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Start or continue your lifelong learning journey. Explore the links below in pursuit of your interests.

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NEW Spring 2024 Catalog Now Available

Spring 2024 Catalog Image      Office Hours
     Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
     Closed Fridays during the summer
     *excluding holidays

     Questions
     815-224-0427

     Register by Phone
     
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
     
     Register Online: 24/7 or ivcc.edu/enroll

                                                                             Office Location: CTC-219, IVCC

Browse the services below to learn more about the programs offered by the IVCC Continuing Education and Business Services Division.

 

Personal Enrichment & Lifelong Learning

 
View the current schedule and class offerings. Activities to enrich your life and improve your health. Explore hobbies, culinary, finance, computers, music, trips/travel and the arts. Continue your lifelong learning ed'venture. Learn More
 

Lifelong Learning offered in partnership with Nell's Woodland

 

Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with Nell's Woodland offers programs with a focus on nature, arts, and wellness in Ottawa.

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Community College Series

 

Learn for Life! Illinois Valley Community College has joined a Northern Illinois community college initiative to offer a new series of enrichment courses. These classes are designed for students of any age to share the strengths of each Lifelong Learning program and bring new exciting courses to participants throughout the Northern Illinois region.

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Youth Programs, Summer Youth Camp, and Teen Career Pathway Programs

 

Illinois Valley Community College has offered summer youth enrichment programs for over 20 years.

Participants ages 4+ will find opportunities available in age appropriate classes and programs. See individual programs for details.

Summer Youth Camp Programs, including Teen Career Pathway programs, are offered for youth ages 4-17 from June-August.

The Summer Camp Program has concluded for 2023. Please check back for the 2024 camp schedule in April 2024. 

Request the Summer Camp Catalog when it becomes available
 

Trips & Tours

 
IVCC offers a variety of educational travel and cultural experiences including tours of historic sites, Broadway, theatre, museums to culinary tours. Additionally, armchair tour programs are available. Enjoy the experience of travel with one of IVCC's engaging live online programs. Learn More
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Online Enrichment Courses

 
Looking for an enrichment opportunity that you can participate in from home? Learn about IVCC's online personal enrichment courses. Over 350 courses available online! Learn More
 

Professional Development & Career Training 

 

Looking for a career change or to acquire skills needed to improve performance? Need to complete continuing education requirements?

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Business Training 

 
Connect with IVCC's Business Training Center to learn about customized training for your company or employees.  Learn More
 

Driver Improvement 

 
Approved courses for motorists charged with minor traffic violations in partnership with the LaSalle County, Bureau County, and Putnam County Circuit Clerk’s offices.  Learn More