Platinum Package

The Platinum Package, a program aimed at students in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion, is a year-long youth leadership program that brings together the resources of CLC and communities in northeastern Lake County to address key issues that are hindering students from entering college and achieving their dreams.

The program aims to offer a powerful alternative by focusing on the fact that "your past is not your potential." It will leverage the resources of college departments and community partners to deliver a program of services that will provide hope, empowerment and resources to help young people and their families plan beyond current circumstances. It is aimed at first-generation pre-college students in grades 8-12.

Throughout the school year, the Platinum Package program will provide a rich variety of services including College Exam Prep sessions (ACT, SAT, APT), APT on-site testing, study and life skill workshops, after school tutoring, leadership workshops, financial aid workshops and scholarship writing sessions, parent workshops, free college visit tour, P-16 dual college enrollment, CLC preview days, new student orientation and Youth Summit participation.

CLC’s Educational Talent Search Program and Enrollment Services Department will coordinate and deliver these services with assistance from other college departments. Students who participate in three or more activities will receive a "platinum card" in recognition of their accomplishment. The platinum card will entitle them to discounts at participating stores and businesses.