WOODLAWN, Ill. (March 16, 2017) - Eighteen seniors from Woodlawn High School officially signed up for classes at Rend Lake College today when Academic Advisors visited the campus. The registration is part of College Signing Day with RLC where in-district seniors take their first collegiate steps by enrolling in summer and fall courses.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
RLC Academic Advisors will visit Christopher and Hamilton County high schools in the next week to register interested seniors for classes at RLC. Advisors will visit all 13 in-district high schools in the coming weeks.
Registration for Summer 2017 is going on now for all students with classes starting the week of June 5-9. Fall 2017 registration for sophomores begins Monday, April 3 by appointment. For incoming students, Fall 2017 enrollment appointments begin Monday, April 17. The Fall semester begins the week of August 14-18.
According to the U. S. Department of Education, college graduates typically earn more and are less likely to face unemployment than those with a high school diploma. Over the course of a lifetime, the average worker with a postsecondary degree will earn approximately $1 million more than a worker without a postsecondary education. In fact, by 2020, an estimated two-thirds of job openings will require postsecondary education or training.
RLC is a comprehensive community college located in Ina in Southern Illinois. Rend Lake College offers more than 100 associate degree and occupational certificate programs, preparing students for transfer to a four-year university or direct entry into the workforce. In addition, RLC offers personal interest classes, continuing education, business & industry training, computer workshops and much more. To learn more about RLC, visit www.rlc.edu/journey.
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