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 next month in Mt. Vernon.
This special event at the RLC MarketPlace campus will celebrate the opening of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy and showcase the many programs offered at the MarketPlace.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Rend Lake College MarketPlace, 321 Potomac Boulevard in Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
🗓 Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
⏰ Time: Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 pm, Showcase from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Showcase Highlights:
- Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy: Explore our newest initiative dedicated to fostering skills and opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
- AMP Programming (At My Pace): Our latest training options are the most flexible yet. Find what fits your schedule.
- Credentialing & Employability Skills: Give yourself a competitive edge in the job market.
- Apprenticeships: Learn technical skills while you earn.
- Academic Programs: Explore a variety of fields including;
- Applied Science & Tech: Industrial Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Truck Driver Training, Welding, and Culinary Arts
- Allied Health: EMT Paramedic, Basic Nurse Assistant - CNA, Phlebotomy, Cosmetology, Barber, Nail Tech, and Esthetics
- American Heart Association - CPR training, and Adult Education with Skills Center and State of IL High School Diploma
- Career and Community Education: Discover programs tailored toward professional development and personal enrichment
- Childcare Resource & Referral Project Child, Financial Aid and more: Get hands-on help and insights.
Additional Features:
- Register for Spring Classes on-site: Meet with Academic Advisement staff to talk about options or secure your spot in upcoming courses.
- Explore our new VR training: Experience cutting-edge technology in education.
- Exciting Giveaways: Win one of three tuition and fee packages for three credit hours.
- Door Prizes: Great surprises await attendees!
This event is not just an opportunity to learn about our offerings but also a chance to connect with fellow community members and educators who share a passion for growth and development in Southern Illinois.
We hope to see you there to celebrate this exciting milestone with us.