What is C3?
The Department of Continuing, Corporate, and Community Education (C3) focuses on offering high quality non-credit educational opportunities for businesses and community residents. Programs offered include non-credit professional training, certificate programs, corporate training partnerships, and classes for self-improvement and fun.
Community Education
The Office of Community Education of South Suburban College offers a wide variety of classes and opportunities for everyone from tots to senior citizens.
Online Non-Credit Class Offerings
In partnership with ed2go, South Suburban College offers flexible, self-paced non-credit certificate programs for career preparation or advancement. Each course is developed by a team of experts and comes with dedicated student advisors to support those looking to train in high-demand fields and prepare for nationally recognized certifications. Get industry certified in IT, business, healthcare, and more. Upon completing with a passing score, students receive a certificate of completion from South Suburban College, and when applicable, a voucher to sit for the certification exam.
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Free Adult Education
Choose from a wide range of opportunities including Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes, in addition to English as a Second Language (ESL) and our grant-funded Adult Literacy Program. All courses are offered free of charge at South Suburban College.
Workforce Development Department
The Workforce Development Department at South Suburban College offers Employment Training programs and services. The programs provide services based upon the needs of the individual to obtain or retain employment for self-sufficiency.
SouthWorks Maker Lab at South Suburban College
Maker Labs provide local manufacturers with access to new tools that they may not have and talent that can help them solve problems they may not be able to surmount on their own. Tinkerers, innovators and artisans develop viable products they are able to prototype and test in the Maker Lab.