College of Lake County (CLC) is actively recruiting students who will have their tuition paid for thanks to the third round of the college’sTransform Lake Countyprogram, CLC’s implementation of the $700,000 Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) Grant from the Illinois Community College Board.
魏德奖学金的重点是在高需求领域为处于风险社区的少数民族学生扩大和提供公平的培训机会。It allows individuals the ability to obtain full-time employment paying at least 30 percent above the regional living wage.
CLC will recruit and serve minority, low-income and underemployed Lake County residents and students with workforce training, focusing on North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion and Round Lake. The fields of interest includeAutomotive Technology,Automotive Collision RepairandHVAC.
“WEI funding allows colleges to remove barriers to student success, which may include free tuition, childcare, transportation and educational supplies,” said Lakeshore Dean Jesus Ruiz “Funds are used to develop new student services, in-demand training programs, outreach efforts and community partners.”
奖学金涵盖所有学费、课程材料和行业考试费用。学生还会收到助学金，并有免费的工作坊。
The goal of the program is to create more equity in the Lake County workforce by offering a no-cost education.
CLC has already engaged nearly 200 individuals through this program. It has seen results with students finding good-paying jobs and some continuing their studies at CLC.
Jose Garcia是2019年的首批获奖者之一，并完成了汽车碰撞修复项目。
“I don’t think I could have done it without the scholarship,” he said. “The program brought me hope for my future. It inspired me to continue studying at the College of Lake County and complete my associate degree. As a first-generation college student, earning my degree means a lot to my family.”
To apply, clickhere. For more information, contact Crystal Overton, WEI Grant Career Programs Manager, atcoverton@clcillinois.edu或847-543-2127。
About College of Lake County
College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves in northeastern Illinois. Offered at three campuses in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan or online, college classes are affordable and accessible to help each student achieve academic, career and personal goals. More than 70,000 students graduated with degrees and certificates since the college opened in 1969. College of Lake County is the only higher-education institution ranked among the top 15 best places to work in Illinois by Forbes and is a national leader in many areas, including sustainability and conservation.