SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) announces the extension of its Virtual Classroom Model for the 2020 Fall Semester, including a blending of classroom instruction methods, limited on-campus activities and athletic programs training. Fall classes begin Monday, August 17th and class schedules and registration are available online from ssc.edu. “These measures will be implemented in …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a new non-credit course this summer titled COVID–19 Contact Tracing: Changing the Face of the Public Health Workforce. With the pandemic-driven need for contact tracing, this course provides an overview of contact tracing investigations to meet the demand of the growing public health …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College (SSC) Athletic Department announces seven Academic All-Americans from the 2019-2020 Academic Year as recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA): Cayla Turner, Women’s Basketball, 3.64 GPA (Oak Forest High School) Tom Dougherty, Baseball, 3.72 GPA (Shepard High School) Haley Kohnen, Softball, 3.81 (Crown Point High School) …
Greetings South Suburban College Community, I come to you today with heavy heart at the thought of what is happening in our community today. The violent upheaval and spirit of disruption, corruption, and lawless behavior is unnerving. My heart cries for my community! We are looking at an America that is plagued by systemic racism …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College has been chosen as a COVID-19 testing site by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the site today along with South Suburban College Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli and President Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., on its opening day of testing. The testing tents were set …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer and Fall Registrations are in progress at South Suburban College (SSC) online from ssc.edu. SSC is providing two sets of Virtual Information Sessions via Zoom on May 26th and 27th both for general enrollment and transfer questions, as well as Workforce Equity Initiative grant applications. The Virtual Information Session links are …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– It’s not too late to get registered for classes at South Suburban College. SSC’s Office of Continuing Education has scheduled a variety of non-credit courses that will be offered through the college’s Virtual Classroom this summer. Registration is open right up to the start of class the week of June 1, 2020. …
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration, South Suburban College has extended our Virtual Classroom Model through the Summer Semester. Our facilities will open on June 1, 2020, pending new developments. While SSC continues to be proactive, we do not want you to be deterred from pursuing your educational goals or completing your studies. Summer and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer Registration is in progress at South Suburban College (SSC) online from ssc.edu. The 2020 Summer Semester begins the week of Monday, June 1st. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon to secure their preferred schedule. SSC has moved to a Virtual Classroom Model through the summer semester with some …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–In honor of Earth Awareness Day, South Suburban College is pleased to announce its 2019 Tree Campus USA® recognition. Tree Campus USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. SSC was one of just …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking donations to assist students with hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as initiate an investment in the expansion of College healthcare programs. The SSCF announced the establishment of a COVID-19 Student Impact Fund last week with an initial $10,000 commitment to …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Player Courtney Carter has been named the 2019-20 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. A sophomore guard for the Bulldogs, Carter averaged 15.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game along with an NJCAA-best mark of 5.5 steals per game and …
You can now fill out your census form at home either ONLINE or by phone to (844) 330-2020 or (844) 468-2020 for Spanish. Be prepared with the letter you have received and follow the instructions on the U.S. Census website. Cook County will continue to conduct virtual outreach to make sure everyone is counted. Why …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –South Suburban College (SSC) is donating supplies and masks to local healthcare providers. The College’s Allied Health & Careers and Nursing Departments have gathered a significant range of N95 masks with respirators, surgical masks, filters, gloves, gowns and personal protection kits for area hospitals. Additionally, during SSC’s facility closure, staff at the …
Summer Registration is in progress at South Suburban College (SSC) online from ssc.edu. The 2020 Summer Semester begins the week of Monday, June 1st for both credit and non-credit classes. The summer class schedule is also available online from ssc.edu. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon to secure their preferred schedule. The …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is extending its Spring Break for students through March 22, 2020 as a precaution related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The college is also implementing a Spring Break for all Adult Education classes next week. Students with a clinical rotation will be contacted with more details. SSC will remain open and …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College wants everyone in College District 510 to be counted. The college will be hosting informational sessions regarding the 2020 Census at both the Main Campus in South Holland and the Oak Forest Center. The United States Census counts every resident in the country and takes place every 10 years. …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a collection of artworks by Nancy Fleischman titled “From the Body.” The solo exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery from March 2 – March 26, 2020. A reception for the artist will take place in the …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Building Construction Technology Program is launching a new 16-week cohort for a cutting-edge Solar Photovoltaic Installers Certificate. The first session (BLD-299) will start during SSC’s spring second 8-week courses March 17th through May 14th on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upon successful completion of the first 8-week session, students are eligible …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their annual Law Day on Thursday, April 30, 2020. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in the Performing Arts Center. This is a rare …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering once again to offer a 2020 Career Fair on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Atrium at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, …
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). …
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 Spring 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 …
March 2, 2020 – 7:00 pm Orchestra & Chamber String Ensemble Concert March 3, 2020 – 7:00 pm Jazz Combo Concert March 6, 2020 – 7:00 pm Symphonic Band, SSC Voices Concert March 18, 2020 – 12:00 pm Lecture Recital: Irene Claude, SSC Flute Faculty PLEASE NOTE: This calendar is correct at the time of …
OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College Department of Allied Health & Careers is hosting an Open House for the Coding Specialist Program on Saturday, February 29th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the college’s Oak Forest Center. Coding Specialist is a three semester, 40 credit hour certificate program (including prerequisites) with excellent job potential. The …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Program has earned two national honors this week on the heels of Head Coach John Pigatti’s 400th victory. The Bulldogs were named the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Two-Year College Team-of-the-Week for January 20-26, 2020. Additionally, sophomore guard Courtney Carter was named National Junior College Athletic …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is accepting registrations for its Winter Camp for boys and girls Ages 8-14 on Sunday, February 16th from 3-5 p.m. at South Suburban College. The goal of the camp is to improve fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. To register please call …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College will host its 24th annual Regional High School Art Student Exhibit from January 27th through the student art festival celebration on February 21, 2020. The exhibition includes 22 regional high school districts from Illinois and Indiana. Approximately 300 pieces of student artwork will …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban Trades Initiative announces an Open House of the first rehabbed house by a student and apprentice partnership program on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. The house is located at 305 Sauganash Street, Park Forest, IL. The South Suburban Trades Initiative was created by the Village …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Pigatti won his 400th game last night in a 74-67 victory over Olive Harvey. In his 14th season at the college, Pigatti’s record is now 400-78, good for an .837 winning percentage. “It’s a tremendous accomplishment and a tribute to some great players who …
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 …
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) …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces its annual play for young audiences in January. This year’s offering will be Michele L. Vacca’s “Cinderella.” Performances are scheduled for January 11 and 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and January 14-17, 2020, at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. …
OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College’s Maker Lab is offering a Maker Day: DIY Holiday Ornament Workshop on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the college’s Oak Forest Center. Participants of all ages are encouraged to bring family and friends to create personalized ornaments. The cost is $7 per ornament or …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –South Suburban College and the SSC Foundation will host a special National Day of Giving event – Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser – on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The free event will begin with breakfast from 9 – 10 a.m. and memorial presentation to follow from 10 – 11 a.m. in SSC’s …
OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College is hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center in Room 5190. Attendees will learn about an exciting career pathway that is expected to grow 18% through 2020, according to the US Department of Labor. Information will …
OAK FOREST, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Certified Production Technician Open House on Thursday, November 21st from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5170 of the college’s Oak Forest Center. The Open House will feature a program overview from 6:00-6:30 p.m. with lab tours and questions from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Certified …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College is hosting a Health Care Industry Night on Monday, November 18th from 5-8 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. The event will include informational sessions and a panel discussion about SSC’s Nursing and Community Health Worker Programs, as well as its new Patient Care Technician Program. Industry leaders and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition of photographs by Jordan Scott in the Photo Four through the Closing Reception on November 20th at 12:30 pm. Scott received a Chicago Photography Academy Certificate in 2015 and a BA from Indiana University in …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Maker Lab, located at the Oak Forest Center, is presenting a workshop designed to introduce “makers” to laser cutting on Saturday, November 9th from 12-2:00 p.m. Makers will be introduced to 2D design using Inkscape and Corel Draw software. The workshop will teach different processes such as raster, engrave and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Basketball Programs are gearing up for the 2019-20 season with the Men’s Team set to open at home this Saturday, November 2nd vs. Northwestern University (Club). The Bulldogs are ranked #3 in the newest NJCAA Division II Pre-Season Poll. They will feature 12 new players and will be vying …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Thursday, December 26th and Friday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 34 years and has taught baseball skills at many other baseball camps throughout the …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 …
A free class is available to qualified applicants during the spring term. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Spring Registration is in progress at South Suburban College (SSC). The 2020 Spring Semester begins the week of Monday, January 13th for both credit and non-credit classes at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The class schedules are …
Learn more about WEI and apply now! SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College recently announced its selection for a Workforce Equity Grant through the Illinois Community College Board which includes funding for several new in-demand programs. The project is designed to create, support and expand short-term workforce training opportunities in high need areas within …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College (SSC) Office of Student Life & Leadership is hosting several events in recognition of Red Ribbon Week. The following events will be held at the college’s Main Campus — 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL. For more information contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership, Room …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a collection of artworks by Jessica Ann Wagner titled “Goddess Guide Us – Divine Feminine Intervention.” The solo exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery from October 24 – November 15, 2019. An artist lecture and reception …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College (SSC) Sustainability Committee is hosting a wide range of events in recognition of National Sustainability Month. The SSC Sustainability Committee was established in 2011 to coordinate the college’s efforts in sustainability leadership within its community. All of the following events will be held at the Main Campus— 15800 S. …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Art & Design Department present an exhibition of drawings by artist Mike Benedetto in the Dulgar Gallery through the closing Artist Reception on Thursday, October 17th at 1 p.m. Mike Benedetto is a Chicago artist who does conceptual work in various media. His work investigates the self and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces auditions for its annual play for young audiences. This year’s offering will be Michele L. Vacca’s “Cinderella.” Auditions are open to all students and community members aged 18 and up. Readings will be held on October 3rd and on October 4th at …
OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5190 of the college’s Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. New this fall is the free …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College officially received its full accreditation for the maximum period of ten years from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Ron Kawanna, Associate Vice President of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, delivered the news to the Board of Trustees in a presentation at the college’s September Board Meeting. “The 10-year reaccreditation …
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 …
Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE for these events (donations are appreciated to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund). For more information or to confirm dates and …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition titled “Textures of the World,” photographs by artist Genaro Palacios in the Photo Four Gallery through October 4, 2019. Genaro Palacios was born in Mexico City. He studied Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Tec de …
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 HOLLAND, IL– Stolen money, passports, travel brochures and identical briefcases… perfect ingredients for a recipe of confusion, mayhem and laughter come to South Suburban College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center. Performances will take place on September 20 and 27, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., and September 21, 28 and 29, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Spinoff, written …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of late start classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for a wide range of 12-week courses set to begin the week of September 16th and later. Prospective students should get started with …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled “What Beauty Has Given Me: Michele Norman.” The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery August 27-October 11, 2019. An artist lecture and reception will take place on September 19th in Room 4340 …
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 HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Coding Specialist Program is now offering a dual enrollment cycle for the fall and spring semesters. New students will be able to take prerequisites or the first semester of Coding classes this fall starting on August 19th or during spring semester in January of 2020. The Coding Specialist Program …
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 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 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% …
A Free Class is available to qualified applicants during the fall term. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Fall Registration is in progress at South Suburban College (SSC). The 2019 Fall Semester begins the week of Monday, August 19th for both credit and non-credit classes at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The class schedules are …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The 2019 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting its 14th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments. The Bulldog Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Lincolnshire Country Club—390 E. Richton Road in Crete, IL. Registration begins at …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—South Suburban College (SSC) president, Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., is being selected as one of five honorees for the 2019 Ignitor Award from the Professional Women’s Network (PWN). The Ignitor Award identifies individuals who overcame obstacles to climb to extraordinary heights while lighting the way for other women to follow. PWN will be …
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 …
OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., in Room 5190 of the college’s Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. New this fall is an evening …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Mike Monaghan made a special trip to the June Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of South Suburban College to acknowledge and present the ICCTA Service Award to both Vice-Chair John Daly and Trustee DeFilippo. “The ICCTA would like to recognize …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–This spring, 17 South Suburban College staff, Green Club students and their families gathered together to kick off the college’s community garden clean up and to plant a special garden just for pollinators. The pollinator garden will benefit butterflies, bees and birds by providing food and nectar sources, as well as plants for …
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 …
OAK FOREST, IL– South Suburban College is hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career pathway that is expected to grow 18% through 2020, according to the US Department of Labor. Information will be provided about …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is still accepting registrations for their Summer Camps for boys and girls from 3rd through 8th grade along with a high school camp from June 24-25, 2019. The goal of the camps is to improve fundamentals and to have some fun along the way. Registration …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Office of Continuing Education is now offering a TruVision Productions class. This six week summer session runs from June 24-August 1, 2019, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for a total of 72 hours. KFK-C78-730, Ages 12-18 The TruVision Productions curriculum includes acting, vocal arts, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education and STEM Department are partnering to offer a course to help fill the summer days with activities that will inspire and challenge kids and young adults. SSC Maker Lab presents, Google AIY Projects: bring artificial intelligence to your maker projects. With this AIY Voice Kit from …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2020 to local students at the college’s annual Academic Achievement Reception in May. In doing so, the SSC Foundation surpassed the $2.1 million in total scholarships since it began awarding them in 1989. “It is …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Members of the Village of South Holland Education Commission visited South Suburban College’s May Meeting of the Board of Trustees to make a special award presentation to longtime college Biology instructor Gerald (G.A.) Griffith. “The Red Tulip Award is presented annually to educators who work with South Holland students and who demonstrate outstanding …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College’s Pharmacy Technician Program has undergone a series of changes over the past academic year under the direction of new program coordinator Alfred Evans. Changes include new curriculum and delivery strategies, and most recently, the college announced its new Pharmacy Faculty Advisory Board. The advisory board includes the following regional …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Basketball Program is currently accepting registrations for their annual summer camps in June. The 2019 Bulldog Championship Basketball Camp will take place from June 17-20 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with a Shooting Camp the following week from June 24-27 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer their annual 2019 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fieldhouse at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– Summer Registration is still in progress at South Suburban College (SSC). The 2019 Summer Semester begins on Monday, June 3rd for both credit and non-credit classes at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The summer session is an excellent opportunity for current students to take one or two courses to …
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 …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College Men’s Basketball student-athlete Rhyss Lewis recently received two major post-season honors when he was named All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II along with being selected to play in their National All-Star Game in Las Vegas, NV. A sophomore guard, Lewis averaged 26.6 points, 3.5 assists, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC), with the assistance of Career Development Systems (CDS), hosted the 12th Annual Video Competition on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The competition showcases talent from high schools as well as provides tours of the college’s facilities, including the television studio, audio studio and multimedia …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Green Club is pleased to host a Sustainability Fair this month to celebrate Earth Week. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the movie “Home,” a documentary by French director Yann Arthus-Bertrand, will be shown in Lecture Hall C from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Through visually stunning footage from over fifty countries, …
OAK FOREST, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, May 9th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase this unique profession and wide-open job market, along with SSC’s program and curriculum. SSC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission …
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 …
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, …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their sixth annual Law Day on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in the Performing Arts Center. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer their annual 2019 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fieldhouse at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. …
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. …
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Women’s Volleyball Team is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the SSC Fieldhouse. The event is open to the public free of charge for kids ages 10 and younger. All children must be preregistered as space is limited. For more information …