18th with the program set to begin on July 12th. The Highway Construction …

SSC Presents a Virtual Town Hall Meeting Entitled RECOVER! RETOOL! RENEW! The Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College Business & Career Institute, along with the South Suburban Small Business Association (SSSBA) and SCORE will present a virtual Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the IDPH entitled RECOVER! RETOOL! RENEW! A Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Ngozi Ezike on Tuesday, March 23rd from 6:00 – 7:15 …

Crucial Conversations: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace (A Virtual Webinar)

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a virtual webinar entitled Crucial Conversations: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9:00 – 10:15 am. Allegations of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct have permeated the news in the last few years. As a result, …

BCI to Host Virtual Workshop Exploring the Hidden Power of Racism in the Workplace

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a virtual workshop entitled Racism Anonymous: Exploring the Hidden Power of Racism in the Workplace on Thursday, February 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. In this engaging 3-hour introductory workshop, participants will explore the internal and external influences that shape our …

Crucial Conversations: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (A Virtual Webinar)

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a webinar entitled Crucial Conversations: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (A Virtual Webinar) on Wednesday, December 2nd from 9:00 – 10:15 am. Allegations of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct have permeated the news in the last few …

Business & Career Institute Presents: Exploring the Hidden Power of Racism in the Workplace Webinar

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a webinar entitled Racism Anonymous: Exploring the Hidden Power of Racism in the Workplace on Thursday, December 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In this lively and engaging three-hour introductory workshop, participants will explore the internal and external influences …

South Suburban College Business & Career Institute to offer Virtual Sales Meetings Webinar

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College (SSC) will present a webinar entitled Excelling at the Virtual Sale on Wednesday, October 14th from 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. The pandemic has put a hold on most traditional face-to-face sales calls and other meetings for the foreseeable future. Now, pitching a product …

SSC to Offer Crucial Conversations Webinar: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a webinar entitled Crucial Conversations: Recognizing & Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (A Virtual Webinar) on Tuesday, September 29th from 9:00 – 10:00 am and again on Wednesday, September 30th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Allegations of sexual harassment and workplace …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training on two separate sessions in September and four sessions in October at the Oak Forest Center. This certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification. A Certification Card from the National Safety Council …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training on three separate sessions in July and three sessions in August at the Oak Forest Center. This certification course covers the basic fork lift driving skills needed to obtain a Fork Lift Operator Certification. A Certification Card from the National …

Opportunities & Pitfalls to Starting a Business during the Pandemic

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a webinar entitled Opportunities & Pitfalls to Starting a Business during the Pandemic on Wednesday, August 5th from 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Do you have a great idea for a small business but aren’t sure if you should proceed? Is the post-pandemic …

Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program returns with outside instruction at SSC’s Oak Forest Center in September

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College is preparing for its next session of the popular free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this fall. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be August 18-20, 2020, at the college’s Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on September 14th incorporating an outdoor classroom, social distancing and personal …

Breakfast with BCI Presents: Marketing Tips on a Budget

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Marketing Tips on a Budget – Learn Facebook Hands-On” scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the MB Financial Suite on the 1st floor of the college’s Main Campus. Registration and …

“Boost Your Biz” Expo for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Coming to South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College (SSC) is planning a free small business expo titled “Boost Your Biz” on Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus. The expo will be presented in partnership with SSC, Ingenuity Small Business Collaborative, the Lansing …

2020 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo – Vision 2020 Sharpen Your Focus

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) announces its 2020 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Vision 2020 Sharpen Your Focus” marks the 12th Annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI). …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training on three separate sessions in February at the Oak Forest Center. This certification course covers the basic fork lift driving skills needed to obtain a Fork Lift Operator Certification. A Certification Card from the National Safety Council will be issued …

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College

OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College is seeking nominations for The Star Awards, which will be presented at the 12th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference being held at South Suburban College on Friday, March 13, 2020. The two awards recognize women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities and/or education and their encouragement of others …

Breakfast with BCI Presents: Taking the Fear Out of Sustainability

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Taking the Fear Out of Sustainability on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the Mi-Jack Room on …

Leadership and Winter Preparedness/Snow and Ice Conference Coming to South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a Leadership and Winter Preparedness/Snow and Ice Conference designed for public works directors, supervisors and operators as well as commercial snow removal contractors from September 23-26, 2019. Included will be workshops on winter operations for operators and commercial snow plowing contractors that will cover safety, sensible salting, new …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training on three separate sessions in October at the Oak Forest Center. This certification course covers the basic fork lift driving skills needed to obtain a Fork Lift Operator Certification. A Certification Card from the National Safety Council will be issued …

South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute Presents a Fork Lift Operator Training Course This August

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College is offering two one-day Fork Lift Operator Training courses on Saturdays August 17th and August 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Each training will be held at the college’s Oak Forest Center. Illinois requires all forklift operators to obtain a license to …

South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute Presents Electrical Safety/Arc-Flash Employee & Supervisor Training

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College present a 4-hour course titled Electrical Safety/Arc-Flash Electrically Unqualified Employee & Supervisor Training on Monday, August 19th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The training will be held at the college’s Oak Forest Center and will include a continental breakfast. The course is …

South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute presents “Understanding Trauma in the Workplace”

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College present a half-day conference titled “Understanding Trauma in the Workplace” on Thursday, August 29th from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon with a catered breakfast. The conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts Center. A recent poll found that 53% …

Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program Coming to Oak Forest This Fall

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College is preparing for the next session of its free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this fall at the Oak Forest Center. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be August 20-22nd with the program set to begin on September 16, 2019. The training consists of an intensive program to teach the …

Business & Career Institute to Host Non-Credit Instructor Open House at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on July 23rd – UPDATED

OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College’s Business and Career Institute (BCI) is hosting a Non-Credit Instructor Open House on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the college’s Oak Forest Center. The goal of this event is to identify prospective part-time instructors and consultants to deliver non-credit training, develop curriculum and/or provide consultative …

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Graduates are Recognized at South Suburban College

OAK FOREST, IL–When Jacob Mora, 22, received his Highway Construction Careers Training Program Certificate last week at South Suburban College’s HCCTP Graduation, he looked for his mother who he found smiling from ear to ear in the audience. Chasity Winiecki, 44, had plenty of reason to be excited for her son as she knew his …

Forklift Operator Training Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is once again offering Forklift Operator Training on two separate sessions Saturday, March 30th and Wednesday, April 3rd from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. Individuals who are seeking to enhance their skills with a short-term career certification and employers who need …

Online Marketing Workshop Series Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is presenting three workshops designed to assist with online marketing for business: Design, Video, and Automation. These workshops, by Erial Ramsey, will be held at the South Suburban College Oak Forest Center from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Erial Ramsey, The Dream Queen, is an author, …

2019 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo – Leading the Way Through Vision & Action!

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) announces its 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Leading the Way through Vision & Action” marks the 11th Annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career …

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College will be holding its 11th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Women’s Conference Committee is seeking nominations for its 4th Annual STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognize the accomplishments of fabulous women and encourage other women to also be STARS. The application deadline is Tuesday, …

SSC to Offer a Free, Short-Term Highway Construction Careers Training Program in February

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) this spring at their Oak Forest Center. Orientation and Assessment Testing will take place from January 22-25, 2019, with the program set to begin on February 25, 2019. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the …

Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on November 14th and 15th. These workshops are also valuable for snow plowing company owners/managers and operators. The conference will be offered in three sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and feature award …

BREAKFAST WITH BCI PRESENTS: “Understanding Workers’ Compensation”

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Understanding Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know to Minimize Risk on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this fall at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be July 31-August 2, 2018 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on August 27, 2018. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled HR Essentials for Supervisors & Managers, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 12-14 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 9, 2018. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

SSC’s 10th Anniversary Women’s Conference a Huge Success

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Women’s History Month may have come and gone, the event chairpersons (Alexandra Glumac and Rebecca Garcia-Westburg) of South Suburban College’s 10th Anniversary Women’s Conference now know what others have suspected all along—this year’s Women’s Conference was a huge success! From the thought-provoking line-up of guest speakers to the exciting display of …

2018 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to SSC on March 16

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Felicia Houston as the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 16, located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. Ms. Houston is the current President of the Professional Women’s Network and is passionate about inspiring and empowering women …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be …

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for the Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking nominations for The Star Awards, which will be presented at the 10th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference being held at South Suburban College on Friday, March 16. The two awards recognize women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities and/or education and their encouragement of others …

Optimize Your Business’ Social Media Presence Offered at SSC

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–There is quite a difference between writing on your own personal Facebook page and a company’s Facebook page. For example, sharing details of your day-to-day life is not something to be written on your company page. Writing a professional message in 140 characters can be difficult. The Business and Career Institute of South …

Business & Career Institute to Offer Free ISO Workshop in Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, IL – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College (SSC) will offer another workshop in their Hot Topics on the Go sequence entitled “ISO: The Clock is Ticking,” geared to provide information regarding ISO revisions. Where are you in your ISO Updates? Come to this workshop to learn if you …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 20-22 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 17, 2017. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

BUILD A BETTER YOU! Seminar Offered By SSC’s BCI

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business and Career Institute of South Suburban College, the Chicagoland Speakers Network, the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and Prudential Financial are partnering to provide you with a half-day seminar entitled, Build a Better You! Join us on Thursday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to hear eight …

Chicago Women’s Conference Star Award Winners Inspire Women to Excel

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Encouraging and supporting women is what The Chicago Women’s Conference is all about. The Star Awards, which will be presented at the Conference being held at South Suburban College on March 17, continues that theme by recognizing women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities and/or education and encouragement of …

2017 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to SSC on March 17th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Caprice O’Bryant as the Keynote Speaker for the 2017 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “You Can!” marks the 9th annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI). …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – HR Essentials for Small Businesses

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled HR Essentials for Small Businesses, on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:45 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban …

South Suburban College Seeks Star Awards Nominations

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – SSC will be holding its 9th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17. This will be our second year of presenting the STAR AWARDS and we are seeking nominations. The Star Awards recognize the accomplishments of fabulous women and encourage other women to also be STARS. The application deadline is …

Business Communication Symposium Offered

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business and Career Institute of South Suburban College, the Chicagoland Speakers Network and Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide to provide you with a Business Communication Symposium on Thursday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This workshop is for anyone looking to improve their business …

South Suburban College Seeks Vendors for Annual Women’s Conference

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is planning their Annual Women’s Conference and is seeking interested vendors who would like to promote their business. The conference is for women of all ages and is designed to help women discover how they may enhance, explore, and enrich their lives both personally and professionally. Over 200 …

Robert’s Rules of Order Seminar at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will host a 3-hour Seminar on Robert’s Rules of Order on November 18 from 6:00-9:00pm in the MB Financial Room at the college’s main campus. Robert’s Rules of Order is a book that is intended to be a guide for conducting meetings and making decisions as a group. …

Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on November 7 and 8, with a session for facilities and large parking lots on November 9. The conference will be offered in five sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and …

Lean Workshops to Improve Productivity & Quality Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – If you’re searching for training that helps you implement solutions to frequent issues you have, but you face time and cost restraints that prevent you from implementing big training projects, these trainings will narrow down the issues and then provide solutions to your most basic problems. Come to these workshops or …

South Suburban College BCI Presents Another Elevation Leadership Summit

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents an Elevation Leadership Summit Taking Faith-Based and Non-Profit Leadership to Loftier Heights! on Monday, October 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts Center with the keynote address by Roy …

South Suburban College BCI Presents The Myers-Briggs & Team Building: Creating a Framework for Business Success Workshop

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) will present the following workshop, The Myers-Briggs & Team Building: Creating a Framework for Business Success, on Thursday, October 6th. Our new half day training is from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This workshop will be held in the South Suburban College …

Women Inspiring Success Event Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Chicagoland Speakers Network (CSN) will hold its Women Inspiring Success Event, WISE 2016, on Thursday, October 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest campus of South Suburban College, located at 16333 Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest. “Any woman looking for more success and less stress will …

Manufacturing Workshop on Blueprint Reading Coming To SSC’s Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Workshop titled Blueprint Reading for Production Operators, Supervisors and Managers on Thursday, September 29 and again on Friday, November 18 from 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. This workshop will be held at the South Suburban College Oak Forest Center in …

Business & Career Institute to Offer Free ISO-9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Workshops in Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, IL – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College (SSC) will offer another course in their Hot Topics on the Go sequence, geared to provide information regarding the key changes organizations will have to consider with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. The workshop will also focus on developing a balanced …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program in August

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this fall at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be August 23-25 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on September 19, 2016. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

HCCTP Provides Graduates With a Short-Term Option at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – This spring South Suburban College (SSC) graduated its eighth class of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP). On May 19th, SSC presented certificates of completion to 16 students, 9 of whom have already been accepted into the trades, including Mary Green of Tinley Park who is working for Gallagher Asphalt …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 28-30 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 25, 2016. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been …

The Core Four of Leadership Training Coming to SSC Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Business & Career Institute of South Suburban College recognizes the need for training that allows current and future leaders to develop the necessary skills to help organizations and companies thrive. They are offering a dynamic and experiential workshop series called “The Core Four of Leadership” this summer, specifically designed for …

Breakfast With BCI April Workshop Presents – FMLA & ADA – What You Need to Know

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –  The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled FMLA & ADA-What You Need to Know, on Thursday, April 21, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00am, with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South …

South Suburban College BCI Presents Elevation Leadership Summit

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents an Elevation Leadership Summit: Taking Faith-Based and Non-Profit Leadership to Loftier Heights! on Monday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts Center with the keynote address by Roy Worley, …

Breakfast With BCI Workshop Series Presents Stop the Insanity!! Bolstering Your Time Management Toolbox

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Stop the Insanity!! Bolstering Your Time Management Toolbox on Thursday, March 3rd from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held in the South …

Lean Construction Workshops Coming to Oak Forest Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a series of Lean Construction workshops designed for construction professionals in a variety of positions. Each workshop is four hours. The first workshop, Introduction to Lean Construction, will be offered on a choice of dates. Following this workshop, construction professionals may take all or any of five topics …

Black History Month Programs Coming to South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of Black History Month. Afro Blues Ensemble presents “A Tribute to Miles Davis” Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Kindig Performing Arts Center The Afro Blues Ensemble is a collective …

2016 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to SSC on March 18th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Judy Ferraro as the Keynote Speaker for the 2016 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016, located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Reach for The Stars” marks the 8th annual event that the college’s Business and Career Institute …

Chicagoland Speakers Network to Host 3rd Annual Public Speaking Symposium at SSC’s Oak Forest Center

OAK FOREST, IL – The Chicagoland Speakers Network would like to help area residents and professionals meet their self-improvement goals in 2016 through a Public Speaking Symposium. The Chicagoland Speakers Network has planned this half-day of educational workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on Thursday, …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents “Build Your Marketing Toolkit: A Framework for Small Businesses and Organizations”

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Build Your Marketing Toolkit: A Framework for Small Businesses and Organizations on Thursday, October 29th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m. This workshop will be held …

Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference Coming to Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is presenting a Winter Preparedness Snow and Ice Conference designed for Public Works directors, supervisors and operators on October 26 and 27, 2015. The conference will be offered in four sessions at SSC’s Oak Forest Center and featuring award winning presenters Chris Walsh, Director of Operations of Beloit Public Works, …

Business & Career Institute to Offer Free ISO-9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Transition Workshop in Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, IL–The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College (SSC) will offer another course in their Hot Topics on the Go sequence, geared to provide information regarding the key changes organizations will have to consider with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. The workshop will also focus on developing a balanced approach and …

South Suburban College to Host Illinois Energy Conservation Codes Free Training in Oak Forest

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College will host a one-day training titled Illinois Energy Construction Codes Free Training, through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO). The free training will be presented by the Illinois Energy and Recycling Office on Thursday, May 7th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., located at SSC’s Oak Forest …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents: Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce, on Wednesday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m. This workshop will be held in Room 5230 …

Business & Career Institute to Offer Free Small SCORE Workshop: How to Really Start Your Own Business

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute and SCORE have once again partnered to bring a free business workshop geared for small business developers and owners. The upcoming workshop– How to Really Start Your Own Business–will be offered Wednesday, March 25h at the college’s Oak Forest Center from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. The cost …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents… Competent Communication: Keys to Building and Sustaining Professional Relationships Parts 2 & 3

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop entitled, Competent Communication: Keys to Building and Sustaining Professional Relationships Parts 2 & 3. BCI is encouraging attendees to benefit from these excellent workshops even if they didn’t attend Part 1 which addressed several communication topics. Part …

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents Competent Communication: Keys to Building and Sustaining Professional Relationships

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a three-part Breakfast with BCI Workshop entitled, Competent Communication: Keys to Building and Sustaining Professional Relationships. All workshops will be held in the South Suburban College Heritage Room from 9:00 a.m. – noon (check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m.). …

2015 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to SSC on March 13th

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Gia Claire as the Keynote Speaker for the 2015 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 13th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Getting it All Together” marks the 7th annual event that the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI) …

Business & Career Institute to Offer Free Small Business SCORE Workshop Next Two Wednesdays

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute and SCORE have once again partnered to bring free business workshops geared for small business developers and owners. The upcoming two-part workshop–Taking Your Business Idea from Concept to Reality–will be offered January 21st and January 28th at the college’s Oak Forest Center. Attendees may …