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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
MCC, SEDOM'S PATHWAYS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WINS STATE EXEMPLARY AWARD |
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The Pathways Program, a partnership between McHenry County College (MCC) and the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM), was recently awarded an Exemplary Program Award from the Illinois Council for Continuing Education and Training (ICCET). The Pathways Program is a transition educational program for students with disabilities. This prestigious award usually is given to up to three Illinois community college winners, but this year the MCC/SEDOM partnership program was the sole recipient for the entire state of Illinois. The Pathways Program now is a contender for the National Council for Continuing Education and Training's (NCCET) Exemplary Program Award, which will be announced at the National Conference in October.
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
MCC TO HOST 21st ANNUAL GOLF INVITATIONAL JUNE 11 |
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Dust off your golf clubs and bring a friend to the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation's 21st annual MCC Golf Invitational on Friday, June 11 at Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva. Highlights include refreshments on the course, player's gift, "hole-in-one" contests, and prices for special events on the course. Players will have full use of locker rooms and shower facilities. A registration bonus includes a $50 gift card to all registered golfers. Cost is $300 per golfer or $50 for reception-only tickets. Proceeds will help to fund scholarships at MCC.
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AT SHAH CENTER |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is dedicated to making a difference in employees' lives by giving them the tools they need to become compassionate leaders and service professionals. Registrations are being accepted for a variety of business solutions courses during the month of June.
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
HANDS-ON COMPUTER TRAINING AVAILABLE AT MCC's SHAH CENTER |
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The McHenry County College Shah Center offers instructor led, hands-on computer training with access to the most up-to-date techniques and standards in business and industry. The next session of classes begin in June and are located at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. To register, call (815) 455-8588. For course skill level information, call the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
MCC NAMES HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTING BOWL 2010 WINNERS |
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McHenry County College held its 8th annual high school Accounting Bowl to honor, reward and encourage outstanding high school accounting students. Top accounting students from eight McHenry County high schools competed.
The students were divided into three levels (first semester, first year and second year), and awards were given for both individual and team winners. First place team trophies for each level went to: First Semester, Prairie Ridge High School; First Year, Crystal Lake South High School; and Second Year, McHenry West High School.
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Monday, May 17, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER BUILDING CODES CLASS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN |
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McHenry County College is offering a Building Codes for Interior Design class that meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, June 14 through July 12 in Room E104 at the college. This class will focus on residential building, electrical and mechanical code issues pertinent to the remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, and other home renovations. The class will cover "hang ups" that typically occur in these types of design projects, as well as some structural topics. Participants must bring a copy of the book, "Building Code Basics: Residential, Based on the 2009 IRC." This book is available through the International Code Council (ICC) at www.iccsafe.org. Cost of the class is $125.
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Monday, May 17, 2010 |
ISBDC ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS FOR JUNE |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses. Some topics include Starting A Business In Illinois, Legal Concerns for Small Business and Cash Flow Analysis. Discover how ISDBC professionals can help your business become more successful. Starting A Business meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2; Cash Flow Analysis meets from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 10; Legal Concerns for Small Business meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 10; Accounting and Recordkeeping for Your Small Business meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 17. All classes are held at the Shah Center, located at 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry, near Centegra Hospital.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
RECYCLE UNWANTED ELECTRONICS MAY 22 AT MCC |
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McHenry County residents may bring obsolete, broken, and/or unwanted electronics to McHenry County College for recycling from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22. The college is located at 8900 U.S. Highway 14 in Crystal Lake. The electronic waste collection event is free for county residents, though there is a limit of 10 items per person. Electronics accepted include:
- TVs
- computer monitors and components
- phones
- fax machines
- radios
- stereos
- VCR/DVD players
- digital cameras
- various power cords and cables
In addition to electronics, there will also be a collection of clothes, shoes and eyeglasses.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE FOR ESL LEARNERS |
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McHenry County College will offer a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training opportunity specifically for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners beginning this fall. This is a non-credit pre-CNA class offered simultaneously with the accredited CNA course. Those whose native language is not English and are interested in learning more about this CNA course may attend one of five Pre-CNA Information Sessions offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on June 1, June 10, June 15, June 22 and June 29. All of the information sessions are free and will be held at MCC in Room B166-167, except the June 29 session will take place in Room B168-169.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
MCC SETS REGISTRATION FOR BASIC READING, GED, ESL CLASSES |
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McHenry County College will offer early registration for GED preparation, basic reading, basic math, and English as a Second Language classes that begin the week of June 14. Prospective students may register either in the morning or evening, from 9 to 11 a.m. or from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 24, 25, 28 or June 1 or 3 in Room A374. Class size is limited, so early registration is advised. Classes are offered on campus and many locations throughout the county. Tutoring is available.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
ISBDC OFFERS NEW HR CLASSES MAY 24 and 25 |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center is introducing two new classes that emphasize some of the important aspects of human resources for small business owners. The new classes are How to Write an Employee Handbook, from 6 to 8 p.m. May 24 and Top Ten Must-Do's for Employers: Navigating Emerging Human Resource Policies, from 6 to 8 p.m. May 25. Both classes meet at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THREE FINALISTS FOR PRESIDENCY |
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The presidential search committee for McHenry County College (MCC) has announced three finalists for the next college president. The national search, facilitated by Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, produced a strong group of qualified candidates. The three finalists embody the qualifications and characteristics of highest importance to MCC stakeholders, as indicated in the Presidential Position Profile, and they all have demonstrated a philosophy consistent with the mission, vision and goals of MCC. The final candidates will be available to meet with the community May 18, 19 & 20 at MCC. A complete schedule of meetings, and more information about each candidate, is available at www.mchenry.edu/presidentialsearch.
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Monday, May 10, 2010 |
PROFESSIONAL WEDDING CONSULTANT CLASS SET AT MCC |
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McHenry County College has partnered with Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre to offer a four-week Wedding Consultant course. The class meets from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 9 through June 30 in Room A207 at the college.
Participants will learn how to consult with brides, grooms, family members and vendors to plan the perfect memory, including managing details ranging from the ceremony to the wedding cake with finesse. Also featured is a class project and an opportunity to attend one out-of-class field trip. Cost is $319, which includes materials.
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Friday, May 07, 2010 |
REAL ESTATE CLASS SLATED AT MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE |
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Anyone who is interested in becoming a real estate agent may receive training from a real estate pre-licensing class offered by McHenry County College's Professional Education Department from 6 to 8:50 p.m June 7 through July 29. The class will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings in Room A226 at MCC. Cost of the class is $315, which includes the textbook.
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Friday, May 07, 2010 |
MCC NAMES RECIPIENT OF JOSEPH A. BLANCO SPIRIT AWARD |
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McHenry County College named Annemarie Kinney of Johnsburg as the recipient of the spring 2010 Joseph A. Blanco Spirit Award, a $500 award given to a student with special needs who displays a positive attitude working toward the completion of a degree or certificate while overcoming a disability. Kinney has been a student at MCC since summer 2008 and used several of the accommodations for which she was eligible to earn a cumulative GPA of 3.46. She will attend Loras College this fall.
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Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE INVESTIGATION CLASS |
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How would you like to work undercover? McHenry County College's Professional Education Department will offer an Introduction to Private Investigation course from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 3 through July 22. This class will meet in Room A119. If locating people's lost loved ones or investigating fraud appeals to you, or if you enjoy interviewing witnesses to cases, this is a perfect opportunity to learn more about a new career. This course is taught by a working licensed private detective. Cost is $209, which includes all course materials.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER VETERINARY ASSISTANT CLASSES IN SUMMER |
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Anyone who loves animals and is looking for a new career or a side job may join Veterinary Assistant program this summer offered by McHenry County College. The class meets from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 19 through Aug. 26 in Room D160 at the college, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. The course includes a 30-hour externship to be completed outside of classroom hours.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
MCC, BRADLEY ENTER PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT |
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McHenry County College students transferring to Bradley University will have new competitive scholarship opportunities beginning in Fall 2010 Semester. Under the partnership, 20 students per year will be eligible to receive $3,500 in financial aid from Bradley. The scholarship, when combined with other Bradley-funded awards, will provide up to $8,500 per year for qualified MCC students. To qualify, students must have a 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average and must have completed 30 transferable hours.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
MCC ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTOR SELECTED FOR IRS ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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McHenry County College accounting instructor Ann Esarco, Ph.D., CPA, EA, of Crystal Lake, was selected by the Internal Revenue Service to serve as a member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), which provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss key tax administration issues. Members are selected to represent the taxpaying public, tax professionals, small and large businesses, and the payroll community. The council provides the IRS commissioner and division leadership with important feedback, observations and suggestions. Esarco has worked as a full-time instructor at MCC for 10 years and owns AJE Associates, PC.
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