Marie's blog

“I would do X if I had more time.”

You know you would excel at your ideal career, and you're certain you could complete the degree program, but you believe you lack the time. The truth is, we allow time to rule us. Some time-consuming activities are out of your control, such as work, family obligations, or buying groceries. It's also natural to want to simply unwind after completing these tasks.

“Just one more episode first.”

“Maybe if I wake up early enough.”

Be relentless in achieving your goals. That's what we encourage all of our students here at Rockford Career College to do. Whether your dream involves nursing four-legged friends back to health, helping clients win their cases, or wiring somebody's dream home, we are here to support you. Our goal is to keep you focused on the end result—a new career after graduation. Today, we would like to celebrate these relentless graduates who crossed the finish line and started their new roles in January:

All colleges provide you with an education, but how many of them actively strive to match you with the perfect career for you? Rockford Career College's Career Services team is dedicated to maximizing career development and opportunities for both students and graduates. No matter what stage you are at in your career journey, we are ready to assist you in identifying and winning a job in your desired field.

You could become a superhero in an organization by completing one of our business programs. 

Business careers are everywhere you look. Industry, retail, service industry, government, education, even healthcare. A business education can help you launch a new business career or advance one you have already begun. Well-trained professionals with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as knowledge of industry-standard software will always be in demand.

FLEXIBLE: Our online business programs allow you to complete coursework from home.

What is your word for 2020? Mine is “Begin.”
According to Merriam-Webster, it means, “To do the first part of an action: go into the first part of a process.”¹

We all have those actions that we know we need to take in order to grow and develop. Sometimes, starting them is the hardest part.

You know you want to attend college, but how do you choose a school? Numerous factors such as class size, course offerings, location, tuition, and staff qualifications often make the decision difficult.

Pursue your degree with confidence at a school that has been building great futures for over 150 years. We may have even taught your family members, friends, or neighbors.

“If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.” – Will Smith ¹

The chance to launch your dream career could materialize at any moment. Are you prepared to accept it? Recognizing and investing in opportunities is a mindset that requires cultivation. Studying diligently, practicing what you have learned, making connections, and searching for open positions are  all crucial aspects of beginning a new career path. Thomas Cavanaugh is one Rockford Career College alumnus who made sure he was always primed for the right moment.

Can't find the motivation to achieve your goal? Students sometimes say they just don't have the energy to attend school. However, you could boost your energy by increasing your dopamine and serotonin levels.

First, what are serotonin and dopamine? Primarily found in the brain, these chemicals regulate your appetite, mood, and memory, among other important functions. An imbalance of either one of these chemicals “can contribute to addictions, mood conditions, memory issues, and attention difficulties.”¹

Here are our top ten reasons to become a paralegal.  Are you currently a paralegal?  Please add to our list.

Ever wonder what a day in a law firm is like?

With so much research to conduct and paperwork to complete, lawyers have dire need for paralegals. If you want to enter the legal profession but not attend law school, our paralegal studies diploma program may be the perfect starting point. The following are ten reasons to earn your paralegal diploma:

If you browse Netflix for 30 minutes and can’t pick a movie, imagine trying to choose your future career. Our staff could help you stop browsing.

Pete Davis in his 2018 Harvard Commencement speech said “It's late at night, and you start browsing Netflix, looking for something to watch. You scroll through different titles, even read a few reviews, but you just can't commit to watching any given movie. Suddenly, it's been thirty minutes, and you're still stuck in infinite browsing mode, so you just give up.”¹