Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) is a career delivery system for high school students in north central Illinois.  The policy-making board, CEANCI Board of Governors, is composed of superintendents from Belvidere, Byron, Harlem, Hononegah, North Boone, Oregon, Rockford, South Beloit, Stillman Valley and Winnebago school districts.  CEANCI, area high schools, and Rock Valley College (RVC) collaborate to offer regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs/courses.  CEANCI and RVC are committed to preparing students for employment and post-secondary education in an effective, efficient manner.  Program Articulation & Dual Credit Agreements between CEANCI and RVC provide a seamless secondary and post-secondary education delivery system, meeting labor market demand and maximizing resources.  These agreements also allow high school graduates to accelerate their career education program at RVC.

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Pathways to Success

In order to give high school students a jump start on their higher education and a future career, Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) and Rock Valley College (RVC) have formed a partnership to offer college-level classes for high school students in both the high school setting and on-site at RVC. By enrolling in one of these programs, students are eligible to receive dual or articulated credits with RVC as well as an opportunity to earn a certificate that validates the students’ credentials for future employers.

CEANCI and RVC look forward to working with students as they complete high school and transition to college and career success. It is our goal to help students achieve a rewarding future!

There are a multitude of additional courses offered through Pathways to Success. Your high school
counselor will have the most up-to-date list of available courses. Pathways to Success courses are offered at area high schools.

Reasons to Participate

• Get a jump start on your future career!
• Receive college credits while still attending high school!
• Gain valuable skills that result in an excellent salary!
  
  

Career College Programs

Automotive Technology

Take classes in a state-of-the-art automotive shop to learn the skills needed to become an Automotive Technician with an opportunity to earn a great salary.

Automotive Engine Certificate

• 1st year – offered to juniors or seniors
• 9 credit hours
  

Automotive Suspension & Brakes Certificate

• 2nd year – offered only to seniors who have completed the 1st-year program
• 11 credit hours
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology*

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certificate
Develop a working knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine setup, operations, and programming.

Skills gained in this program can lead to certification that is nationally recognized by employers in the industry.

• One semester – offered to juniors or seniors
• 4 credits hours
  

Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMA) Certificate
Explore exciting areas in the manufacturing field using a state-of-the-art Robotics lab. The future is in technology. Be a part of it!

• One semester – offered to juniors or seniors
• 9 credit hours
  

* Programs subject to change

 

Nursing Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate
Are you thinking about a career in health care? This certificate serves as a great foundation for a career in health care.

• One semester – offered to seniors
• 7 credit hours

 

 

 

Welding Technology

Production Line Welder Certificate
Get hands-on welding experience to learn techniques that will start you on your way to a high-paying, in-demand profession. Completion of this two-year program will fulfill the requirements of the Production Line Welder Certificate.

 

 

 

• 1st year – offered to juniors and seniors (6 credit hours)
• 2nd year – offered only to seniors who have completed the 1st-year program (6 credit hours)
  

 

 

How to Get Started

For more information or to apply for Career College for high school students, you may visit
your high school counselor or you may call (815) 921-1650 or (815) 921-4084. You may also visit us online at www.ceanci.org.