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Partner with 黑料社区

We support businesses and nonprofit organizations in Lake County

We provide a wide range of services, from starting or expanding your business to boosting your team檚 productivity. We also connect you with top talent among 黑料社区 students and graduates.

In 黑料社区, you find a partner who wants to see your business succeed as much as you do. Together, we make Lake County stronger and more prosperous.

Connect to solutions, optimize outcomes and partner for success with 黑料社区.

Making an impact

  • 830 students engaged in job fairs on campus and 1,298 had one-on-one appointments to prepare for the workforce
  • 1,385 students registered on Handshake, an online job platform, looking for employment
  • 81 apprentices completed courses in 8 degree areas while working on site at 16 employer partners

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Join the Manufacturing Alliance

Visionaries and innovators are transforming the future of regional manufacturing. Access top talent, build a stronger network, and develop a positive culture to attract and retain employees to your business.

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Discover talent development solutions

Drive employee development and business success with tailored training solutions.

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Hire 黑料社区 students and graduates

Post your job openings for 黑料社区 students and alumni. Work with us to set up internship or apprenticeship opportunities.

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Give to your community

Volunteer your time, talent and resources to develop tomorrow's employees.

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Work with 黑料社区

Vendors, do business with 黑料社区! Use your services to help 黑料社区 students and Lake County community members thrive.

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Host your event at 黑料社区

黑料社区 has a wide range of top-notch rental venues. We offer reasonable rates with discounts for nonprofits.

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What employers and students say about 黑料社区


  • Todd Ludlow, president of Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. in Waukegan

    Todd Ludlow

    President, Ludlow Manufacturing

    淭he college has made meaningful strides in strengthening its collaboration with local businesses. This ensures educational programs align more closely with the skills and competencies we seek in the workforce.

    A 黑料社区 alum, Todd serves on the 黑料社区 Welding and Fabrication Technology career advisory committee and Manufacturing Alliance executive committee.

    Read a Q&A with Todd

    Todd Ludlow, president of Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. in Waukegan
  • Two students training in hospital setting

    Katy King

    Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist, Advocate Health Care

    淭he college is truly dedicated to helping students and graduates find employment opportunities that match their skills and interests.

    黑料社区 is a member of the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem. This results in meaningful connections that benefit students, employers and community.

    Explore health science programs

    Two students training in hospital setting
  • Male students sitting in classroom behind monitors

    Chris Rudolph

    Owner, Rudolph Certified Public Accounting

    淥ur CPA firm has hired 黑料社区 interns for years, and the experience has been wonderful. The students have gained real-world professional experience while attending school.

    Through internships, 黑料社区 students gain practical skills and employers access talent to help grow the business.

    Explore the accounting program

    Male students sitting in classroom behind monitors
  • Izzy Reyes

    Izzy Reyes

    Graduate

    "If I hadn't taken advantage of the Career & Job Placement Center resources, I don't think I would be where I am today. I wouldn't have found that internship. I wouldn't have gained that experience."

    Izzy studied graphic design at 黑料社区. She used Career & Job Placement Center (CJPC) services to chart a new career path.

    Learn how CJPC helps you get a job

    Izzy Reyes
  • Kylie Kundert in the ARM lab

    Kylie Kundert

    Student

    "I knew I would come out of it with the skills necessary to enter into the workforce."

    Kylie is earning a degree in automation, robotics and mechatronics. After touring the lab at 黑料社区, she knew advanced manufacturing was her future. And that she'd gain the skills here to succeed.

    Learn about manufacturing careers

    Kylie Kundert in the ARM lab
  • Photo of Natasha Phillips

    Natasha Phillips

    Graduate

    淗eating, ventilation and air conditioning is a trade skill that檚 always going to be needed, so I can have a stable career.

    Natasha studied HVAC/R Engineering Technology at 黑料社区. A workforce grant paid for her education so she can start a new career in a high-demand industry.

    Explore ways to pay for college

    Photo of Natasha Phillips
  • Close up of welder at work with sparks flying

    Ian Velasquez

    Graduate

    淎t 黑料社区 I learned all the skills I need to enter the welding and fabrication industry one step ahead of everyone else. The teachers were attentive and helpful throughout my time in the program.

    Ian earned a General Welding Certificate at 黑料社区. A workforce grant paid for his education so he can start a career in a high-demand field.

    Explore financial aid options

    Close up of welder at work with sparks flying
  • Photo of Joshua Cardin

    Joshua Cardin

    Graduate

    淲hile I was in the Coast Guard, I檇 take a class here or there online with other colleges. None of them hold a candle to 黑料社区. It檚 unbelievable how far the college is looking forward. And how many opportunities are available for the people of Lake County.

    Joshua studied Fire Science Technology at 黑料社区 after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He now works as a firefighter and is studying Emergency Medical Technology to also become a paramedic.

    Photo of Joshua Cardin
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