Whiteside Area Career Center Expands Programming
Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) is off to its strongest start yet with 727 students enrolled this year. Several programs—including Welding & Manufacturing, Allied Health, Health Occupations, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, and Digital Media Arts—have already reached capacity in at least one of their three daily blocks. The Building Trades program has hit the ground […]
SVCC Partners with NIU Through LEAP Program
Approximately two dozen paraprofessionals from school districts throughout Northwest Illinois will soon enroll in Northern Illinois University’s LEAP (Licensed Educator Accelerated Pathway) program, which will be housed at SVCC and Highland Community College, beginning this fall. This initiative will help local schools grow their talent by investing in current employees. SVCC is excited to partner […]
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) Expands Dual Credit and Public Service Programs
Sauk Valley Community College is excited to announce that dual credit enrollment has increased by 14.8% in headcount this fall, and all of its public service programs—including education, law enforcement, and healthcare—have grown significantly. This expanded access to education is vital to SVCC’s mission and essential for workforce development. SVCC is also excited to launch […]
Sauk Valley Community College Hosts National Manufacturing Day Grand Finale
The National Manufacturing Day Grand Finale event, held on April 25 at Sauk Valley Community College, was a great success, with six area high schools and 102 students in attendance. Throughout the year, the planning committee visited local high schools to promote the many exciting careers in manufacturing and to guide students on educational pathways […]
Whiteside Area Career Center Hosts Work-Based Learning Signing Day
On May 20, 2025, the Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) proudly hosted its Work-Based Learning Signing Day, recognizing an exceptional group of students who turned their internships into employment opportunities! Nine students from various sending school districts were recognized for their outstanding performance and professionalism during their internships. Each of these students was offered a […]
River Bend CUSD and Partners Host Second Annual Education-Employer Symposium
River Bend CUSD joined its neighbors in Iowa to host the second annual Education-Employer Symposium. The symposium focused on how employers and school districts in the region could support each other through partnerships. In just its second year, the symposium brought together representatives from K-12, higher education, and employers in both Illinois and Iowa. Grow […]
Sauk Valley Community College Completes Greenhouse, Grows Dual Credit
As part of its efforts to expand its agriculture program and strengthen community partnerships, Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) recently completed the construction of a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse. This new facility will enhance the horticulture curriculum while supporting industry and community partners in research and projects. With 609 students enrolled this fall, SVCC continues to experience […]
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Offers Students Certificate of Employability
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (SVACC) completed two sessions of the Certificate of Employability this fall with two local high schools. Twenty students from Rock Falls High School and nine from Milledgeville High School participated in the six-week workshop. The Certificate of Employability Workshop helps bridge the gap between students/education and employers/businesses. Local […]
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MORE Partners Host Signing Day
The MORE region held its first Annual Signing Day for local Students entering the workforce in a manufacturing/trades pathway.