Workforce & Professional Development Institute

“I rediscovered my love of chemistry at CLC. My professor was such a great teacher and passionate about chemistry that it was easy to go to class and learn.”

Fanni Lakatos

College of Lake County ’14, transferring to Purdue University.

“CLC offers so much more than cost savings. I’ve received an excellent education that’s a good stepping stone to my goal of becoming a clinical psychologist.”

Alexa Laird

A.A. ’14, transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

“CLC is such a welcoming environment for international students. Within my first year here, I was helping other international students as a student ambassador.”

Cindy Osorio

International student, TESOL certificate, 2014.

“CLC has absolutely played a role in changing my educational and career goals. I had space to explore different fields and talk to many knowledgeable people about careers and opportunities.”

Hannah Woods

A.S. ’13, now majoring in chemical engineering at Purdue University.

“I loved my education courses. The professors bring a lot of experiences into their classrooms, and everything we learn builds from class to class.”

Itzel Hernandez

A.A., ’14, transferring to National Louis University.

“I have enjoyed all the instructors in the horticulture department, especially their expertise and practical work experiences. All the classes that I have taken are pertinent to my career choice.”

Joanne Gerlach

Returning adult student, landscape and design.

“Even if money hadn’t been an issue for me, I think CLC still would have been the right decision for me because of the wonderful things that I took with me from the college.”

Keith Berman

A.A., ’13; psychology major, transferred to University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.

“Really get to know your professors; they are the ones who will write you a letter of recommendation in a few years, so keep in touch with them.”

Kendall Welton

A.A., ’14, transferring to Concordia University to study nursing.

“As a CLC student preparing to transfer to a four-year school, I learned to seek help regularly from my counselor. I had someone who cared about me and I trusted. I’ll always be grateful to her.”

Kheseyha Chong

Pre-nursing, ’13; now majoring in nursing at Elmhurst College.

“College is the best decision I ever made. As a senior at Zion-Benton High School, I received a scholarship to CLC. I thought, “This is an opportunity.””

Marcelo Vega

A.A., certificate in wellness coaching, ‘14.

“I traveled to Peru for a two-week trip with five other CLC students as part of CLC’s first service-learning trip abroad. We were able to do good and experienced Peru’s breath-taking eco-systems.”

Melissa Mara

General studies major.

“The Truck Driver Training course built my confidence and really prepared me well for a successful career in this field.”

Michael Hopf

Completed Truck Driver Training Program

“I chose CLC’s Small Business Development Center for guidance and help meeting people who have already gone through the process of starting a business. They are a great team of experts to have on my side.”

Peter Keres

Entrepreneur, owner of Aristaeus

“I became the first community college student accepted as an intern at a newsroom in Erie, Penn., thanks to my experiences on The CLC Chronicle and working with Professor Kupetz. That first internship opened many doors for me.”

Rose Anne De Leon

College of Lake County, ’07; B.A., Northeastern Illinois University ’10, now a copy editor for Shaw Media.

“I am currently working part-time as a paralegal while enrolled as a full-time student in Roosevelt University’s Paralegal Studies program. If I had not received the education I had from CLC, I would not have the part-time job.”

Sally E. Fleissner

A.A.S., Paralegal Studies, ’13; now working on a bachelor’s degree at Roosevelt University.

“CLC was great preparation for transfer to a four-year school. I got comfortable with my abilities, and I was confident when I transferred to NIU. At CLC, I was also able to explore different courses and my interests.”

Sara Obenchain

A.A., Business, ’12, transferred to Northern Illinois University.

“There is something about CLC’s environment and the professors that makes your experience very enjoyable and helps you to do well academically.”

Shahram Raoff

CLC, 2009-11; B.S., University of Illinois-Chicago. ’13; admitted to University of Pennsylvania dental school, fall ‘14.

“The course prepared me for a veterinary assistant job and the externship was a great part of the reason I felt prepared.”

Staci Mattson

Completed Veterinary Assistant Program, Spring 2013

“CLC is a melting pot; a microcosm of America. The students come from so many different backgrounds and contexts, that you learn almost as much from your classmates as you do from your courses.”

Stephen Cartwright

A.A., ’11; BA, Trinity International University, ‘13.