Advanced Technology Center
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Get up to $3,000 in scholarships
Future Industrial Technology and Welding and Fabrication Technology students can apply for the Community Project Advanced Technologies Scholarship and get support for tuition, fees, and/or living expenses.
Become a CLC student then apply for the scholarship. This scholarship is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration through awards totaling $178,000*.
Need more information? Email Tony Marnell at amarnell@clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-3551.
7735 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 543-2020
Welcome to the future of manufacturing. At the ATC, the next generation is gaining technical skills to drive American manufacturing into the future. This is where Lake County connects with technology and manufacturing.
In the current fourth industrial revolution, automation transforms the way we manufacture. Factories become quieter, cleaner spaces where precision, logic and skilled minds prevail.
Summer semester building hours (June 9–August 1, 2025):
- Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday–Sunday: CLOSED
Fall and spring semester building hours (Aug. 18, 2025 to May 16, 2026):
- Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sunday: CLOSED
Intersession Hours (May 19–June 5, 2026):
- Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: CLOSED
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Registration open for
Fall 2025 classes
Fall term starts Monday, August 18.
Talk to your College and Career Navigator (CCN) for personalized guidance or contact the Welcome and One Stop Center for questions and registration help.
ATC highlights
Powerhouse programs at the ATC
CLC's world-class ATC was created to strengthen Lake County’s manufacturing workforce.
Two programs are currently offered at the ATC: Industrial Technology and Welding and Fabrication Technology. Both programs provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge from faculty with years of experience on a work-friendly daytime or evening schedule.
“The ATC will house state-of-the-art equipment to support programs designed for accelerated completion of coursework delivered by subject matter expert faculty that is aligned to industry needs.”
— Dr. Lori Suddick, CLC President
“Advanced manufacturing in Lake County is not only an economic driver for the region, but it also offers a rewarding career pathway for many of our students. By offering skills development that meets the needs of Lake County employers, the ATC becomes a critical piece of the economic development ecosystem."
— Kristina Kovarik, Mayor of Gurnee, 2005-2021
ATC map
The ATC is located central to Lake County with easy access to I-94 and PACE bus routes.
Take a tour
We invite you to schedule a tour of the ATC. Please complete the tour request form and we will contact you shortly. Or call the ATC academic office at (847) 543-2020.
Parking and driver assistance
We have designated parking areas on campus for use by students, faculty, staff and visitors. CLC parking lots are idle-free zones. All students, faculty, staff and visitors are asked to abide by the parking rules and regulations as established by the College of Lake County Police Department.
Contact us
Senior Administrative Assistant
847-543-2839
*Note: This workforce development initiative and workforce product is supported by the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). A total of $178,000, or 100% of the cost of the Community Projects Advanced Technologies Scholarship is financed with federal funds. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DOL/ETA. DOL/ETA makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.