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.

View our transfer planning information

CLC helps you to get a job

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

We're good at this

78% of graduates of the Class of 2023 were employed within one year of graduating
69 apprenticeships offered with 19 employers

Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2024

What students and employers say about CLC

Riley Pemstein
Transfer student
“Transferring is a challenging process, but CLC did a great job making it smooth. 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
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.
Read the Community Impact Report
Kamden Kuklinski
Transfer student
“CLC was a really good option for me. I think it was the perfect way to go because 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, where he earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. He works at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis doing biomedical research as he prepares for graduate school.
Read Kamden's story
Za’Tozia Duffie
Transfer student
“CLC set the standard for every educational institution I attended afterwards. 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
Kenneth Dantes
Transfer student
"It felt like a community because there were actually those teachers that have time for you. During class, I knew I could have that relationship with them."
Kenneth studied literature at CLC, then transferred to Elmhurst University. While at CLC, he worked on film projects in and around Chicago to gain experience and build his network. He now works in Los Angeles as a background production assistant for major streaming shows.
Read Kenneth's story

Why should you choose CLC...

How will CLC help me to be successful?

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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.

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Who will teach me?

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

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

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