South Suburban College announces a program that will provide an opportunity for individuals who have been laid off as a result of the struggling economy to improve their situations. The SSC Board of Trustees granted the administration permission to implement a tuition-free program for residents of College District 510 who have become unemployed. Qualified Rebound Students do not pay tuition costs or fees, only their books. An individual may choose from eighteen (18) different programs available.

Need more information? Rebound Program

For residents of the West and South Suburbs of Cook County and funded through Cook County Works. The goal of all WIA programs is to train and/or re-train to obtain and retain employment. Programs include tuition assistance, support services, career exploration, and job development, based upon eligibility and suitability. A one year commitment after job placement is required for all WIA Programs.

The State of Illinois policy, under the Workforce Investment Act’s priority service provisions, allocates the majority of adult funds for recipients of public assistance and other low-income persons lacking job specific skills.

For those individuals that are:

• Unlikely to return to prior industry or occupation
• Laid off or terminated due to plant closure and/or substantial layoff
• Formerly self-employed but now unemployed
• A displaced homemaker.

A one year commitment after job placement is required.

A year round program providing all above mentioned services including:

• Internships
• On-the-job training for individuals with barriers to employment
• Basic Academic Skills Deficiency

Participants of the program are paid an hourly wage through the Job Training Department. A one year commitment after job placement is required.