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Category: In the News

Stories published by news outlet of some type.

How our vocational schools boost the Illinois economy

A recent survey from USA Today, and the research firm Statista named 13 post-secondary trade schools in Illinois (including ours),

Where Are They Now – Jamie Moran Veterinary Technician

Enrolling in Rockford Career College was a big decision for her. “Going back to school in general was intimidating,” says

Shaylee Forester Student Success Story – Chicago Sun Times

I recently graduated with an associate degree, complete with a cap and gown commencement ceremony. I immediately landed a job

Senator Dave Syverson Celebrates 2026 Rockford Career College Graduating Class

Senator Dave Syverson Celebrates 2026 Rockford Career College Graduating Class A veteran Illinois elected official, himself the alumnus of a local college in Rockford, recently

Summer 2026: Celebrating Our Graduates at Rockford Career College

Celebrating Our Graduates Summer 2026 Graduation On June 12th, 2026, Rockford Career College proudly celebrated another graduating class. Students crossed the stage with confidence, marking

The Decision That Changed Everything: A Message to Student Moms This Mother’s Day

Between three and five million college students in the U.S., about one in every five, are also parents. The overwhelming majority of those student parents,

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