Four special program Open Houses coming to SSC's South Holland and Oak Forest Campuses

7/12/2012

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –South Suburban College will host four upcoming Open Houses for anyone interested in learning more about select SSC programs or meeting with college recruiters. Two of the Open Houses will take place at the Main Campus in South Holland, and the other two will be held at the University & College Center in Oak Forest. The Open House schedule is as follows:

Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program Open House
Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room 5250, University & College Center, Oak Forest

The SSC Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program is fully accredited by the National Court Reporters Association. This Open House will offer information about a comprehensive career education program that can lead to an exciting, high paying career. Reporters are in high demand and may work in areas such as judicial reporting, broadcast captioning, steno interpreting and web casting. In addition to the excellent earnings, court reporters have opportunities for travel, exposure to high-profile cases, and self-employment. For more information, please contact LaTherese Cooke, Program Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email LCooke@ssc.edu.

Allied Health Open House
Wednesday, August 1, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
4th Floor, Main Campus, South Holland

The Allied Health Open House will showcase SSC's wide-range of healthcare programs that can lead to rewarding careers in two years or less. These programs include Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Echocardiography, Medical Assistant, Medical Records Technology, MRI, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Radiologic Technology, and Speech Language Pathology Assistant. For more information, please contact Janice Allen at (708) 596-2000 x2364 or email JAllen@ssc.edu.

Business Marketing, Cisco, Microsoft Applications, MIS, Child Development, Human Services and Building Construction Open House
Thursday, August 2, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
Atrium, Main Campus, South Holland

This Open House will showcase a wide-range of SSC programs that can lead to Associate Degrees, professional certifications, or transferable credits. Program instructors will greet guests in the Atrium of the college to answer questions, discuss program opportunities and lead prospective students on tours of the facilities. For more information about this Open House, please contact Tom Govan, Dean of Business, Engineering & Technology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Art & Music, at (708) 210-5858 or email TGovan@ssc.edu.

Paralegal Program Open House
Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room 5190, University & College Center, Oak Forest

The Paralegal Open House is targeted for individuals interested in learning about one of the nation's fastest-growing occupations. SSC has the only ABA approved paralegal program in the south suburban Chicago area, giving graduates a huge advantage when entering the workplace. The college also requires that all of the instructors in the program are lawyers or judges to ensure the quality of instruction. The curriculum prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments. For more information, please contact Ron Kawanna Jr., Dean of Legal Studies, at (708) 225-5807 or email RKawanna@ssc.edu.

The deadline to apply for Financial Aid for this fall at SSC is August 14, 2012. SSC must have an official high school or GED transcript on file for those who plan to use Financial Aid. In order for a transcript to be deemed "official" it must be received in a sealed envelope and include the school seal and graduation date. A current state issued photo ID is needed for proof of residency. Contact Admissions at (708) 210-5718 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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