The jobs are there for firefighters, mechanics and welders, and students who are interested, but a suburban community college says there simply isn’t enough room.
Instructors at Moraine Valley Community College say they’re maxing out their classroom space to train students for those in-demand careers. Now, the school is seeking a lifeline from voters in the south suburbs, who will soon decide on a referendum that could change that.
In fire service courses, students are learning what it takes to become a firefighter. But not everything can be taught in a textbook, so instructors like Andrew Hufnagl take them outside to practice real-world scenarios…