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News
Intermountain Electronics donates $50,000 to SIMA at RLC
INA, Ill. (November 15, 2024) — The Rend Lake College Foundation is excited to share that it has received a $50,000 donation from Intermountain Electronics to provide...
RLC performs 'FAME'
INA, Ill. (November 13, 2024)—Rend Lake College told the story of the School of Performing Arts in the midst of auditioning applicants in the play FAME. Top row, from L to...
Rend Lake College Celebrates Diversity Week
INA, Ill. (November 4, 2024)—At Rend Lake College, we celebrate diversity. We want all our students to feel safe and welcome, no matter their age, race, gender or class. That...
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Resources
Join RLC's Truck Driver Training Program for Hands-on Experience
INA, Ill. (October 29, 2024)—Truck driving is one of the fastest-growing industries today. There is a constant demand for over-the-road drivers and is one of the few...
Upskill Your Employees with Free RLC Micro-Credential Trainings
INA, Ill. (October 17, 2024)—Join Rend Lake College at the MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon to successfully complete four micro-credential courses to earn 1 credit hour for free! ...
RLC Nursing and Radiology Programs Applications are Open
INA, Ill. (October 10, 2024) — The Rend Lake College Nursing program and Radiology program Fall 2025 applications have opened! This is a crucial step in the application...
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Student Success
Four RLC Agriculture Students Earn Their American FFA Degree
INA, Ill. (November 8, 2024)—On October 26, 2024, four RLC Agriculture students, Wyatt Hamson, Marshall Schuster, Wyatt Pilson and Tucker Dearmond, received the gold standard...
Christina Bruner Received CNA of the Year at RLC's CNA Conference
INA, Ill. (October 29, 2024)—On Friday, October 18, Rend Lake College held a CNA Conference sponsored by RLC, Certified Nursing Assistance Educator Association and the...
Anna Suchomski Shares Her Passion and Success in ECE
INA, Ill (September 9, 2024)— From dreams of cosmetology to a deep-rooted passion for early childhood education, Suchomski's inspiring journey showcases the profound impact...
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In the Community
Join RLC and SIC for the 2024 Winter Concert
INA, Ill. (November 12, 2024)—Rend Lake College is thrilled to invite you to an enchanting Winter/Holiday Concert Series, where the magic of the season comes alive through...
Mt. Vernon senior Page wins big in RLC's The College Try
INA, Ill. (October 29, 2024)—Jake Page, a high school senior, has won a semester at RLC, tuition-free from The College Try. {% module_block module...
RLC to cut ribbon Nov. 21 on brand new Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy...
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The community is invited to the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy Ribbon Cutting & Rend Lake College MarketPlace Showcase coming up...
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RLC SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS WITH NEW ZEN GARDEN
INA, Ill. (July 19, 2022) Rend Lake College constructed a COVID-friendly outdoor meditation space/Zen Garden for students and staff to have a place to seek a quiet space...
RLC's Upward Bound Gets Five-Year, $1.5M Renewal From FED
INA, Ill. (May 25, 2022)Students from several high school districts in the Rend Lake College area will continue to reap the benefits of college prep services from Upward...
