Community & Corporate Education

This division encompasses Cosmetology (also including Barbering, Esthetics and Nail Technology), Culinary Arts, and Truck Driver Training. Work Ethics and Community Education classes are offered by this division. Business and Industry Training, Computer Workshops, Cooperative Education and Volunteerism are part of Community and Corporate Education as well.

Community & Corporate Education Catalog

Contact Community & Corporate Education

Community & Corporate Education Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1367
Email:
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Community & Corporate Education
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Community & Corporate Education

Degree & Certificate Programs

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Truck Driver Training

Classes

Kids Camps

Kids Camps Brochure

CTE Camp Brochure

VIDEO: Building the Clocktower at Minecraft Camp

Quick Computer Workshops

COMED 5336-31

COMED 5336-32

COMED 5336-33

Beginning Computers

Beginning MS Word

Beginning MS Excel

2/5 & 2/12

3/5 & 3/12

4/2 & 4/9

RLC MarketPlace, Room 338

$25

Education To Go

Rend Lake College offers a wide range of highly interactive courses for personal or professional development that you can take entirely over the Internet. Each class will include 2 lessons per week for a six week period. All of our courses include expert instructors. For a complete schedule, visit: ed2go.com/rlc

Institute of Lifelong Learning

Trips & Tours

Bones, Beer Baron, & the Blue Owl

Enjoy a unique day exploring St. Louis and Kimmswick!

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We begin with a visit to the Anheuser Estate, ancestral home of Fred and Mabel Ruth Anheuser. Fred’s great grandfather, Eberhard Anheuser, was the founder of E. Anheuser Brewing Company, the brewery that later became known as Anheuser Busch, producer of the world famous Budweiser Beer. After the Anheuser Estate tour, we will enjoy lunch at The Blue Owl restaurant. The Blue Owl has been featured on the food channel four times. Mary’s mile high levee pie was chosen as one of Oprah’s favorite things for her Christmas list a few years back. No one is disappointed with the food and especially not the dessert. You may even want to take home some of their famous apple butter. We will step back in time with a visit to Mastodon State Historic Site after lunch. The park contains an important archaeological and paleontological site – the Kimmswick Bone Bed. Here, scientists discovered the first solid evidence of the coexistence of humans and the American mastodon in eastern North America. Enjoy a brief film highlighting the park, a private ranger talk, and time to explore the museum which includes an impressive mastodon skeleton. Tour fees, lunch, gratuities, and charter bus transportation are included.

You must pre-register by March 27th.

$120

ILR 9300-01 Friday, 4/26

Bus departs from Main Campus at 7:30am : return by 6:30pm

Bus departs from Mt. Vernon MarketPlace at 8:00am: return by 6:00pm

Gardens of St. Louis

Explore a few of the beautiful botanical gardens in St. Louis during this exciting day trip.

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St. Louis is home to one of the top 3 Botanical Gardens in the country. On this trip, we will visit the Missouri Botanical Gardens, home to the world’s first climatron building and at the forefront of plant holdings and biological research. You’ll enjoy a private tram ride through the Garden and take in the spring colors in bloom. You’ll also receive a gift card for lunch at Sassafras Café and have time to visit the amazing gift shop. After lunch we will head to Bowood Farms. Originally located in Clarksville, MO, this perennial grower expanded its reach into the St. Louis market and opened in the Central West End in a decaying warehouse. The visionaries at Bowood Farms saw the makings of a natural greenhouse-style facility and began the rehab in January 2005. Today, the Bowood team continually seeks out the best plant vendors to complement their offerings so there is always something in bloom no matter the time of year. Later that afternoon we will visit one of the newest public gardens in St. Louis, The Heman Park Bird Habitat Garden. The St. Louis region is on the great Mississippi migratory bird flyway. In addition to beautifying the area by utilizing native plants, the new garden will provide food and habitat for both local and migratory birds. Tour fees, lunch, gratuities, and charter bus transportation are included.

You must pre-register by April 10th.

$120

ILR 9300-02 Thursday, 5/23

Bus departs from Main Campus at 7:30am: return by 6:30pm

Bus departs from Mt. Vernon Marketplace at 8:00am: return by 6:00pm

Collette Vacations

Collette Vacations

RLC is partnering with Collette Vacations to offer you exciting travel opportunities! Collette is known for handling the details with expertise while you realize the rewards of travel.

An Informational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 5:00PM at the RLC Historic Schoolhouse. We will discuss the Iceland and South Pacific trips and answer questions. Details on an Early Booking Discount will also be provided. If you will be attending this meeting, please RSVP by contacting Community & Corporate Education at (618) 437-5321, x1714.

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

Ice-fields, rushing streams, lovely waterfalls, glacial peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, one of the world’s oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during your visit to Glacier National Park. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Stop at Athabasca Glacier and choose a ride across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the glass bottom platform at the Glacier Skywalk. Explore Bow Falls and the Hoodoos (the "Land of the Sleeping Giants").

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/831175

July 21-27, 2019

7 Days, 9 Meals

$3499 pp double occupancy

*Book early to take advantage of lower rates. Single and Triple rates available upon request.

Iceland's Magical Northern Lights

The “land of fire and ice” is a place of many wonders, including the rare opportunity to see the spectacular aurora borealis – or northern lights. This tour will bring you on a search for that once-in-a-lifetime moment. Take an exhilarating evening northern lights cruise. Travel to the “Golden Circle,” home to many of Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders. Spend time at Thingvellir National Park, the nation’s most historic area. Gaze at the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall – one of the world's most incredible cascades. At the Lava Exhibition Center, learn about Iceland’s volcanic history and its impact on daily life. Explore Skogar Folk Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the natural geothermal pool, the Blue Lagoon. Spend your evenings gazing at the night sky in search of the elusive and dazzling northern lights.

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/891390

Check out the webinar for more information! https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1623103/1F5018F396FCD3ED32F38FBB1F7E75ED?partnerref=link/891390

November 13-19, 2019 7 Days, 10 Meals.

$3,999 pp double occupancy

*Book early to take advantage of lower rates. Single and Triple rates available upon request.

Discover the South Pacific Wonders

Explore two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia and New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northeast coast to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this journey to the lands "Down Under" brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife up close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Indulge in regional flavors during lunch at a family-run merino sheep farm and experience Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/891493

February 4-18, 2020

15 Days, 21 Meals

$6,799 pp double occupancy

*Book early to take advantage of lower rates. Single and Triple rates available upon request.

General Information

Cancellation of Classes

Nothing kills a good program faster than waiting until the last minute to register. At some point we have to determine if enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Rend Lake College is a non-profit organization. We try to break-even on classes, at the same time we try to pay our instructors a fair wage for their time. If you are considering taking a class or you wish to show up the first night of class to register, please call and let us know. Otherwise, we must cancel low enrollment classes.

Withdrawal/Refunds

Students in Community Education classes may withdraw and receive a full refund by contacting a Rend Lake College Community Education representative at least 5 business days in advance of the first class or 10 business days in advance of a trip. No refunds will be given after that time, but a registration certificate will be issued in your name and MUST be used the following semester. No refunds or certificates will be issued following the first class session. Please call us if you must cancel a class at 437-5321, x 1714 or (800) 369- 5321, x 1714.

Course Content

Course content may be altered at the discretion of the instructor(s), and may in some instances deviate from the catalog description. We try to be as accurate as possible in describing our classes, but we allow the instructor to teach what they feel is important.

Senior Citizens

In-district residents who are 60 years of age or older qualify as senior citizens for tuition purposes and are entitled to take college credit courses provided that class has the required number of tuition paying students enrolled and that the classroom has available space tuition-free. The college reserves the right to use the qualifying age for senior citizen waivers, as dictated by State statute, which is 65 years of age or older for specific programs and departments. This does not include applicable fees charged for credit classes, nor does it include Community Education (COMED or ILR ) classes . Senior citizens may be charged a fee of $50 or more for repeating classes more times than credit can be claimed.

Residency

We get many calls from individuals outside of the Rend Lake College District regarding out-of-district fees. With Community Education classes, there is no need to worry about being out-of-district. It does not affect your fees nor your attendance. We encourage any one who has an interest in our classes to attend.

Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Training

Go to Concealed Carry Home

Choose Rend Lake College as your training center to earn a concealed carry license. To register for the class, contact the RLC Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714. Registration and payment must be completed by the day before the class, and will be accepted until the class is full.

Corporate Education

Upcoming Workshops:

Community & Corporate Education is dedicated to meeting the training/retraining needs of business and industry and providing residents of the college district with the training needed to upgrade skills or obtain full-time employment. A unique variety of courses, workshops, and other training opportunities are available. The Center can also provide “customized” training to area employers using Rend Lake College instructors, staff, and consultants. Training can be delivered on-site, on the Rend Lake College campus, at the Rend Lake College Marketplace in Mt. Vernon, or the Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus

Students with an interest in your type of business are available through Rend Lake College for employment. This allows the student to gain valuable on-the-job training while enhancing your employee base. By hiring these students, you have made a great contribution to their education and their prospect of employment in the future. Help us train tomorrow’s workforce!

For more information or to register, phone (618) 437-5321, ext. 1367.