Job Training Department Programs

South Suburban College announces a newly developed program that will provide an opportunity for individuals who have been laid off as a result of the struggling economy to improve their situations. The SSC Board of Trustees recently granted the administration permission to implement a tuition-free program for residents of College District 510 who have become unemployed since January 1, 2008. The college has targeted the 2009 summer and fall semesters to pilot the new “Rebound” program.

Need more information? Rebound Program

Funded through the President's Office of Employment and Training. The goal of all programs is to train and/or re-train to obtain and retain employment. Programs include tuition assistance, support services, career exploration, and job development, based upon eligibility and suitability. All programs are income based following Federal Guidelines. A one year commitment after job placement is required.

For residents of the West and South Suburbs of Cook County. The State of Illinois policy, under the Workforce Investment Act’s priority service provisions, allocates the majority of adult funds for recipients of public assistance and other low-income persons. A one year commitment after job placement is required.

For those individuals that are:

• unlikely to return to prior industry or occupation
• laid off or terminated due to plant closure and/or substantial layoff
• formerly self-employed but now unemployed
• a displaced homemaker.

A one year commitment after job placement is required.

A year round program providing all above mentioned services including:

• internships
• on-the-job training for individuals with barriers to employment
• Basic Academic Skills Deficiency

Participants of the program are paid an hourly wage through the Job Training Department. A one year commitment after job placement is required.