Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.
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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.
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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.
The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!
Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?
RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.
The Dislocated Worker Program and The Workforce Connections are located at 303 North Main Street (corner of Jefferson Street and North Main Street). To better serve our participants, this location has additional meeting rooms, better accessibility to the bus route, and a parking garage (free parking for patrons). With the additional space, DWP will have more opportunities to expand our services to the community.
PARKING: Enter the parking garage from Wyman Street - Parking is free. Take the garage elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the building. Please check in with the receptionist on the 3rd floor. The receptionist will direct you to our offices.
DWP serves residents of Boone and Winnebago County who have been laid off or terminated from their positions, who have worked for a company that has recently closed or moved out of state or out of the country.
Some of the services the program offers are:
DWP services are provided by Rock Valley College through funding from Boone and Winnebago County Workforce Investment Board, through Rock River Training Corporation, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the United States Department of Labor.
Services are provided under the laws and regulations of the Workforce Investment Act.