One year to a New Statistics show that on average, adults change jobs 10 times throughout their lives…what are you destined to do next? Lake Land College offers more than 50 technical programs that are designed to move students from college into the workforce in a relatively short period of time. Students who complete their program and demonstrate a well defined level of proficiency will be awarded a technical certificate. Technical certificate programs are available in most of the occupational areas for which the college offers an associate degree. Programs range from medical coding and nursing to electronics, computers and renewable energy.
Highlights of Technical Programs at Lake Land •C ertificate programs are three semesters or less, moving students through the coursework in no more than a year’s time;
•F aculty assist students in securing hands-on experiences in the workforce through internships, practicums and SOEs or specialized occupational experiences;
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•S tudents can tag on a year-long technical program to another degree whether it’s an associate degree or multiple certificate programs, which can give students a broader skill set when looking for a job.
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Career Outlooks
Researching the growth, salary range and skill set required for a specific career choice is a good way to determine if this is the career for you. The following information is compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov.
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Practical Nurse Check out the PN program at LLC: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_ new/catalog_model.cfm?major=Practical Nursing
PNs provide basic nursing care like monitoring patients’ health and administering care. PNs work under the direction of a registered nurse or doctor in various settings including nursing homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices and private homes. Most PNs find full-time work. In 2010, the national median pay for an PN was $40,380 per year or $19.42 an hour. The job outlook for PN positions is expected to grow at 22 percent until 2020, which is considered higher than average job growth. If you’re patient, friendly and enjoy helping others, this is a good career for you! At LLC, there are special admissions requirements for this program of study. For more information, call Nicole Zeller at (217) 234-5452 or email her at nzeller@lakeland. cc.il.us.
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eating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration H (HVAC) Mechanics and Installers Check out the HVAC program at LLC: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/ models_new/catalog_model.cfm?major=Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings including private residences, schools, hospitals, office buildings and factories. Most HVAC technicians find full-time work. The national median pay for an HVAC technician in 2010 was $42,530 annually or $20.45 per hour. The job outlook for positions in the HVAC field is expected to grow 34 percent until 2020, which is considered much faster than average job growth. If you are detail oriented and enjoy working with your hands and specialized tools, this career is for you! For more information, contact Kris Kersey at (217) 234-5304 or kkersey@lakeland. cc.il.us.
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians Check out LLC’s Intro to Geographic Information Systems program at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/models_new/catalog_model. cfm?major=GIS - Intro to Geographic Information Systems
Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors and cartographers in collecting data and making maps of the earth’s surface. These technicians visit various sites to take measurements of the land and use geographic data to create maps. Common projects for these technicians include highway or construction site planning. The national median pay for a Surveying and Mapping Technician was $37,900 in 2010 or $18.22 an hour. The job outlook for positions like these is expected to grow 16 percent until 2020, an average job growth rate. If you like to be outside or enjoy studying the earth’s formation and elevation, this would be a great job for you! For more information contact Tonia Timlin at (217) 234-5309 or ttimlin@lakeland.cc.il.us.