How will CLC help me to transfer or get a job?




No matter your choice, we’ll help

Whether your goal is to transfer or get in a job right away, CLC has advisors and career navigators available to guide you.

Need help?

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

Talk to a CCN

CLC helps you to transfer

Be assured your credits count towards your transfer. Our Academic Success Advisors will guide you through the transfer process, from start to finish. You can transfer to any school you choose!

CLC has Guaranteed Transfer Admission (GTA) partnerships as one of the many options that let you transfer to GTA schools seamlessly when you meet specific criteria.

You also have an option to stay close to Grayslake and get your bachelor’s degree at the University Center.



Learn how Estefanni Caballero's CLC experience prepared her to transfer to Lake Forest College. Now pursuing a bachelor's degree, she also works in marketing at Fischer Paper Products to gain professional experience.

Read about Estefanni's journey
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CLC helps you to get a job


We're good at this

  • 830 students engaged in job fairs on campus and 1,298 had one-on-one appointments to prepare for the workforce
  • 1,385 students registered on Handshake, an online job platform, looking for employment
  • 592 students were hired as student employees
  • 81 apprentices completed courses in 8 degree areas while working on site at 16 employer partners
  • 29 apprentices graduated across multiple industry sectors and the apprentice program has a 90% retention rate

Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2025

Get ready to shine in your new career. With Career Services Specialists, job fairs and employability skills seminars, you'll have access to the resources you need for your job search:

  • Find job postings through LancerJobLink, CLC's online job site powered by Handshake
  • Participate in job fairs on campus
  • Resume writing and interview prep guidance

Explore how to get the job you want


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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What students and employers say about CLC

  • Photo of Riley Pemstein

    Riley Pemstein

    Transfer student

    “The fantastic academic success advisors prioritized me having my schedule right so I had the classes to transfer where I wanted to go.”

    Riley took general education courses at CLC. He then transferred to University of Illinois Urbana-Campaign to study accounting. He now works as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

    Read Riley's story

    Photo of Riley Pemstein
  • Kylie Kundert in the ARM lab

    Kylie Kundert

    Student

    "I knew I would come out of it with the skills necessary to enter into the workforce."

    Kylie is earning a degree in automation, robotics and mechatronics. After touring the lab at CLC, she knew advanced manufacturing was her future. And that she'd gain the skills here to succeed.

    Learn about manufacturing careers

    Kylie Kundert in the ARM lab
  • Izzy Reyes

    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.

    Learn how CJPC helps you get a job

    Izzy Reyes
  • Two students training in hospital setting

    Katy King

    Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist, Advocate Health Care

    “The college is truly dedicated to helping students and graduates find employment opportunities that match their skills and interests.”

    CLC is a member of the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem. This results in meaningful connections that benefit students, employers and community.

    Explore health science programs

    Two students training in hospital setting
  • Photo of Kamden Kuklinski

    Kamden Kuklinski

    Transfer student

    “CLC was a really good option for me. It was very affordable. The smaller class sizes and community feel definitely made it feel like home.”

    Kamden studied biological sciences at CLC, then transferred to Lake Forest College to earn a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. He is doing biomedical research as he prepares for graduate school.

    Read Kamden's story

    Photo of Kamden Kuklinski
  • Photo of Za'Tozia Duffie

    Za’Tozia Duffie

    Transfer student

    “I don't think I would have been able to grow academically, or even personally, if it wasn't for CLC.”

    Za’Tozia studied communication at CLC. She transferred to Lake Forest College for her bachelor's degree and then to Syracuse University for graduate school.

    Read Za’Tozia's story

    Photo of Za'Tozia Duffie
  • Photo of Kenneth Dante

    Kenneth Dantes

    Transfer student

    "It felt like a community because there were actually those teachers that have time for you."

    Kenneth studied literature at CLC, then transferred to Elmhurst University. While at CLC, he worked on film projects in Chicago to gain experience and to network. He now works in Los Angeles as a production assistant for streaming shows.

    Read Kenneth's story

    Photo of Kenneth Dante
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