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Gov. Pritzker Announces $15M Investment to Create Two State of the Art Manufacturing Training Academies Downstate
KTVI Channel 2 news: SWIC to develop new manufacturing training academy with state grant Funding from Bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan Will Establish Two New, Cutting Edge Training Academies to Prepare Illinoisans for Future Jobs and Boost Investment in Downstate Communities NORMAL, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic …
SWIC to host a Virtual Spring Job Fair April 28
If you’re looking for a new job or just want to explore your employment possibilities, it’s time for you to attend the Southwestern Illinois College Virtual Spring Job Fair. Employers from a variety of career fields are expected to participate in the event. The virtual fair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April …
Celebrate Spring with the SWIC Plant Sale and Family Fun Day in April
Dig out your gardening tools – it’s spring! The SWIC Horticulture program is selling reasonably priced water and vegetable plants, tropicals, perennials, annuals, and herbs grown by SWIC students over the winter. You can get your green thumbs (and fingers) on these plants at the annual Plant Sale April 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 6 …
Fire Science program receives equipment donation
Thanks to O’Fallon Fire Department and Chief Brad White, the Southwestern Illinois College Clay Baitman Fire Science Training Center received a donation of Amkus and Phoenix Vehicle Extrication Tools. These tools will be used to train firefighters across the program in various specialties. The SWIC Fire Science training program includes a two-year, 66-semester-credit Associate in …
SWIC to Host Workshop for Parents of Future College Students April 20
If you are preparing to send your son or daughter to college in the near future, the Southwestern Illinois College workshop, Parent 101, can help you understand the ins and outs of the college process. This free in-person or online workshop will be held Tuesday, April 20, from 6-7 p.m. The event is open to …
SWIC Running Start alum gets a jump-start on his career
Maryville native Jackson Smith always knew he wanted to pursue engineering as a career. Smith’s ambition and passion for engineering is what helped him achieve a high school diploma and two associate degrees, at the same time, by being a part of the Southwestern Illinois College Running Start program. He graduated from Triad High School, …