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RVC Breaks Ground on New Campus

Rock Valley College (RVC) officially broke ground on its new Downtown West Campus on Thursday, March 27, celebrating with nearly 100 employees, stakeholders, and community partners in attendance. The campus, located at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford, will house a variety of programs targeted at adult learners and is scheduled to open in August 2026.

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RVC Skilled Trades Fair - November 14

Rock Valley College, in collaboration with the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI), is pleased to announce the upcoming Skilled Trades Career Fair. The event will take place on Thursday, November 14, from 2 - 6 pm on RVC Main Campus in the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium. All students, employees, and community are invited to attend.


Rock Valley College Seeks Applicants for Free Film/TV Workforce Training Program

Following the success of its previous free Film and TV workforce training cohort, the Mass Communication program at Rock Valley College announces the next iteration of its immersive tuition-free, in-person Film and TV Workforce Training Program designed to provide participants with the training and knowledge needed to land entry-level positions on motion picture productions, TV commercials, independent shorts, music videos, and more.


Rock Valley College to Host College Night 2024

Rock Valley College is excited to announce its upcoming College Night event on Thursday, September 19, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The event will be held at the Physical Education Center located at 3301 N. Mulford Road.


RVC Receives Grant Funding for TRACE Program

Rock Valley College recently received grant funding for the Trade Review and Career Exploration (TRACE) Program, which is designed for underserved in-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in Winnebago and Boone Counties in Illinois, with an emphasis on the City of Rockford.


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