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Pursuit of Happiness
Pursuit of Happiness

Are your family and friends confused as to why you want to do more? “You're getting a paycheck that covers your bills,” they say. “Isn't that good enough?” However, you still come home each night with that persistent voice in your mind. You know the one.
 
“There's so much more to life than that,” it tells you. “You are smart and capable of greater feats than this.” Even though your eighth grade teacher said you would never amount to anything, you know that you will. When your uncle says that going to the same dead-end job every day is all that we will ever do, you keep thinking, “I want more.”
 

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Graduate Highlight - Ronaldo Gonzalez Welding
Graduate Highlight - Ronaldo Gonzalez

You may not notice it as you go about your day, but metal is one of the key components to our society. It comprises everything from the cars we drive to the heating systems in our homes to the appliances we use to cook food. Steel, iron, and other metals make our way of life possible. This makes welding an invaluable skill, and Ronaldo Gonzalez took the chance to learn it.
 

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Life is more fulfilling when you know your purpose.
Life is more fulfilling when you know your purpose.

Life is more fulfilling when you know your purpose. However, it could be difficult to discover what you are meant to do when you have bills to pay, family to care for, and assorted obligations that consume any leftover time you could have had for self-reflection. That's why Rockford Career College has admissions counselors whose schedules are dedicated to helping you find your career calling.
 

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Why further your education?
Why further your education?

Tuition, transportation, and time away from work may seem like hurdles too great to continue your education. However, investing in your future now could result in great long-term gains. Here are just a few ways that beginning a career program at Rockford Career College could benefit you.

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Do You Light Up When Asked About Your Job?
Do You Light Up When Asked About Your Job?

My dad has been in the hospital for over a week. After seeing how passionate hospital staff are about giving care, I now have a deeper appreciation for anyone in the medical field. Let me tell you about just a few.
 
Evelyn: Her mother was in the medical field working with the elderly. As a young girl, Evelyn would go to work with her mother to help. She developed a heartfelt love for the patients. She loved listening to their stories and learning from them, so much so that she chose this career for herself when she grew up. She is also passionate about her religion and believes God is allowing her to to do his work through her.
 

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Graduate Highlight - Ashley Russell Veterinary Technician
Graduate Highlight - Ashley Russell

Are you hesitating to start a career program because you are afraid of not finding a job after graduation? At Rockford Career College, many of our students find employment with the externship partners they trained with while still in school. Recent graduate Ashley Russell is just one of many alumni who has done this.
 

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