Legal Studies & Public Safety

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    CLC student apprentice working at the Gurnee Police Department.

    Criminal Justice students get paid to serve in rare apprenticeship program

    While most criminal justice students learn policing in a classroom, some College of Lake County students are already flying drones on the job and on the clock through a unique apprentice program with the Gurnee Police Department.
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      How to get the job you want

      Searching for a job can be frustrating. Chris Matheny, student employment coordinator at College of Lake County, shares how to apply to jobs, build a strong resume, master the interview process, and more.
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      Honoring legal studies graduates at 17th pinning ceremony

      Legal studies graduates were honored at the annual pinning ceremony. They were joined by friends, family and alumni.
    • The PATH to better care: Training tomorrow's healthcare heroes graphic novel cover

      $1.3 million trains healthcare workers

      Alicia Petro saw firsthand the growing need for healthcare workers. She decided to shift her career to nursing and is one of many CLC students pursuing a healthcare career at a lower cost because of PATH.

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