Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 by Webmaster

South Holland, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, combined with effective communication skills. Residents …

Ruth Johnson Colvin Selected as Recipient of 2023 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Distinguished Alumnus Award

Posted on June 7, 2023June 27, 2023 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Ruth Johnson Colvin, a graduate of South Suburban College (SSC), formerly known as Thornton Junior College (TJC), was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Distinguished Alumnus Award. Johnson Colvin attended the College from 1934 to 1936. This centenarian (born in Chicago, Illinois, on December …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults needing basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, and practical communication skills. Residents can …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy (AVL) Tutoring Program to educate adults who are unable to read and experience difficulty with daily activities, including competing in today’s job market. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for instruction in basic literacy …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Webmaster

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Webmaster

Spring Registration Open for Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Courses at South Suburban College

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College (SSC) Adult Education Department has opened registration for its free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Both programs will run through April 6 during the Spring 2023 Semester. Most Adult Education programs are offered full and part-time at the Main Campus in …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, combined with effective communication …

Spring Registration Open for Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Courses at South Suburban College – UPDATED

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College (SSC) Adult Education Department has opened registration for its free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Both programs will run from January 17 through April 6 during the Spring 2023 Semester. Most of the Adult Education programs are offered both full and …

South Suburban College to Host In-Person Family Reading Night on November 17

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s (SSC) Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting a Family Reading Night event on Thursday, November 17, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The event will occur at the Performing Arts Center of SSC’s main campus in South Holland, Illinois. The public is encouraged to attend the free event to learn more …

Spring Registration Open for Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Courses at South Suburban College

Posted on October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College (SSC) Adult Education Department has opened registration for its free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Both programs will run from Tuesday, January 17, through Thursday, April 6, during the Spring 2023 Semester. Most Adult Education programs are offered full and part-time at …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, combined with effective communication …

Fall Registration Open for Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Courses at South Suburban College

Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College (SSC) Adult Education Department has opened registration for its free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Both programs will run from September 12 through December 8 during the Fall 2022 Semester. Most of the Adult Education programs are offered both full and part-time …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Residents are welcome …

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program

Posted on July 25, 2022July 27, 2023 by Webmaster

OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Local residents are welcome to …

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program Seeks Tutors and Learners

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking tutors and learners to participate in the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading and communication skills. Community residents are …

Adult Literacy at South Suburban College: Free Learning Opportunities are Available and Volunteer Tutors are Needed

Posted on April 21, 2022April 25, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults who never received the proper instruction. Adults who are unable to read have a much more difficult time with many daily activities that others may take for granted, along with a clear disadvantage in today’s competitive job market. …

South Suburban College Opens Late Spring Class Registration for Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Courses

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College (SSC) Adult Education Department has extended the enrollment period for its free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The late spring session is scheduled from April 18 through June 16, 2022. Most of the Adult Education programs are offered both full-time and part-time …

Last Chance Registration in the New Year for Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Courses at SSC

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department has extended the enrollment period for its free programs in the New Year on January 12-14, 2022. Many adults choose to further build on their skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required …

South Suburban College Seeks Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutors and Offers Free Services

Posted on October 28, 2021October 29, 2021 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is encouraging residents …

Register Soon for Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Courses at South Suburban College in the New Year

Posted on October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success in the New Year. Many adults choose to further build on their skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) program. The HSE program will …

Register Now for South Suburban College’s Free High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language Classes in South Holland, Oak Forest or Online

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of free opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success this fall. Registration and the required Placement Test for the free High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are by appointment only on August 30 …

South Suburban College Seeking Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutors

Posted on July 29, 2021August 11, 2021 by Webmaster

Adult Literacy Program to provide tutor training classes in September. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development …

South Suburban College Announces Development of Barber College at South Holland Campus

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the establishment of a new Barber College at its December 12th Board Meeting. SSC’s goal is for the Barber College to launch its first class during the Fall 2020 Semester. The program has been submitted to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) …

Free GED/HSE and English as a Second Language Classes offered through South Suburban College in South Holland, Oak Forest and Riverdale

Posted on October 25, 2019October 28, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Registration for the free ESL & GED classes will take place November 1 and 7, November 14 and 15, and November 21 and 22 at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in …

Registration is Open for Non-Credit Classes at South Suburban College

Posted on August 21, 2019September 11, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– It’s not too late to get registered for classes at South Suburban College. SSC’s Office of Continuing Education offers a variety of non-credit courses throughout the Fall Semester, with registration open right up to the start of class. With the wide-variety of start dates, class times, course lengths and offerings, students have …

Free GED/HSE and English as a Second Language Classes Offered Through South Suburban College in South Holland, Oak Forest and Riverdale

Posted on August 15, 2019September 11, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Registration for these free programs will take place from September 9-12, beginning at 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. in Room L233 for GED/HSE and Room 1243 for English as a Second …

South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is Offering Free Services and Seeking Volunteer Tutors

Posted on April 29, 2019April 30, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is currently seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is encouraging …

Free GED/HSE Classes Coming Soon to South Suburban College’s South Holland and Oak Forest Campuses

Posted on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Many adults choose to pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency exams. …

Free English as a Second Language Classes Coming Soon to South Suburban College’s South Holland and Oak Forest Campuses

Posted on March 14, 2019March 15, 2019 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels. Registration begins April 15, 2019. (Students must be prepared to stay …

South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is encouraged to join SSC for this free event to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and …

Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Posted on July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by Webmaster

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 …

SSC High School Equivalency Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its 91, 2018 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Webmaster

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 …

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

Posted on May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 by Webmaster

Free High School Equivalency & English Language Acquisition Registration Days Coming Soon at SSC

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Webmaster

South Suburban College Offers Free Citizenship Classes

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Free Citizenship Classes will be offered at South Suburban College’s main campus in Room 1243 on Thursday evenings October 5 to December 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Registration will be held September 25, 26 and 27th at 6:00pm in Room 1243. You will learn how to: Interview for the Citizenship Exam …

Free High School Equivalency & English as a Second Language Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on August 11, 2017August 14, 2017 by Webmaster

Mother and Son Graduate Together at SSC High School Equivalency Ceremony

Posted on June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led in the procession by South Suburban College’s …

SSC High School Equivalency Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its 47, 2017 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by …

SSC Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Posted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 by Webmaster

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 …

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …

Free High School Equivalency & English Language Acquisition Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 by Webmaster

South Suburban College to Host Free Family Reading Night

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting their annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the SSC Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is invited to join SSC for a FREE event to find out about community literacy while enjoying …

South Suburban College ESL Class Helps the Homeless

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class once again participated in a “Mats for the Homeless” Workshop Service Learning project. The mats are created with plastic bags from the SSC Recycling Center. The students cut the bags into strips and make plastic yarn or “plarn.” They use the …

South Suburban College to Host Family Reading Night

Posted on March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting their annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the SSC Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is invited to join SSC to find out about community literacy while enjoying stories and presentations. There …

South Suburban College and Thornton Township Partner To Provide Education and Training for Residents

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College and Thornton Township have pooled resources to help residents with training and job opportunities. This collaboration has saved taxpayer dollars by helping clients get off of General Assistance and into gainful employment. For the past 18 months, residents have received almost 7,000 hours of training, resulting in at …

Free High School Equivalency & English Language Acquisition Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on December 20, 2016December 21, 2016 by Webmaster

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

Posted on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …

Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunity

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 26 – October 1, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate. More than 36 million adults nationwide, including 1.2 million in Illinois, …

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

Posted on September 22, 2016September 23, 2016 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is …

Free High School Equivalency & English Language Acquisition Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Webmaster

SSC GED Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College honored its sixty-nine 2016 GED (General Education Development) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their GED Certificates. Chairman Zuccarelli spoke at the event followed by …

Free Adult Education Registration Days Coming Soon to South Suburban College and Community Sites

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Webmaster

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults choose …

Free Adult Education Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Webmaster