Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Pilots Program with 8th Graders
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce offers a Certificate of Employability program and visits local high school classrooms to walk students through a five-session course. This spring, they launched a pilot with Morrison Jr High School, engaging 8th-grade students in discussions about soft skills and career exploration.
SVCC Hosts Career and Tech Ed Open House
SVCC hosted another successful Career and Technical Education Open House on February 25, 2026. Throughout the evening, community members and prospective students had the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff to learn more about SVCC’s programs and available opportunities. Areas explored included healthcare, manufacturing, criminal justice, business, and agriculture.
SVCC Hosts Dual Credit Advisory Council Meeting
The Sauk Valley Community College held the first Dual Credit Advisory Council meeting on February 3, 2026. The event brought together the college’s Student Services team with area high school counselors and principals to discuss ways to improve and expand services for the many dual-credit students and partners across high school districts. The college currently […]
Sauk Valley Community College Expands Agriculture Programming
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Sauk Valley Community College is hosting Whiteside Area Career Center Culinary students for class in its greenhouse to learn how to grow the fresh produce they will transform into culinary dishes through the new Greenhouse to Table program. Chef Joe Hunt brings out one section per day to learn about […]
Whiteside Area Career Center Learns from CTE Interest Survey
For the second year, the Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) offered a CTE interest survey to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students, which received more than 1,600 responses. The survey asked about the training programs students are most interested in, how likely they are to take a WACC course, and what factors influence their […]
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 […]