Morris Education Center

The Morris Education Center serves the greater Grundy County community and surrounding areas by providing continuing education and workforce services.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm 

Classes

Programming offered both day and evening consist of:

  • Credit classes
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • State of Illinois High School Diploma
  • Non-Credit and Life-Long Learning

Offered in:

  • Two State-of-the-art computer labs
  • Three Semi-Smart classrooms

Services

The JJC Morris Education center has a variety of services to assist the student in completing their academic goals. Prospective and current students can:

*Remote placement testing is available by appointment. You must physically go to the JJC Morris Education Center, where you will then test remotely using one of our computers. Remember to bring with you a photo ID and have access to your JJC email account. To schedule placement testing at the JJC Morris Education Center, please email your request, along with your JJC credentials, to stwright@jjc.edu. 

Community

Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), financial assistance for adults and youth for education and training may be provided so that individuals can enter the workforce in jobs that will allow them to financially support themselves and their families.

Grundy Workforce Services

  • Staff

    Lauren Kmetz

    Workforce Development Coordinator
    (815) 280-6824
    Email: lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu 

    Amanda Hiller

    Programs and Grants Specialist
    (815) 280-6828
    Email: amanda.hiller@jjc.edu

     

  • Directions

    We are located at 725 School Street (the former Shabbona Middle School building).  Exit I-80 at the Route 47/Morris interchange. South on Route 47/Division Street approximately 2 miles to west Route 6. Continue on West Route 6 for about 1 mile and turn south (left) on Union Street. Turn west (right) shortly after to School Street. The Morris Education Center is located at the northwest side of the building closest to the track. Enter through door 27.