Month: November 2019

Seeking Star Awards Nominations for The Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College

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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 to also be STARS. One of the awards recognizes lifetime achievement of a South Suburban College (Thornton Community College) alumna.

STAR awardees are role models because they not only focus on achieving their own goals, but through their inspiring actions they profoundly motivate others to do the same. We urge the writers of the applications to be sure to tell the full story of the woman they are nominating. Applications are being accepted through Monday, February 3, 2020, and are available from the website: www.thechicagowomensconference.org

This year marks the fifth year of the Star Awards. This year’s conference theme is Vision 2020: Sharpen Your Focus! Last year’s Star Award winners were SSC Lifetime Alumna winner LaTanya Allen, a graduate of the college’s court reporting program and now a law student at University of Mississippi Law School after working as a court reporter and serving as president of the Mississippi Court Reporter Association, and Star Award winner Shanina Thomas, an adjunct professor at Harold Washington College in African American Studies and History.

“These women are inspirational. They excel in what they do and then go even further by sharing their knowledge, kindness, and leadership with others,” said Nancy Burrows, Co-chair of The Star Awards Committee. “The awards are presented towards the beginning of the day and contribute to the upbeat, ‘can do’ tone of the rest of the day.”

Dr. Lynette Stokes (middle), SSC President, pictured with 2019 Star Award recipients Shanina Thomas and Latanya Allen.

South Suburban College to Host Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser on National Day of Giving

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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 Kindig Performing Arts Center. The fundraiser is sponsored by college Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township, and Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris. Individuals may donate online or at the event, with the SSC Foundation matching all gifts.

Established in 2012, the Rocky Clark Memorial Fund provides scholarship opportunities to students with challenges at SSC. The fund was created following the passing of former student Rocky Clark on January 5, 2012. Rocky had been paralyzed from the neck down after a spinal cord injury in 2000. His injury was a result of a tackle which occurred during a football game at Eisenhower High School against Oak Forest. He spent the next eleven years nearly prone in a wheel chair. Rocky Clark began as a freshman at SSC in the spring of 2004 and last attended in the spring of 2007. He was an inspiration to all he came in contact with and was the first recipient of the Walter Payton Scholarship.

All are welcome to attend the full breakfast and memorial event at no charge. RSVP to foundation@ssc.edu and donations are now accepted online from ssc.edu/foundation and in-person at the event. The college is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL.

This event is part of the SSC Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Fund Drive for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The drive provides both a charitable gift opportunity and tax-deduction (EIN: 23- 7191738) for all donors. The Foundation Office works cooperatively with individuals and organizations to develop a donor plan of any level. New scholarships can also be established with a $1,000 donation.

At SSC, 90% of students fall under the low income, first generation or disabled criteria. The SSC Foundation awarded over $140,000 to students in 2019, and has now granted over $2.2 million since 1987.

Paralegal Open House Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center December 12th

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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 be provided about SSC’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant curriculum including a 60-hour Associate Degree program and a 39-hour Certificate, both designed to prepare students to become highly trained paralegals and legal assistants. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and credentials to work in a variety of legal environments including:

  • Civil and criminal litigation
  • Law offices, and corporate legal departments
  • Insurance and banking
  • Public and governmental agencies

SSC has the only American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in the Chicago Southland region, giving graduates a huge advantage when entering the workforce. The college also requires that all of the instructors in the program are lawyers or judges to ensure the quality of instruction.

“Whether you are looking for a change in your career path or looking to begin a career, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an interest in the law,” says Jason Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal Program Coordinator.

Paralegal classes are offered at the Oak Forest Center, online and at the Main Campus in South Holland. SSC is also offering an entirely Oak Forest-based curriculum track option. Spring Registration is currently in progress. The class schedules are available online at www.ssc.edu.

The Oak Forest Center is conveniently located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue. For more information, please contact Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program Coordinator at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579 or email jcieslik@ssc.edu.

Schiller FT-1 Portable Tablet Style EKG Machines

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Please quote us your net cost on the following: Portable Table EKG Machines. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 AM on December 10, 2019, in room 2115. Bids will be opened at that time in the President’s Conference Room, 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. This is a public bid opening.

Bid was awarded on January 8, 2020.

Certified Production Technician Open House Coming to South Suburban College Oak Forest Center

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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 Production Technician (CPT) curriculum is a two-semester program designed to build the core competencies of manufacturing production to prepare students for internships and entry-level positions in manufacturing. There are currently 741 openings in the Chicagoland area for CPTs with an average salary range of $17.50-19.22. BLS projects a 5% growth in the field between 2016 and 2026. CPT students have the potential of earning five industry-recognized credentials through MSSC and the National Safety Council (Forklift Operator).

The CPT Program is supported by the Workforce Equity Initiative. As part of the program, students will be eligible for financial assistance with textbooks and testing fees as well as tuition based on additional criteria. Participants will also be eligible for support services such as tutoring and career coaching.

For more information contact Anna Helwig, ahelwig@ssc.edu, or call the Building Construction and Industrial Technology Office at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2664. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Health Care Industry Night Coming to South Suburban College November 18th

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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 SSC instructors will be on hand to answer questions about the career outlook and curriculum.

SSC recently announced its selection for a Workforce Equity Grant through the Illinois Community College Board, which includes funding and support services for students in several new in-demand programs including Patient Care Technician (PCT). The PCT program will be offered during the Spring 2020 Semester and will provide stackable credentials in EKG, Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP), and Phlebotomy.

This event is sponsored by SSC’s Career Development Center, Allied Health & Career Programs and the Department of Nursing. There is no fee to attend and refreshments will be provided. Registration is currently open for the Spring 2020 Semester and prospective students may get started with entry level classes in the New Year. The online schedule can be viewed from www.ssc.edu. Please call (708) 210-5708 for more information.

Jordan Scott Photo Exhibition on Display at South Suburban College

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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 Bloomington, Indiana. He grew up in Skokie, Illinois, nearby a business district extending roughly a mile in all directions from the corners of Peterson and Lincoln Avenues. For fans of the vintage, the unusual and the seedy, the offbeat and out of place style of architecture on Peterson and the unfashionable motels on Lincoln hold a special place. On close consideration, these buildings are beautifully out of time and place. These now squalid and crime ridden rest stops (several offering hourly rate options) were once considered family friendly and modern. It’s just a matter of time before the city or local community groups demand their demolition, or the current owners finally sell for redevelopment. Scott decided to document some of these idiosyncratic structures before the inevitable occurs.

SSC Galleries are open at minimum Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge. For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Maker Lab Workshop-“Intro to Laser Cutting” Coming to Oak Forest Center

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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 cut. Makers will receive instruction in safe operation of two different laser cutters, including rotary tool applications and using a variety of materials such as wood, metal, leather, cardboard, cardstock, glass and plastics.

The class fee is $25.00 with a single fee available for a parent-child team. Participants ages 8 and up are welcome; under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The class will be located in Room 5130 at the Oak Forest Center–16333 Kilbourne Oak Forest, IL.

Register on Eventbrite from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssc-laser-cutting-workshop-part-1-tickets-79040033869 to reserve your spot. Payment will be accepted by check at the workshop. For more information, please email dcampbell@ssc.edu or call 708-596-2000, ext. 3256.