Enhance Your Education

Find your purpose

Discover more outside of the classroom.

Your time at CLC is filled with connections that enrich your post-graduate life. Whether you’re earning as you learn or crossing borders to expand your horizons, CLC has endless opportunities to grow.

Being part of these groups can lead to inspiring experiences that enrich you personally and financially. We strive to develop your whole person.

Learning doesn’t happen in the classroom alone. Develop leadership skills and have experiences that will give you memories that last for years to come.

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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

complete the admission process
choose an academic program
enroll in first-semester classes
get access to helpful resources

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Challenge yourself

If you like learning, doing more than what’s expected and striving for excellence, CLC has options to bring it to the next level.

If you’re up to the challenge, CLC Scholars is a program with a rigorous, intensive curriculum designed for students who may pursue graduate work.
Learn about the CLC Scholars Program.
Flex your learning muscles in a range of academic competitions. Compete for prizes, bragging rights and even scholarships. 
- SkillsUSA – The largest gathering of America’s Future Skilled Workforce.
- Speech & Debate
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Competitions
Prove your skills against students from seven other community colleges:
- STEM Poster Competition
- Writer’s Competition
- Art Competition
- Jazz Competition
- Athletic events
Take courses that get you out of the classroom. Connect with an advisor to ensure your credits will count towards your transfer or career goals. Be sure to review the:
- Application deadline
- Contact information
- Course descriptions
- Estimated cost
- Information sessions
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New skills, more fun, less time commitment.
At CLC, our noncredit classes are rich in content, relaxing and enlightening. Learners of all ages can develop new hobbies and meet new people while learning from talented instructors who are experts in their subjects.

Global options

Looking to experience life beyond Lake County? With the different global enhancement options at CLC, you can expand your horizons and experience these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Expand your horizons with CLC’s Study abroad program. Studying abroad instantly opens more universities for transfer, showing that you love to experience new things. You can choose a short-term or a long-term stay in a variety of locations.
On top of attending fun, new classes, you’ll experience new cultures, guided tours, cooking classes and maybe even a baby goat or two. It’s your chance to expand your worldview and become more competitive in the workplace.
Learn more about study abroad at CLC
The Global Citizenship Milestone is a 12 credit, interdisciplinary program that allows you to explore cultures both within and outside the U.S. It promotes equity through coursework and understanding, providing a great alternative to study abroad programs.
After you finish the program, you receive a transcript notation of distinction, giving you a boost in your credentials for transfer and/or career programs that you might look into.

Work and learn

Take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to your career at CLC. You have opportunities to start your career early as you continue to earn your degree. You’ll develop professional connections, career-specific skills and a paycheck too!

Use what you learned in the classroom in the real world through CLC’s internship program. Internships are amazing opportunities for you to gain valuable work experience and form lifelong professional connections.
You’ll have clearly defined goals that correlate to your interests and schoolwork and earn feedback from your supervisor. Employers love interns as they give them the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent that could serve their future employment needs.
Gain experience and on-the-job training with a company mentor where you work and augment your knowledge with industry-specific classes.
By completing an apprenticeship, you’re building your career path while you’re earning your degree. You'll learn advanced skills that meet the specific need of your employer in a flexible setting.
Learn how to become an apprentice

Hear from students who used our Career & Job Placement Center services to gain internships, improve resume and interview skills, and connect with employers. Learn about workshops, apprenticeships and more!

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The Career & Job Placement Center (CJPC) helps you get an internship or apprenticeship. This lets you earn money and gain real-world experience while in school. Once you complete your studies, CJPC helps you turn your knowledge into full-time employment.
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CLC students are using the summer as a chance to advance their education and gain experience through internships.
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CLC students found success during the SkillsUSA state competition.

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What students say about CLC

Riley Pemstein
Transfer student
“If you take advantage of what CLC provides, it'll really benefit you in the future. I wouldn’t be where I am now if I didn’t pursue that internship.”
Riley took general education courses at CLC. He then transferred to University of Illinois Urbana-Campaign. The internship he got through CLC led him to study accounting and earn his CPA license. He now works as a tax accountant.
Read Riley's story
Izzy Reyes
Alum
"If I hadn't taken advantage of the Career & Job Placement Center resources, I don't think I would be where I am today. I wouldn't have found that internship. I wouldn't have gained that experience."
Izzy studied graphic design at CLC. She used Career & Job Placement Center (CJPC) services to chart a new career path.
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Why should you choose CLC...

How does CLC help me to afford college?

It’s true! There are many ways for you to earn a debt-free degree or certificate.

Financial aid & scholarships

How will I balance school with work/life?

CLC focuses on a multi-faceted approach to keep all aspects of your life in equilibrium. We’ll help you make sure you have enough time to do everything you need to tackle in a day.

Balance my life

Who will teach me?

Meet the instructors who will help you achieve success at CLC.

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What's it like to be a student at CLC?

On campus or online, there are plenty of ways to get the full college experience.

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Enhance Your Education

Find your purpose

Explore

Need help?

Challenge yourself

CLC Scholars

Competitive learning

Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Competitions

Travel study in U.S.

Noncredit classes

Global options

Study Abroad

Global Citizenship

Work and learn

Internships

Apprenticeships

Latest news

Turning college work experience into career success

Watch Now: See how CLC helps students get hired

Internships turn summer into a steppingstone

Students earn seven gold medals at Illinois SkillsUSA competition

What students say about CLC

Riley Pemstein

Izzy Reyes

Why should you choose CLC...

How does CLC help me to afford college?

How will I balance school with work/life?

Who will teach me?

What's it like to be a student at CLC?