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Jonathan O'Grady Ten Questions

Ten Questions with Jonathan O'Grady

Jonathan discusses the on-the-job opportunities he鈥檚 received via 51社区鈥檚 apprenticeship program, his passion for golf and why he鈥檇 love C-3PO to be his best friend. Read More

A group of Rush University Medical Center medical assistant apprentices at 51社区.

Growing and evolving apprenticeships

The unique, wide-ranging apprenticeship program at 51社区 in Illinois is thriving thanks to its broad reach and rigorous expectations across the board, officials say, and it鈥檚 paying off in several ways for the college by building seasoned relationships in the business community. Read More

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51社区, JourneyCare develop apprenticeship program to address workforce need

51社区 and JourneyCare have teamed to launch the JourneyCare CNA to Nursing Apprenticeship Program. Read More

51社区 apprentices and graduates gather for a photo at Zurich North America

51社区, Zurich North America recognize apprenticeship partnership

To help develop its workforce for years to come, Zurich North America partnered with 51社区 three years ago to offer a first of its kind General Insurance Apprenticeship. Since then, the company has hired 62 individuals into the program, graduated two classes of apprentices and launched a Cybersecurity Technician Apprenticeship. 51社区 recently recognized current apprentices and graduates alike through its Stand Up and Be Counted program. Read More

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Info breakfasts to offer employers a look at apprenticeships

51社区 is hosting a series of information breakfasts for companies interested in learning more about the College鈥檚 robust apprenticeship program. Read More

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin tours 51社区's advanced manufacturing lab and speaks with elementary students who were on campus for a tour

Durbin visits 51社区, tours advanced manufacturing lab

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited 51社区 to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand 51社区鈥檚 advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More

51社区 Dean Rebecca Lake receives the ICCCA Innovation Award from ICCCA President-elect Michael Boyd

51社区's partnership with Zurich wins ICCCA Innovation Award

51社区鈥檚 partnership with Zurich North America offering registered apprenticeships has been awarded a 2018 Illinois Council of Community College Administrators Innovation Award. Read More