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“Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers,” according to History.com. In the late 1800s, “despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country.” Many Americans “often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks. On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history.
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“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” These words from Confucius inspired Leydi Salgado to keep progressing on her chosen career path despite the challenges.1 At Rockford Career College, Leydi put her all into studying and developing her practical skills. Her hard work paid off when she graduated on our Dean's List. All of us at RCC are proud of Leydi for overcoming the obstacles and becoming a medical assistant.
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“Behind you are the challenges you met. Before you lie new possibilities. Today you choose the direction of your life.” This quote from an unknown source inspired Mary Christensen as she pursued her professional dreams. After enrolling in Rockford Career College's human resource administration program, Mary applied herself and never lost sight of her goal. We are extremely proud of her for graduating on our President's List with a 4.0 GPA and beginning the career she always wanted.
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“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” This quote from an unknown source inspired Sierra Anderson to change her professional future.1 After enrolling in Rockford Career College's medical assistant program, Sierra applied herself and developed the necessary skills for her chosen career field. We are extremely proud of her for graduating and creating a new beginning for herself.
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Watching friends leave for college may leave you feeling lost, but you didn’t miss out. You can pursue your own career this Fall because classes begin September 27, 2021!
College is back in session, and you have watched your friends head off to start not only the semester, but their career paths. Are you ready to pursue your dream as well? You do not need to attend a four-year university to find your perfect fit. We have numerous program options starting on September 27. We offer both day and night options in some programs to accommodate your family and work schedules.
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“You're never too old to learn,” says Rockford Career College graduate Constance Gulley. Constance gained useful knowledge and skills for a healthcare career by earning her diploma in medical assisting. However, she did not stop there. After graduation, Constance enrolled in our healthcare administration program as well. We are so proud of her for earning her Associate of Applied Science degree and taking her career to the next level!
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