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Joliet Junior College's home for non-credit, continuing education programs. For the general public, CCS offers a variety of open enrollment seminars.

Corporate and Community Services is dedicated to helping people succeed, both in the general public and in the business community. On-site training for businesses includes programs to improve worker productivity and safety, supervisory training, and industrial maintenance. The Illinois Small Business Development Center, part of a statewide network of small-business resource providers, advises entr

epreneurs on starting and growing a business. Some are designed to prepare people for new careers in trucking, medical billing and
coding, sleep technology, and more. Lifelong learning programs include seminars in drawing, painting, cooking, and photography, to name a few. Kids College
offers many learning opportunities for children ages 3 to 15+, and includes courses in cartooning, Robolab, AutoCAD and more.

09/03/2026

🍳 Is your teen ready to become more confident in the kitchen?

Between busy schedules and takeout, many teens don’t get much experience preparing meals on their own. This Kids College culinary class gives ages 12-16 a chance to build those everyday kitchen skills in a fun, hands-on environment!

Over four weeks, teens will learn how to:
🥗 Prepare healthy meals
🥨 Make fresh snacks
🌎 Explore flavors from around the world
🎉 Create fun party foods
🔪 Practice practical cooking skills and kitchen techniques
💪 Build the confidence to try new recipes on their own

It’s a great way to help your teen become more comfortable and independent in the kitchen, whether they’re starting from scratch or already enjoy cooking. And who knows? You might even get dinner out of the deal! 😉🍴

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 & 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟮𝟴𝟳𝟭) begins Tuesday, Sept. 15 at JJC's City Center Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=3601A80&courseId=LLC.2871

09/03/2026

Ready to grow your financial confidence? 💲📈 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this engaging and interactive seminar will give you the insights, strategies and tools you need to make smarter investment choices.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟮𝟳𝟮𝟯) is being offered twice this fall:

✅ Tuesday, Sept. 15 at JJC's Main Campus
✅ Thursday, Nov. 19 at JJC's Morris Education Center

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=A602A9F8&courseId=LLC.2723

09/02/2026

🍳 Ready to take your cooking skills to the next level? 👩‍🍳

If you’re someone who doesn’t just want to follow a recipe but wants to understand how to cook, build confidence in the kitchen and develop skills you can use again and again, this culinary class is for you!

This fun, flavorful 4-week culinary series gives you the chance to really dig in and expand your cooking skills. Each week features a new theme, new techniques and delicious recipes you’ll be excited to recreate at home. This is a class where you’ll learn by doing and taste the results!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟮𝟴𝟳𝟬) begins Monday, Sept. 14 at JJC's City Center Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=48E4210&courseId=LLC.2870

09/01/2026

🔭✨ Young astronomers can blast off into the world of space and science with this Kids College class inside the Trackman Planetarium at JJC! 🚀🌙

For ages 6-10, kids will discover how telescopes and optics help scientists explore the universe, including:

🌟 Learn how light, lenses and magnification work
🔭 Explore real examples like the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes
🪐 Experience immersive planetarium programming
🧪 Take part in fun, hands-on experiments
🌙 Build and take home their own binocular scope set for moon and stargazing adventures!

From the classroom to the cosmos, this is a chance for curious kids to learn, explore and look at the night sky in a whole new way. 🌌

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟯𝟲𝟳) is Monday, Sept. 14 at JJC's Main Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=A5FC6868&courseId=LLC.1367

09/01/2026

⚾ Looking for a side hustle? Step up to the plate! ⚾Turn your love of baseball into extra income with our new Career Exploration class at JJC!

This hands-on training prepares you to umpire youth, high school and amateur baseball games. You’ll learn the rules, proper plate and base mechanics, game management and how to handle real-game situations with confidence and professionalism.

💰 The best part? Complete the training and you can potentially earn back your tuition in as little as 5 games! Even better, students will have access to opportunities to umpire games during and after the course through established partnerships with local leagues and assigners.

Whether you’re looking for a flexible side hustle, a way to stay connected to the game or a new opportunity to earn extra money, this could be your next move.

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟲𝟱𝟮𝟬) begins Monday, Sept. 14 at JJC's Romeoville Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=49B6170&courseId=MGT.6520

08/31/2026

Turn forgotten furniture into beautiful, personalized treasures! In this hands-on class, students will learn the fundamentals of upholstery and how to transform family hand-me-downs, garage sale finds and resale pieces into eye-catching additions for any home décor style. ✨🪑

Projects should be small and portable, such as a dining chair, stool, ottoman or pillow. Students will begin deconstructing their furniture piece during the very first class. Previous sewing experience and familiarity with sewing machines is strongly recommended. Additional supply information will be provided. Give new life to old furniture and create something uniquely yours! 🧵🏡

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟰𝟮𝟱𝟳) begins Monday, Sept. 14 at JJC Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=490BAE0&courseId=LLC.4257

08/31/2026

Looking to obtain or renew your Illinois Concealed Carry Permit this fall? We can help you with that!

In order to apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit, students must successfully complete both 𝗡.𝗥.𝗔. 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟰𝟴𝟱𝟬) and 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟰𝟴𝟱𝟭).

If your current permit will soon be expiring, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟱𝟱𝟱𝟮) is the perfect class for you.

Information, dates and easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=4924D38

08/28/2026

Want to level up your skills in maintenance, electrical or mechanical work? We have hands-on classes this fall semester that can help you take the next step in your career!

⚡ 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟬𝟭) is Friday, Sept. 11.
⚡ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟬𝟯) is Friday, Sept. 18.
⚡ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟬𝟰) is Friday, Sept. 25.
⚡ 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟬𝟱) is Friday, Oct. 2.
⚡ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟭𝟮) is Friday, Oct. 9 & 16.
⚡ 𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝟳𝟬𝗘: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗘𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟮) is Friday, Oct. 23.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=A5AF0FA0

08/27/2026

Looking for professional development opportunities that fit your busy schedule this fall? These online classes are a great option!

✅ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟳𝟵𝟳𝟯)
✅ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
✅ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟳𝟵𝟴𝟭)
✅ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰)
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗠𝗚𝗧 𝟳𝟴𝟴𝟮)

Offered in partnership with LERN, all five classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=B9FC5B20

08/26/2026

Imagine dancing beneath a canopy of stars while upbeat music fills the room and neon colors glow around you. ✨💃🎶

That's exactly what you'll experience during this fitness class in the Trackman Planetarium at JJC. Designed with adults 50+ in mind and open to all, this special class combines movement, music and community in a truly unforgettable setting.

Wear your brightest neon attire and join us as we shine alongside the stars of the dome. Whether you're new to ZUMBA GOLD® or a longtime fan, you'll enjoy a fun, uplifting workout that leaves you feeling energized and inspired.

𝗡𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟱𝟵𝟲𝟵) is being offered three times in the Trackman Planetarium this fall:

🌟 Thursday, Sept. 10
🌟 Thursday, Oct. 8
🌟 Thursday, Nov. 12

Register today and experience fitness under the stars! 💫 Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=A5FC6868&courseId=LLC.5969

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