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Career OutlooksResearching the growth, salary range and skill set required for a specific career choice is a good way to determine if this is the career for you. The following information is compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov.

Practical NurseCheck out the PN program at LLC: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_new/catalog_model.cfm?major=Practical Nursing

PNs provide basic nursing care like monitoring patients’ health and administering care. PNs work under the direction of a registered nurse or doctor in various settings including nursing homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices and private homes. Most PNs find full-time work. In 2010, the national median pay for an PN was $40,380 per year or $19.42 an hour. The job outlook for PN positions is expected to

grow at 22 percent until 2020, which is considered higher than average job growth. If you’re patient, friendly and enjoy helping others, this is a good career for you! At LLC, there are special admissions requirements for this program of study. For more information, call Nicole Zeller at (217) 234-5452 or email her at nzeller@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanics and Installers

Check out the HVAC program at LLC: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_new/catalog_model.cfm?major=Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings including private residences, schools, hospitals,

office buildings and factories. Most HVAC technicians find full-time work. The national median pay for an HVAC technician in 2010 was $42,530 annually or $20.45 per hour. The job outlook for positions in the HVAC field is expected to grow 34 percent until 2020, which is considered much faster than average job growth. If you are detail oriented and enjoy working with your hands and specialized tools, this career is for you! For more information, contact Kris Kersey at (217) 234-5304 or kkersey@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians Check out LLC’s Intro to Geographic Information Systems program at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_new/catalog_model.cfm?major=GIS - Intro to Geographic Information Systems

Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors and cartog-raphers in collecting data and making maps of the earth’s sur-face. These technicians visit various sites to take measurements of the land and use geographic data to create maps. Common

projects for these technicians include highway or construction site planning. The national median pay for a Surveying and Mapping Technician was $37,900 in 2010 or $18.22 an hour. The job outlook for positions like these is expected to grow 16 percent until 2020, an average job growth rate. If you like to be outside or enjoy studying the earth’s formation and elevation, this would be a great job for you! For more information contact Tonia Timlin at (217) 234-5309 or ttimlin@lakeland.cc.il.us.

One year to a New CareerStatistics show that on average, adults change jobs 10 times throughout their lives…what are you destined to do next?Lake Land College offers more than 50 technical programs that are designed to move students from college into the workforce in a relatively short period of time. Students who complete their program and demonstrate a well defined level of proficiency will be awarded a technical certificate. Technical certificate programs are available in most of the occupational areas for which the college offers an associate degree. Programs range from medical coding and nursing to electronics, computers and renewable energy.

Highlights of Technical Programs at Lake Land• Certificate programs are

three semesters or less, moving students through the coursework in no more than a year’s time;

• Faculty assist students in securing hands-on experiences in the workforce through internships, practicums and SOEs or specialized occupational experiences;

• Students can tag on a year-long technical program to another degree whether it’s an associate degree or multiple certificate programs, which can give students a broader skill set when looking for a job.

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One year to a New Career Professional Truck Driver

Check out LLC’s Commercial Drivers Training program at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/cbi/cdl/index.cfm.

Professional heavy truck drivers transport goods from one location to another and are usually long-haul driv-ers who operate trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds per gross vehicle weight. Drivers generally cover intercity routes or routes that can span several states.

Most professional truck drivers find full-time work. The national median pay for a professional truck driver in 2010 was $37,770 annually or $18.16 an hour. The job outlook for positions in this field is projected to grow 21 percent until 2020, which is considered higher than average job growth. Becoming a professional truck driver is a major lifestyle choice because these workers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time. But, if you like to travel and see the country, this is the job for you! For more information, contact the Center for Business and Industry at (217) 235-1282.

Massage TherapistCheck out LLC’s Massage Therapy program at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_new/catalog_model.cfm?major=Massage Therapy.

Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate muscles and soft tissue in order to relieve pain, rehabilitate in-juries, reduce stress and increase relaxation. Massage therapists work in a variety of settings including private doctors’ offices or

at physical therapy offices, spas, hospitals, fitness centers and resorts or hotels. The national median pay for a massage therapist in 2010 was $34,900 annually or $16.78 an hour. The job outlook for positions in this field is projected to grow 20 percent until 2020, which is considered higher than average job growth. If you are a hands-on person who enjoys helping others heal and relax, this job is for you. At Lake Land, there are two options for the massage therapy program – Option One and Option Two. Option Two is a three-semester-long program designed to get students trained and certified in a year’s time. Option One extends the program over two years, for five semesters and is best suited for students who are not available for day-time classes. For more information contact Martha Mioux at (217) 540-3551 or mmioux@ lakeland.cc.il.us.

Not sure what you want to do or what career suits your personality the best? There are many resources to help you! Check out www.careercruising.com. At this Web site, you can take a Career Matchmaker assessment which will ask you a series of questions and based on your personal responses, match you to career options best for you. Already know your skill set and personality? Check out http://bls.gov/ooh/ to review the Occupational Outlook Handbook where you can explore career options based on salary, job growth and training needs.

Don’t forget Career Services at Lake Land! Whether it’s help writing a resume, practicing interview questions or finding a career choice for you, Career Services does it all! Contact them at careerservices@lakeland.cc.il.us or (217) 234-5288. Visit their Web site at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/careerservices/index.cfm.

Lake Land College offers the following technical certificates that aim to move students into a new career in less than one year.

1. Agriculture Power Technology 2. Agriculture Business 3. Crop Production 4. Horticulture 5. Livestock Production 6. Basic Nurse Assisting Program* 7. Emergency Medical Services* 8. Practical Nursing 9. Massage Therapy (Option 2) 10. Accounting 11. Computer Applications Specialist* 12. Cosmetology 13. Cosmetology – Nail Technology* 14. Cosmetology Teacher 15. E-Commerce Marketing 16. Entrepreneurship – Small Business Ownership* 17. Esthetics 18. Information Technology –

Computer Applications 19. Information Technology –

Computer Game Development 20. Information Technology –

Digital Media Specialist 21. Information Technology –

Network Administration 22. Information Technology – Programming 23. Information Technology – Web Technology 24. Management* 25. Marketing 26. Medical Transcriptionist 27. Office Assistant/Receptionist 28. Office Technology Skills – General* 29. Office Technology Skills – Medical* 30. Office Technology Skills – MOS* 31. Professional Sales 32. Broadcast Announcing 33. Radio Broadcasting 34. TV Field/Studio Production* 35. GIS – Intro to Geographic

Information Systems 36. Nanny Child Care Provider 37. Paraprofessional Education – Teacher Aide 38. Waste Water Operator* 39. Water Plant Operator* 40. Advanced Automation

and Control Technology 41. Automotive Mechanic 42. Commercial Driver Training* 43. Computer Technician 44. Computer Troubleshooting* 45. Computer-Aided Drafting 46. Electronic Communication Technician 47. Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning

and Refrigeration 48. Industrial Maintenance 49. Programmable Logic Controllers 50. Renewable Energy 51. Renewable Energy Management 52. Residential Wiring* 53. Sustainable Energy 54. Welding Technology

* Indicates Federal Title IV financial aid or the Illinois Monetary Program grant does not apply for this program because it requires less than 16 hours for completion, or less than one semester.

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Crop Production Certificate The Crop Production certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in crop production occupations like farming, farm management and farm operations. This program contains a minimum of eight weeks of internship at an approved location so that students get hands-on, real-world experience which helps to boost their competitiveness in the field.

This is a three-semester-long certificate that spans one year. Students must complete 38-42 credit hours to receive this certificate. Students in this program can expect to take classes like Soil Science, Animal Husbandry and Introduction to Agriculture Software. For more information contact Mark Niemerg at (217) 234-5327 or mniemerg@ lakeland.cc.il.us.

Accounting Certificate The Accounting Certificate program prepares students to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the associate in applied science degree with a major in Accounting. This two-semester-long certificate requires 32 credit hours to complete and students can expect to take classes like Business Communications, The American Economy and Financial Accounting. For more information contact Cindy Phipps at (217) 234-5350 or cphipps@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Radio Broadcasting Certificate Students in this program will learn how to be a multi-skilled broadcaster capable of performing a wide variety of tasks performed at a radio station by participating in an intensive, hands-on program. Students will gain knowledge of sales, announcing, radio operations and the practical/theoretical aspects of radio broadcasting. All coursework in the Radio

Broadcasting certificate can be applied to an associate in applied science degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting. Students in this 33-credit-hour certificate program can expect to take classes like Radio-TV Announcing, Broadcast Sales and Introduction to Speech Communication. For more information contact Greg Powers at (217) 234-5335 or gpowers@lakeland.cc.il.us.

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Occupational Program Guarantee PolicyThe Occupational Program Guarantee is offered to students graduating from an occupational program with an Associate in Applied Science degree or a certificate.

GuaranteeIt is the policy of Lake Land College that students graduating with an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate in a career/occupational program be guar-anteed competency in the technical skills that the program is designed to teach in the degree or certificate. Graduates of degree programs who jointly with their employers determine they are lacking in the technical skills contained in the program and graduates who have been unsuccessful in passing required licensure exams after two attempts shall be permitted to enroll in up to 15 credit hours of retraining for a degree or nine (9) credit hours of retraining for a certificate, tuition free.

Notification and ConditionsThis policy shall become effective with new degree or certificate seeking students of the 1994 fall term. All course work for the degree or certificate must have been completed at Lake Land College with a grade of “C” or better within three years of initial enrollment at the college and the graduate must have been employed full-time in a job directly related to his/her training within one year after graduation from the program. Upon written verification from the employer within six months of the graduate’s initial employment that the graduate lacks competency in specific technical skills as represented by the degree or certificate information printed in the college catalog, or other printed matter, a retraining plan will be developed through the office of the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development. The retraining will be limited to courses regularly offered by the college on the main campus and must be completed within one calendar year.

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Computer Technician Certificate

The Computer Techni-cian program prepares students for entry into the broad field of computer repair and maintenance in a va-riety of areas such as personal computers, telecommunications,

industrial and computer network systems. The program also prepares the student for A+ certification testing, a standard of excellence set by the computer industry. This program is three semesters long which can be finished in one year’s time. It requires 38 credit hours to complete. Students in this program can expect to take classes like Basic Electronics, Cabling/Fiber Optics and Computer Servicing Techniques. For more informa-tion contact Gary Lindley at (217) 234-5246 or glindley@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Welding Technology Certificate

This program provides experiences which enable students to develop competen-cies necessary for employment in and/or continued education in welding. Empha-sis throughout the program is placed on

developing skills in the following areas: safety, metal identification, oxy-acety-lene welding, metal cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and blueprint reading. This two-semester-long program requires 26.5 credit hours to complete. Students in this program can expect to take classes like Blueprint Reading for Industry, Metal Cutting and Fabrication and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

Be sure to check out a complete list of Lake Land College’s Academic Programs at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/ academicprograms/index.cfm. Or, request a 2012-2014 Catalog by contacting (217) 234-5434.

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LLC alumna opens shop and travels the nation with new found career

At age 49, Rhonda Newby came to Lake Land College

to start a career after being a stay-at-home mother for 25 years. In 2011, she enrolled in the Esthetics Program at LLC and a year later, she moved to Robinson and bought the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio where she gives cosmetic consultation, facials and body treatments. “This program was the best for me because I wasn’t over-whelmed with the time frame,” said Newby. “I needed a program that could train me effectively with quick turn around so I could get into the workforce.” As the owner of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Newby said she’s gained a lot of experience beyond her esthetics certificate. “In the last year, I’ve travelled to Los Angeles for a two-day training and to San Antonio for the annual convention,” she said. Newby also said she’s gained practical experience in marketing and business management. “It’s funny because I don’t consider a lot of what I do to be work,” Newby said. “Yes, it’s my career, but I have so much fun doing it, it doesn’t seem like the daily grind because it’s something I’m so passionate about.”

Rhonda Newby, Robinson, owns a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio where she specializes in cosmetics and skincare. Newby received her Esthetics Certificate from Lake Land College and found her new career in just one year.