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omputer Technician C Certificate
The Computer Technician program prepares students for entry into the broad field of computer repair and maintenance in a variety of areas such as personal computers, telecommunications, industrial and computer network systems. The program also prepares the student for A+ certification testing, a standard of excellence set by the computer industry. This program is three semesters long which can be finished in one year’s time. It requires 38 credit hours to complete. Students in this program can expect to take classes like Basic Electronics, Cabling/Fiber Optics and Computer Servicing Techniques. For more information contact Gary Lindley at (217) 2345246 or glindley@lakeland.cc.il.us.
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elding Technology W Certificate
This program provides experiences which enable students to develop competencies necessary for employment in and/or continued education in welding. Emphasis throughout the program is placed on developing skills in the following areas: safety, metal identification, oxy-acetylene welding, metal cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and blueprint reading. This two-semester-long program requires 26.5 credit hours to complete. Students in this program can expect to take classes like Blueprint Reading for Industry, Metal Cutting and Fabrication and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Be sure to check out a complete list of Lake Land College’s Academic Programs at www.lakeland.cc.il.us/ academicprograms/index.cfm. Or, request a 2012-2014 Catalog by contacting (217) 234-5434.
LLC alumna opens shop and travels the nation with new found career
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t age 49, Rhonda Newby came to Lake Land College to start a career after being a stay-at-home mother for 25 years. In 2011, she enrolled in the Esthetics Program at LLC and a year later, she moved to Robinson and bought the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio where she gives cosmetic consultation, facials and body treatments.
“This program was the best for me because I wasn’t overwhelmed with the time frame,” said Newby. “I needed a program that could train me effectively with quick turn around so I could get into the workforce.” As the owner of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Newby said she’s gained a lot of experience beyond her esthetics certificate. “In the last year, I’ve travelled to Los Angeles for a two-day training and to San Antonio for the annual convention,” she said. Newby also said she’s gained practical experience in marketing and business management. “It’s funny because I don’t consider a lot of what I do to be work,” Newby said. “Yes, it’s my career, but I have so much fun doing it, it doesn’t seem like the daily grind because it’s something I’m so passionate about.”
Rhonda Newby, Robinson, owns a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio where she specializes in cosmetics and skincare. Newby received her Esthetics Certificate from Lake Land College and found her new career in just one year.
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