How will 黑料社区 help me to transfer or get a job?




No matter your choice, we檒l help

Whether your goal is to transfer or get in a job right away, 黑料社区 has advisors and career navigators available to guide you.


Need help getting started?

Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

Talk to a CCN

黑料社区 helps you to transfer

Be assured your credits count towards your transfer. Our Academic Success Advisors will guide you through the transfer process, from start to finish. You can transfer to any school you choose!

黑料社区 has Guaranteed Transfer Admission (GTA) partnerships as one of the many options that let you transfer to GTA schools seamlessly when you meet specific criteria.

You also have an option to stay close to Grayslake and get your bachelor檚 degree at the University Center.



Learn how Estefanni Caballero's 黑料社区 experience prepared her to transfer to Lake Forest College. Now pursuing a bachelor's degree, she also works in marketing at Fischer Paper Products to gain professional experience.

Read about Estefanni's journey

黑料社区 helps you to get a job


We're good at this

  • 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
  • 592 students were hired as student employees
  • 81 apprentices completed courses in 8 degree areas while working on site at 16 employer partners
  • 29 apprentices graduated across multiple industry sectors and the apprentice program has a 90% retention rate

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Get ready to shine in your new career. Our Career & Job Placement Center specialists provide one-on-one assistance to help you:

  • Find internships and job postings through Handshake, the platform connecting students with employers looking to hire
  • Prepare for on-campus employer events and job fairs
  • Learn essential employability skills for your job search
  • Review your resume and prepare for job interviews

Hear from students who used our Career & Job Placement Center services to gain internships, improve resume and interview skills, and connect with employers. Learn about workshops, apprenticeships and more!


What students and employers say about 黑料社区

  • Photo of Riley Pemstein

    Riley Pemstein

    Transfer student

    The fantastic academic success advisors prioritized me having my schedule right so I had the classes to transfer where I wanted to go.


    Riley took general education courses at 黑料社区. He then transferred to University of Illinois Urbana-Campaign to study accounting. He now works as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

    Read Riley's story

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Photo of Kamden Kuklinski

    Kamden Kuklinski

    Transfer student

    満诹仙缜 was a really good option for me. It was very affordable. The smaller class sizes and community feel definitely made it feel like home.


    Kamden studied biological sciences at 黑料社区, then transferred to Lake Forest College to earn a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. He is doing biomedical research as he prepares for graduate school.

    Read Kamden's story

    Photo of Kamden Kuklinski
  • Photo of Za'Tozia Duffie

    Za橳ozia Duffie

    Transfer student

    I don't think I would have been able to grow academically, or even personally, if it wasn't for 黑料社区.


    Za橳ozia studied communication at 黑料社区. She transferred to Lake Forest College for her bachelor's degree and then to Syracuse University for graduate school.

    Read Za橳ozia's story

    Photo of Za'Tozia Duffie
  • Photo of Kenneth Dante

    Kenneth Dantes

    Transfer student

    "It felt like a community because there were actually those teachers that have time for you."


    Kenneth studied literature at 黑料社区, then transferred to Elmhurst University. While at 黑料社区, he worked on film projects in Chicago to gain experience and to network. He now works in Los Angeles as a production assistant for streaming shows.

    Read Kenneth's story

    Photo of Kenneth Dante
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