South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Residents are[Read More…]
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GSU, SSC included in state’s $20M equitable workforce program
Governors State University and South Suburban College are among organizations receiving state workforce development funding. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this week that $20 million would be distributed among 44 community-based organizations to provided training and wrap-around services that will bolster equitable workforce recovery for those struggling to gain meaningful employment. [Read More…]
South Suburban College vaccination site now open for walk-ins (free content)
Cook County’s mass vaccination site at South Suburban College’s gymnasium is now open for walk-in service. Anyone 16 or older may get vaccinated between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No special residency, preregistration nor appointments are required. Anyone ages 16 and 17 should be accompanied by a[Read More…]
South Suburban College men’s basketball team advances to national tournament
The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team defeated Bryant & Stratton College by a score of 82-71 on Friday, April 9, to win the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region-IV Championship. The Bulldogs were led by sophomore guard Deshawndre Washington’s 31 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore forward Chance Love[Read More…]
SSC donates PPE, sets up COVID-19 fund for students
South Suburban College is donating supplies and masks to local healthcare providers. The College’s Allied Health & Careers and Nursing Departments have gathered a significant range of N95 masks with respirators, surgical masks, filters, gloves, gowns and personal protection kits for area hospitals. Additionally, although the college is closed staff[Read More…]
Substitute teaching class offered at South Suburban College
South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St. in South Holland, is offering a substitute teacher class in the fall semester. Participants will learn techniques that will help in the classroom, including how to create a learning environment, teaching strategies for working with multiple learning styles and creating a lesson plan[Read More…]