IVCC’s real estate broker pre-license course will start Aug. 22

Students required to attend all sessions

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Illinois Valley Community College ’s Continuing Education Center will offer a Real Estate Broker Pre-License course (REA-1200-300) from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 22 through Dec. 5 and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and Nov. 18,

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IVCC to offer GED testing through Sept. 30

Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education program has learned that the Illinois Community College Board is offering free General Educational Development/Diploma, known as the GED, testing now through Sept. 30.

“This month, the cost of the full battery GED test has increased from $120 to $140,” Adult Education Director Sara Escatel said. “ICCB is offering free testing by using the promo code ILSAVE for first-time test takers or ILRETAKE for one free attempt at retaking the GED.

“This option for free GED testing is a led by Carol Wlodarchak.

The Real Estate Broker Pre-License class will provide students with instruction in real estate fundamentals. Students are required to attend all sessions that include introduction to license law and real property; the basics of agency, seller and buyer relationships and counseling; local state and federal laws; brokerage; property management; leases; independent contractor and employee sta- great opportunity for students, especially those who struggle with finding the funding to take the test. IVCC is here to help guide you through the process,”

For those without a high school diploma, the GED is an opportunity to certify high school aptitude, knowledge and skills. By taking the GED test and successfully passing, a person is certifying that they have met the requirements of high school-level skill development.

In October, the test code will cover the $26 fee per test but not the $10 test center fee.

Anyone interested in the free GED test preparation or wanting more information tus; financing contracts; and title records and transactions. concerning the GED can call Cindy Lock at 815-224-0358.

The 75-hour class fulfills the requirement for obtaining an Illinois real estate broker license and will prepare students for entry into the field. Upon successful completion of this course, students have met the pre-license requirements to be eligible for the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination. The cost of the class is $853.

NCICG announces coronavirus business resiliency grant program

The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) has announced that eligible businesses can apply for up to $20,000 for the durable permanent or semi-permanent equipment purchased or rented to prevent, prepare for or respond to COVID-19.

This opportunity is offered through the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity’s CDBG-CV Business Resiliency Program.

NCICG is also working with multiple counties in the region to submit applications for the program.

All real estate brokers and managing brokers must be licensed by the state to conduct transactions in Illinois. To obtain the license, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number and have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

For information, call Jennifer Scheri at 815-224-0390. To register, visit www.ivcc.edu.

Interested businesses can find more information about the program at www. ncicg.org.

The page provides a description of eligible businesses, eligible activities and expenses, along with the forms a business needs to complete and a video explaining how to fill out the forms.

The site also has deadlines and information regarding where businesses must submit information for the county application.

NCICG operates in Bureau, Grundy, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork