Training/Development
The Greater Sterling area is committed to creating educational and training programs designed to meet the specific needs of area employers. And we also offer a number of resources that can help developing businesses get on the right track.
Workforce Council
• Consortium of business, educational and government leaders
• Run by the Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC)
• Networking opportunities and a chance to better understand the training/development needs of local companies
Contact Mary Lou Kidder at SVCC for more information
kidderm@svcc.edu, 815-288-5511, ext. 358
Corporate Training
• Existing certificate/degree programs at SVCC can be delivered at your facility or at the college
• Custom programs can also be developed to meet a company’s specific training needs
Contact Gerry Harrington at SVCC for more information
harring@svcc.edu 815-288-5511, ext.302
Recruitment Pre-Screening
Sauk Valley is your local resource for the WorkKeys® on-line testing tool
• Efficient prospect testing
• Helps ensure better employee matches
• Saves your staff time, effort and money
Contact Gerry Harrington at SVCC for more information
harring@svcc.edu 815-288-5511, ext.302
NEW programs at SVCC
To meet growing marketplace and local industry demand, SVCC has recently made some exciting additions to its course offerings.
• Wind Turbine Maintenance Program
• Basic and Advanced Wind Energy Certificates
• Helping meet the expanding needs of this increasingly popular energy source
• Welding Program
• Provides skills and training needed to meet the needs of local fabricators/manufacturers
To learn more visit the Sauk Valley Community College site at www.svcc.edu
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC can help small business owners in five critical areas:
For more information contact
Michelle Miller 815-288-5511, ext. 320
Sauk Valley Community College
millerm@svcc.edu
Or
Brian Borger 815-599-3654
Highland Community College
brian.borger@highland.edu