Here's How to Put Career Development on Your To-Do List
As the to-do list season kicks off this month with holiday preparations and festivities, it’s no wonder that a less celebratory emotion tends to surface for many this time of year - anxiety. In spite of fun and memorable times with family and friends, the seasonal increase in social activity and sharing of life statuses can amplify the pressure to at least appear to have one’s personal and professional life in order.
Waubonsee, Carpenters Union Celebrate Partnership
Waubonsee Community College and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Program celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing a new degree program designed to help carpentry apprentices translate their education and work experience into a college degree.
Waubonsee Veteran Continues to Serve
During the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Jorge Arciniega was watching the news unfold with his classmates when the teacher – a veteran – suddenly shut off the television and asked the students if any of them planned to enlist. Not yet understanding that the country was headed to war, the class fell silent. In that moment, Arciniega was overcome with a desire to be different. He raised his hand.
Communities of Excellence Recognizes First Class of Participants
Waubonsee Community College recently recognized the first group of participants to complete training in its award winning Communities of Excellence program.
Waubonsee Awarded Grant to Improve Student Success
Waubonsee Community College was recently awarded a five-year grant totaling $2.6 million from the Department of Education to improve student success through enhanced services and offerings.
Nov. 4 Volleyball Game Available via Live Stream
Dunham Grant to Help Waubonsee Launch Accelerated Associate Degree
The Aurora-based Dunham Fund has awarded Waubonsee Community College a grant which will allow the college to launch an accelerated associate degree program with a business emphasis.
Waubonsee Foundation Announces Scholarships Available
Waubonsee Community College Foundation Scholarship Applications are now available online for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Waubonsee Plans Veterans Day Observance
Waubonsee Community College will host a Veterans Day observance for the campus and community on Nov. 11.
Waubonsee Trustee Jim Pilmer Resigns After Decades of Service
Waubonsee Community College Trustee Jim Pilmer has tendered his resignation from the Board of Trustees after 23 years of dedicated service. The resignation will be effective Nov. 8.
