Joliet Junior College, located in the south Chicago suburbs, is the country's first public community college, with six facilities and education institutions serving nearly 27,000 students each year. The nine academic pathways offered by JJC include personalized, inexpensive credential and associate degree opportunities for immediate job placement, as well as streamlined transition capabilities through its partners around the country. JJC students now receive a total of $13 million in state and federal scholarships and $750,000 in scholarship funding per year. Joliet Junior College continues to set the standard for student learning as an inexpensive, high-quality school. Its dedication to its mission motivates them to make the requisite changes and innovations to fulfil the changing demands of its students, staff, and society. Talented, diverse, and dedicated workers with a passion for education build a thriving community both in and out of the classroom, contributing to its continued growth.
