Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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 13 national championships and we have had more than 140 All-Americans.

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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.

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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.

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» Technology Services
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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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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?

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» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Org Sync
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Intramural Sports

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Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate

Electrician Apprenticeship Cert./9913

Number Title Credits
  ELC-120 Introduction to Apprenticeship (4)
  ELC-121 Electrical Theory and Code (4)
  ELC-122 Lighting and Transformers (4)
  ELC-123 Motors and Wiring Systems (4)
  ELC-243 Alternating Current (4)
  ELC-244 Electronics Circuitry (4)
  ELC-245 Motor Control (4)
  ELC-246 Power Controls (4)
  ELC-247 Advanced Studies I (4)
  ELC-248 Advanced Studies II (4)
  WLD-180 Independent Study in Welding (1)
 

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

 

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