Community Job Fair May 22 at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a 2018 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22 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 Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. SSC and Thornton Township invite all job seekers to participate at this special event. For your convenience, free resume writing assistance will also be offered.

The following employers/service organizations have committed to attend to date, and more are expected to confirm soon:

160 Driving Academy
ABF Freight
Advocate Health Care
Allied Universal Security
AMTRAK
Blommer Chocolate Company
Blue Cap
Bria of River Oaks
Childcare Careers
Command Center
Cook County Health & Hospital System
CTF Illinois
DeVry University
Dot Foods, Inc.
Ed Miniat LLC
Elite Staffing
Friends of the Forest
GCA
Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel
Illiana Financial Credit Union
Integrity Trade Services
JMJ Talent Solutions and Staffing
Manor Care Health Services
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Mi-Jack Products
Pace Suburban Bus
Positive Connections/ STA
Professional Transportation Inc.
Roseland Community Hospital
Safety Service Systems Inc.
Schillings
Schneider

The Community Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to recruit upcoming SSC graduates and alumni, current students, and community residents. For more information please call Diamond Wright at (708) 210-5748 or email: dwright@ssc.edu. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740.

Job Seekers at the South Suburban College and Thornton Township Job Fair at the College

2018 Community Job Fair flyer

Toilet Room Renovations – Phase One

Toilet Room Renovations – Phase 1

Titled, sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing, Room 2115, at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on May 30, 2018, for the following work: TOILET ROOM RENOVATIONS – PHASE ONE for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE. Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the President’s Conference Room. Work will be let under one prime contract, to the lowest responsible bidder.

Plans and Specifications may be obtained on or after May 7, 2018, at the office of the Architect, PLANERA ARCHITECTS 18225 Morris Avenue, Homewood, Illinois, 60430. Contractors wishing to submit proposal are advised to contact the architect prior to picking up plan and specifications. Further, all questions regarding the Plans and Specifications should be provided to the architect prior to the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The architect may be contacted at 708-747-3600. ALL BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED. If not pre-qualified, complete A.I.A. Document A-305 (Contractors Qualification Statement) for consideration before picking up Plans & Specifications. A $100.00 deposit is required. Deposit is refundable if a bid is submitted; forfeited if no bid is submitted.

A 10% Bid Bond will be required of all bidders. A 100% Performance Bond and a Labor/Material Bond will be required of the successful bidder, written by a Surety approved by the Owner. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance and payment bond, execute the Contract and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle him to a return of the aforementioned amount.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room, South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois, 60473. Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment. Compliance with all requirements of the laws of the State of Illinois shall be mandatory.

These requirements shall include, but are not limited to, payment of the prevailing wage including fringe benefits for labor on the work to be done, the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects, the State of Illinois Human Rights Act, and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. The Board of Trustees, Community College District #510, South Holland, Illinois, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award the bid in the manner that best serves the interests of the Owner.

Roof Coating & Related Work – Phase One

Roof Replacement and Related Work at South Suburban College

Titled, sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing, Room 2115, at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2018, for the following work: ROOFING COATING AND RELATED WORK – PHASE ONE for SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE. Bids will be opened at that time, or shortly thereafter in the President’s Conference Room. Work will be let under one prime contract, to the lowest responsible bidder.

Plans and Specifications may be obtained on or after May 7, 2018, at the office of the Architect, PLANERA ARCHITECTS 18225 Morris Avenue, Homewood, Illinois, 60430. Contractors wishing to submit proposal are advised to contact the architect prior to picking up plan and specifications. Further, all questions regarding the Plans and Specifications should be provided to the architect prior to the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The architect may be contacted at 708-747-3600. ALL BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED. If not pre-qualified, complete A.I.A. Document A-305 (Contractors Qualification Statement) for consideration before picking up Plans & Specifications. A $100.00 deposit is required. Deposit is refundable if a bid is submitted; forfeited if no bid is submitted.

A 10% Bid Bond will be required of all bidders. A 100% Performance Bond and a Labor/Material Bond will be required of the successful bidder, written by a Surety approved by the Owner. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance and payment bond, execute the Contract and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle him to a return of the aforementioned amount.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 15, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room, South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois, 60473. Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment. Compliance with all requirements of the laws of the State of Illinois shall be mandatory.

These requirements shall include, but are not limited to, payment of the prevailing wage including fringe benefits for labor on the work to be done, the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects, the State of Illinois Human Rights Act, and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. The Board of Trustees, Community College District #510, South Holland, Illinois, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award the bid in the manner that best serves the interests of the Owner.

SSC Dean of Student Services Welcomes “BRUNO” the Bulldog Mascot

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – “Bruno,” SSC’s Bulldog Mascot, stopped by the Office of Student Life and Leadership on Monday, April 23, 2018 and was welcomed to campus by Patrice Burton, Dean of Student Services. “Bruno” was excited to visit and wanted to thank the hundreds of students who submitted names on his behalf with the winning entry being submitted by SSC student Monica Bondi.

Burton assured “Bruno” that he will have that chance to thank the students on Thursday, May 3rd at the annual “Bulldog Bash.” “This student-centered day will be especially exciting as Bruno will join the Student Life and Leadership staff to thank our students for choosing SSC and wish them the best in upcoming semesters. There will be current information on Summer and Fall Enrollment, Clubs and Organizations, the Veteran’s Center, Student Life, Student Assistance Program, Service Learning, Student Leadership and student resources from a variety of agencies such as PACE, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, etc.” Burton looks forward to officially introducing the new Manager of Student Programming and the recently elected Student Trustee Elect to the students, faculty and staff. “There will be food, giveaways, music, a raffle, and a good time will be had by all,” stated Burton.

If you want to have a good time as well, then join the bevy of students already registered at South Suburban College and begin your educational journey. Please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

SSC Bulldog Mascot Bruno and Dean of Student Services Patrice Burton
Pictured: SSC Bulldog Mascot Bruno and Dean of Student Services Patrice Burton

South Suburban College Students Recognized at Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Two South Suburban College (SSC) students were recognized at the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Students Jada Muldrow and Ifeoma Onwumelu were accompanied by Joan Rosen, faculty advisor for Phi Theta Kappa at SSC, and Dr. Lynette Stokes, Vice President of Academic Services at SSC.

“Travelling to Springfield was an awesome experience,” said Onwumelu. “I appreciate how PTK recognizes our achievements because it pushes me to do more academically. Being surrounded by so many positive people in this honor society makes me a more positive person. It’s an honor to be a member of this organization.”
The PTK Honor Society is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly state and community colleges. The society has recognized and encouraged scholarship among two-year college students by providing 100 years of stimulation and enrichment, while promoting the academic integrity of the associate degree program. The society is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi and has more than 2 million members in more than 1,250 chapters. South Suburban College has a local chapter of PTK Honor Society.

“PTK is an amazing organization that helps bring out the best in its members – academically and socially – and showcases the achievements made by everyone included,” added Muldrow. “Some of the major benefits of joining PTK include getting to indulge in an honor society that truly cares for its members, helping out the community in and around SSC, and being part of a club/fraternity that is internationally based.”
The mission of PTK is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. To achieve this purpose, PTK provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. The PTK All-USA Academic Team is sponsored annually by PTK, USA Today and the American Association of Community Colleges.

For more information about becoming a member of PTK, or registering for summer classes at South Suburban College, call (708) 596-2000 and ask to speak with a recruiter. Summer classes begin on June 4, 2018.

Photo of Jada Muldrow, Joan Rosen and Ifeoma Onwumelu
Pictured: Jada Muldrow (left), Phi Theta Kappa faculty advisor Joan Rosen (middle) and Ifeoma Onwumelu (right) at the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team banquet

South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 5th Annual Law Day on May 1st

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their fifth annual Law Day on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. 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 opportunity for the community to observe the First District at work at an off-site location. The general public–especially educators and students–is encouraged to attend this unique opportunity to witness some of the area’s most talented, professional litigators in action.

Opening remarks will begin at 10:00 a.m. with doors opening at 9:30. Following the arguments, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Appellate Prosecutor and Appellate Defender. The justices will return to the PAC for another question and answer session at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Attendees are welcome to stay for a Mock Crime Scene Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus, as well as a Court Reporting Demonstration from 12 noon–2:00 p.m., in the Heritage Room. This event also provides guests with an opportunity to find out more about educational and career opportunities in the judicial field, and to learn about SSC’s Paralegal, Court Reporting and Criminal Justice programs.

For more information about Law Day, or to RSVP for the day’s events, please email jcieslik@ssc.edu or contact Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579.

SSC’s Coach John Pigatti Named Region IV-B Coach of the Year for 2018

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Coach John Pigatti just completed his 12th year as head coach of the SSC Bulldogs and has accumulated a tremendous career coaching record of 353-71. He has won nine Region IV Championships, his teams have been to nine NJCAA Division II National Championships in 12 years and have also been ranked #1 in the country. The Bulldogs have also been ranked in the top ten every season since Pigatti has been at South Suburban College.

Coach Pigatti has been named the 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008, and 2007 Coach-of-the Year in Region IV, District 4, and by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. More importantly, the sophomores he recruited have signed a scholarship to play at a 4-year college or university.

Congratulations to Coach Pigatti and the 2018 Bulldogs who qualified for the National Championship Tournament. Jordan Matthews was named NJCAA, Region IV 1st Team and MVP of Regional Tournament and Courtney Carter 2nd Team All Region. Jamal Bailey and Lawrence Lemon were Region IV All-Tournament Team. It’s been an outstanding, exciting, successful season!

For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL. For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

Photo of SSC Men's Basketball Head Coach John Pigatti
SSC Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Pigatti

South Suburban College Guard Named All American

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Men’s Basketball player sophomore guard Jordan Matthews was rewarded for his efforts this season by being named to the NJCAA Division II All-American 2nd Team. Matthews averaged 21.7 points, 3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals. He is the 11th All-American that Coach John Pigatti has had in his 12 seasons as the head coach at South Suburban College. Matthews led the Bulldogs at the Region IV-B Championship and an appearance at the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament.

For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Photo of Jordan Matthews

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

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 choose to further build on these skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency exams. Studies will include Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and the US and Illinois Constitutions. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels.

Adult Education programs are offered both full and part-time at the Main Campus in South Holland or the Oak Forest Center. At the time of registration, all students will take a Placement Test. The complete schedule of locations for registrations and classes is as follows:

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street,
South Holland, IL 60473

Full-Time High School Equivalency (HSE)
Full-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 1243
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 1243

Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 1243B
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. in Room 1243B

Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (April 16 – June 20, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Room L233

High School Equivalency (HSE) for ESL Students
Full-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 2452
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 2452

SSC Adult Education Center Oak Forest
Oak Forest Center
Room 5240
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Part-Time GED/HSE/ABE/ASE: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 5320
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 5240

***NEW*** Part-Time ABE/ASE/GED/HSE: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (April 16 – June 20, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 5240
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5240

SSC Adult Education in Riverdale
Thornton Township Center
14323 S. Halsted St.
Riverdale, IL 60827

Part-Time ABE/ASE/HSE: Monday through Thursday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

Full-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room L233

Part-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room L233
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Room L233

Part-Time ESL: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 in Room 1243B at 6:00 p.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Room 1243B

NEW!!! OAK FOREST PART-TIME ESL PROGRAM

SSC Adult Education Center Oak Forest
Oak Forest Center
Rooms 5240 & 5320
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Part-Time ESL: Monday through Friday (April 16 – June 21, 2018)
Register: April 9, 10, 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 5320
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Room 5320

All courses are offered free of charge. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment) Federal funds of $381,670 provides approximately 38% of the support of these programs. Indiana residents are not eligible to participate in the Adult Education programs.

To request ADA accommodations allow three weeks. Please contact: Gail Bonds-Carpenter, ADA Coordinator, (708) 596-2000, ext. 2691. For enrollment and class information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2385 or ext. 2240, or visit www.ssc.edu under “Adult and Continuing Education, Adult Education.”

Photo of SSC High School Equivalency Graduates
SSC High School Equivalency Graduates