Month: February 2020

“Boost Your Biz” Expo for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Coming to South Suburban College

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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 Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Holland Business Association and the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce.

Created specifically for the budding entrepreneur, solopreneur, at-home business and small business owner looking for services to successfully build their businesses, the Boost Your Biz Expo will feature premier providers for all of your business needs! If you have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure where to start; need ideas to enhance products and services; need guidance to strategize, expand and take more risks, join us at the Boost Your Biz Expo on June 4th!
The expo features experts representing the following areas:

  • Website Development
  • Video Promotion
  • Public Relations/Marketing/Sales
  • Social Media
  • Printing
  • Banking/Loans
  • Tax Advisement/CPA
  • Legal/Applying for LLC
  • Insurance
  • Education
  • Local Chambers of Commerce

What else can you expect from attending?

  • Opportunities to network with other small business owners
  • Small break-out sessions from some of our experts
  • Connections with local chambers of commerce
  • Give-aways!
  • Light snacks and beverages

This event is free and open to entrepreneurs, in-home and small business owners. It will be held at SSC’s Kindig Performing Arts Center at 15800 S. State St. South Holland, IL. You must register for the event by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-boost-your-biz-business-expo-tickets-96129833921 or https://bit.ly/2PekhCt. Visit www.ssc.edu/bci for more information, or please email bci@ssc.edu or call (708) 225-6055.

Nancy Fleischman Exhibition at South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery

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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 gallery on Tuesday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m.

Nancy Fleischman is a Chicago-based interdisciplinary artist who creates sculpture, using the body and ephemerality to create objects and installations. Fleischman received her MFA’s from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Fashion and Architecture, and another in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has shown at NCECA, A/NT Gallery, Sullivan Galleries, Nightingale Gallery, Cranbrook Art Museum, Evanston Art Center, General Motors Design Center, and Noyes Cultural Center. Fleischman has had many distinguished residencies such as Mac Dowell Colony, Millay Colony, and the Bemis Center among others. She has taught at The School of the Art Institute, Chicago State University and SSC.

The Dorothea Thiel Gallery is located on the fourth floor and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The galleries are supported in part by the SSC Foundation. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. For more information, please email jtassin@ssc.edu or call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316.

Pictured: Sample No. 1 from Nancy Fleischman’s “From the Body” collection exhibiting at South Suburban College.

NEW Short-Term Solar Panel Installation Certification Program Begins at South Suburban College Next Month

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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 to sit for the NCCER Core Curriculum certification test. The final 8-week session will run during the 2020 Summer Semester.
Solar photovoltaic installers are key to the process of solar panel installation and maintenance. They use specialized skills to install residential and commercial solar projects. They are responsible for safely attaching the panels to the roofs of houses or other buildings, and ensuring that the systems work. Solar photovoltaic installers must be able to work with power tools and hand tools at great heights, and possess in-depth knowledge of electrical wiring as well as basic math skills.

Clean energy such as solar power is expected to be a key piece of the growing “green economy,” and jobs in solar power show great potential for new employment opportunities. This growth in the solar power industry is evidenced by the rapid increase in solar capacity over the past several years, leading to the increased demand for skilled workers. Jobs in this industry are located in many states and cover a wide variety of occupations. As solar technology evolves and new uses for solar power are discovered, occupations in the industry will continue to grow and develop.

Solar photovoltaic installers are often self-employed as general contractors or employed by solar panel manufacturers or installation companies. Installers trained as electricians or those that are licensed as general contractors can make significantly more. According to industry sources, basic solar installers average an annual salary of $42,680, and Union two-year apprenticeship completers are earning average yearly salaries over of $100,000. There are currently jobs available and employers searching for qualified workers in the Chicagoland area with a National Employment Outlook of a 63% increase 2018-2028.

For more information, please contact Eugene Damiani, program coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2292 or email edamiani@ssc.edu. Para Información En Español Llame: (708) 210-5740. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Philips EPIQ 7 Xmatrix – REBID

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Please quote us your net cost on the following: Philips EPIQ7 Xmatrix. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 9:30 AM on March 4, 2020 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.

The results of the bid will be posted on line at www.ssc.edu/purchasing after the bid is awarded. We estimate, but do not guarantee, the bid(s) will be awarded at the March 12, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting.

South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at Annual Law Day April 30th

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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 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.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the Live First District Appellate Court Case Arguments to take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the PAC. A Criminal Justice Demonstration will follow along with a Live Court Reporting Demonstration between 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the MB Financial Room.

Current and future students, teachers, and guests of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to find out what SSC has to offer in the field of legal studies through its Court Reporting, Paralegal 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.

Seeking Employers for Community Career Fair at South Suburban College

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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, Illinois.

SSC and Thornton Township are currently seeking employers and hiring managers to participate at the fair. The Career Fair is free for Career seekers and is an excellent opportunity for employers to recruit upcoming SSC graduates, alumni and local professionals, and interview them in semi-private space.

There is a $75 Early Bird Employer Registration by March 1st or $100 for Employer Registration from April 2nd t – May 1st. Early registration is encouraged at www.ssc.edu/careerfair.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please call (708) 210-5748, or email lbuckner@ssc.edu or ajones@ssc.edu.

2020 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo – Vision 2020 Sharpen Your Focus

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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). Women of all backgrounds ages 18 and up are welcome to come together for one day dedicated exclusively to women.

What started off as a small series of workshops in 2009, has turned into a yearly event that continues to grow. Last year over 350 participants and 50 vendors attended this truly unique opportunity. SSC invites all women to join in the experience and connect with hundreds of other women this March. This year’s Keynote speaker, Ericka Glorious Moore, will present “Vision 2020: If You Can SEE It, You Can BE It.”

The Admission Fee is $49 per person and registration runs through March 11th. The day’s activities will include a hot breakfast buffet, networking opportunities, engaging break-out sessions on health & wellness, personal empowerment, business & finance and a fun and exciting fashion show! Attendees should be dressed to get a complimentary, web-ready headshot! Throughout the day, guests can shop the event’s wonderful vendors featuring many women-owned and local businesses.

Submit the online registration form at www.thechicagowomensconference.org or email bci@ssc.edu with questions. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL.

Register Now for Non-Credit Classes at South Suburban College

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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 have the flexibility of fitting school around a busy schedule. Some of the programs available include:

  • IL-CCL Firearms Training
  • Food Service Sanitation
  • Introduction to Photography
  • Line Dancing, Computers for Seniors
  • Learning Windows
  • Dialysis Tech Basic Training
  • The Road to Wellness
  • Real Estate Principles
  • And much more.

Classes are starting February 10th and later. For more information about SSC’s non-credit classes or to register, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2231, or visit www.ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

Musical Performances Coming to SSC Stage in March

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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 publication and is subject to change. Please visit www.ssc.edu/calendar for the complete and most current schedule. Unless otherwise stated, 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. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

For more information regarding concert performances, and to confirm performance dates, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316.