Rend Lake College, along with Withers Broadcasting and WSIL TV3, will host the annual Job Search Party at the Rend Lake College Event Center on the Ina campus Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 10:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This event is open to businesses actively seeking employees. It is designed to provide employers with the opportunity to discuss job and/or career opportunities with RLC students and graduates, as well as the general public. Participants will be encouraged to bring resumes.

There is no registration fee. The college will provide tables and chairs, and electrical access (if requested). Your table will be ready for you at 8:30 a.m. Please be prepared to greet jobseekers by 10:00 a.m. The event has been publicized to run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., so we ask that you remain for the duration of the event in order to accommodate job seekers arriving later. A hospitality room will be available to registered employers; We will provide more information after registration.

Students will learn how to draw, tape, and paint their chosen quilt pattern on a 10" wood square. The student will choose their pattern based on difficulty level. Your barn quilt will be finished and ready to hang at the end of the class.

$15 (Plus a $20 supply fee)

Welcome spring with creativity and color at our DIY Spring Doormat Workshop! Shake off the winter blues and design your very own cheerful doormat bursting with blooms, sunshine, and personality. Bring a friend or come solo for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and springtime vibes.

Students will receive supply list upon registration.

$10

Learn the principles of building a safe street rod. Whether you are a beginner or someone with experience looking for ideas, this is the class for you. A 1939 Chevy Coupe and a 1931 Model A Ford Coupe will be used for demonstration. Information covered in this class will include how to select the right project (what to look for and what to avoid), the paperwork involved from taxes to titles and certificates of origin, chassis and suspension options and selections, engine and transmission choices, selecting the right brakes and wheel/tire combinations. This class will also focus on the body of the car with hands-on instruction. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and should bring safety glasses and welding glasses or hood. This course is designed for those 16 years of age and older. (Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.) Register for one or both sections—each section will provide new hands-on experiences.

Join us for an informative seminar on estate planning, where you'll learn about wills, trusts, advanced directives, probate avoidance and how to ensure your wishes are honored . Whether you're just starting to think about your estate or need to update your plan, this seminar offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your future. Lawyer Matthew B. Flanigan earned his J.D., cum laude, from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. Practice areas include wills, trusts and estates, corporate law, mineral law, real estate law and general civil practice. Matthew has been practicing law since 2006 and is a partner at Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. in Mt. Vernon.

Led by RLC alumna Cydni Wrobel, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the art of welding while they create a beautiful welded rose to take home. Designed to inspire non-traditional welders and spark interest in welding careers, the Artistic Welding Workshop offers an engaging introduction to the craft.

Hit the open road and discover the charm of historic Route 66! Begin your adventure at Forest Park Visitor Center before heading to the National Museum of Transportation, home to one of the world’s largest collections of vehicles and a preserved piece of the legendary Coral Court Motel. Enjoy a docent-led tour and a fun ride on the miniature train.

Next, savor an included lunch at Twisted Tree, a modern eatery along Route 66, then take a nostalgic drive down Watson Road to see iconic stops like the Wayside Motel and Crestwood Bowl.

No Route 66 trip is complete without dessert at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard! Choose from a mini chip concrete or a classic hot fudge sundae and snap a photo under the famous Route 66 sign.

Wrap up your day at the glowing St. Louis Neon Museum, where vintage signs and luminous artwork capture the retro spirit of America’s most famous highway.

Tour fees, lunch, gratuities, and transportation are included.

Buses will depart and return from the following places and times:

         Rend Lake Main Campus at 7:00am; return by 5:30pm

         Mt. Vernon MarketPlace at 7:30am; return by 5:00pm

Join us for an informative seminar on estate planning, where you'll learn about wills, trusts, advanced directives, probate avoidance and how to ensure your wishes are honored . Whether you're just starting to think about your estate or need to update your plan, this seminar offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your future. 

Tyson Tanner received his Juris Doctor Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in May 2006, and was admitted to the practice of law in November 2006. Tyson has been a member of the law firm known as Bigham, Tanner & Foster since 2007 and he became a partner in 2011. Tyson's practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, banking law, real estate law, and general civil law matters.