Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Academics

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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.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Online Schedule
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

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Student Services

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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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

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Student Life

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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?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
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» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Student Clubs Joining a student club is a great way to get involved on campus. See what we have to offer!

Admission

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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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Library

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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!

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Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's soccer. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won 11 national championships and we have had more than 130 All-Americans.

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» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
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» Baseball
» Softball
» Men's Tennis
» Booster Club

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Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate

Apprenticeship Organizations

Electricians
Rockford Area Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee
619 South Rock Drive
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 969-8484
Attn: Todd Kindred


Sheet Metal
Rockford Area Sheet Metal
Joint Apprenticeship Committee
3316 Publishers Drive
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-6641
Fax: (815) 874-5182
Attn: Brad Glidden


Tool and Die/Precision Machinist
Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association
P.O. Box 5029
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 978-3698
Fax: (815) 516-8431
Attn: Don Williams


For further information contact:
Ms. Ronda Kliman, Area Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
308 W. State Street, Suite 403
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 987-4253
Fax: (815) 987-4214


Rock Valley College
Ron Schulz
Associate Dean of Technical Programs
4151 Samuelson Road
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-3003
Fax: (815) 921-3029

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Electricians Apprenticeship 9913    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 60 60
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $3,418.00* $3,964.00*
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
5. SOC Code
47-2111.00

6. Job Placement Rate

100%**

100%**

* - Employers cover the tuition costs

** - Students are employed when they begin the apprenticeship program