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 to take this opportunity to volunteer as a tutor or encourage someone you know to take advantage of the free program.

New tutor training sessions will take place on the Main Campus on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. from June 3rd through June 18th in Room 1243c. The tutor training is an 18-hour program that culminates with literacy training certification. Once certified, the tutors will go out to visit their adult learners at locations in or near their neighborhoods. Tutoring sites have already been established at the following locations: Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest, Glenwood-Lynwood Library, Harvey Public Library, Phoenix Library, Calumet City Public Library, Grande Prairie Library in Hazel Crest, Homewood Public Library, South Holland Public Library, South Suburban College Library in South Holland, Oak Forest Center Library, Lansing Public Library, Dolton Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, Markham Public Library, and Midlothian Public Library. Tutoring is scheduled by the availability of the tutors and the learners, and the availability of space and hours of the tutoring sites.

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. SSC’s Office of Adult Education administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

Tutors will receive free professional development services throughout this program. Successful tutors are also eligible for letters of support or recommendation for jobs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and more. These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

Volunteers must register for the volunteer tutor training class by June 2, 2015. If you would like to volunteer or if you know someone who would benefit from tutoring services, please contact LaKisha Hillard, M. Ed, Coordinator of the Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email lhillard@ssc.edu. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Illinois Imaging Services of Central Illinois is hosting a workshop for current and new home performance business owners at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost of $30 per person includes lunch.

The workshop will be conducted by Brian Kumer, Owner of Thermal Imaging Services. Kumer has also operated the Illinois Home Performance Building Science Hotline since 2012, talking with homeowners and HP contractors about a variety of issues. This workshop is a result. Topics will include:

• Updating your Home Performance business plan
• Marketing your services
• Generating and following up on leads
• Educating your clients about making good, cost effective improvements
• Training your employees about running a green business
• Asking for and closing the sale
• Networking

Kumer says, “Stop leaving money on the table and generate more revenue per job!”

This workshop is brought to you through Illinois Home Performance with funding from Illinois Energy Now, an energy efficiency program administered by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Energy and Recycling Office.

The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois. Email Nburrows@ssc.edu with questions or for registration information, or register directly online: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eauo5g2p41c6c2f6&oseq=&c=&ch.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) announces two Phi Theta Kappa student members were honored at the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet held in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Alejandro Gonzalez of Calumet City, Illinois, and Daniel Boulos of Dyer, Indiana, now alumni, were joined by SSC President Don Manning and Phi Theta Kappa Coordinator Joan Rosen in Springfield to receive their recognitions.

Gonzalez is now majoring in Chemistry at Governors State University and Boulos has recently transferred on to Purdue University–Calumet where he is majoring in Computer Science.  Both students and competed for the All-USA Scholarship sponsored by Coca-Cola, along with students from every community college in Illinois.  While neither student won, they joined an elite team of Illinois community college students who are also members of Phi Theta Kappa, and “represented SSC with dignity, integrity and pride” according to Manning.

Established in 1927, South Suburban College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college with a diverse annual student population of more than 15,000. With locations in South Holland and Oak Forest, Illinois, SSC offers instruction in more than 100 career paths leading to certificates and Associate Degrees and transferable credit.

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000 or visit www.ssc.edu.

50% discount for summer classes at Oak Forest Center for all students.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–Open Registration for the Summer 2015 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is still in progress. Summer classes begin Monday, June 8^th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The summer payment deadline is Friday, May 22^nd and payment will be due at the time of registration after May 22^nd. SSC is also offering a special 50% discount for summer classes at the Oak Forest Center. The discount is only applicable at the Oak Forest Center in order to promote expanded offerings at this location, and is good for all credit classes on a first come, first served basis.

The summer session is an opportunity for students to begin or continue their college experience with SSC, or to come home from their four year institution to take additional credits conveniently and at a more affordable rate.

Prospective students should complete the Online Application Form at www.ssc.edu to begin the enrollment process. New students will receive an SSC email account and a “My SSC” Username & Password via email which will allow access to the online schedule and class registration. The My SSC portal also allows students 24-hour access during college closed periods.

Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now to increase opportunities for funding assistance, enroll early and create their preferred schedule at SSC. Visit www.fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid using institution code 001769. Students who wish to use financial aid as payment for summer classes must have an official high school or GED transcript on file, and must visit the Financial Aid Office to have funds applied to their account.  Official transcripts must have a school seal and graduation date on them.  Transcripts can be hand-delivered to the Admissions Office or mailed to:  Office of Admissions (15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473). If a transcript is hand-delivered it must be in the original sealed, unopened envelope.

Contact the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for enrollment information. SSC’s Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.  The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.