Inspired by community college experience, 20-year-old student starts his own business

02.08.2010 – Connecting servers to Web sites and Web sites with Web pages, Jason Kryst sits, lit by the blue screen of his computer designing, coding and creating. With his fingers dancing across the keyboard to the beat of his mouse, Kryst is adding the finishing touches to the Web sites he'll submit to Joliet Junior College's 11th Annual Web Design Contest. This year Kryst, a second year JJC student, will enter three Web sites—one individual submission and two team submissions. "The contests are fun. I like the challenge," the 20-year-old says. "I like seeing what other people are doing...what the trends are." Entries for the contest can be submitted on an... [Read More]

Jimmy Fallon show intern credits community college experience in helping him land the gig: 01.11.2010 - He once roamed the halls of Joliet Junior College (JJC) but now, JJC alum Jason Sheedy finds himself combing the streets of New York City, searching for enough donuts to...; Read More

Student and Make-A-Wish Volunteer Completes 2-Year Degree in 16 months: 12.15.2009 - Almost as quickly as Alex Vasiliades entered Joliet Junior College, (JJC) he will be leaving. The 19-year-old graduates this December, completing his associate degree in only 16 months at the...; Read More

JJC Students Head to the Capitol to Rally for MAP Grants: 11.23.2009 - Joliet Junior College students joined thousands of other students at a rally for the Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) grants in Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 15. Led by Student Trustee Darren...; Read More

Army Vet Says Community College Became her Foundation: 11.23.2009 - Though her unit in the U.S. Army has taken her all over the country in the last decade, there’s one place that's been a constant for Susi Mejia. "Joliet Junior...; Read More

JJC Alum Brings Love of Food and Family to Career: 10.19.2009 - Shouting orders and reading tickets, Chef Juan Ortiz finds himself in the middle of a dinner rush cooking plate after plate of his favorite dish, braised osso buco, an Italian...; Read More

Professional Drummer Gets His Start at Community College: 09.21.2009 - It's a Monday morning 10 a.m. A tired Paul Wandtke answers his phone after a grueling night behind his drum kit playing with his band, The Sammus Theory. For Wandtke...; Read More

WWII Vet Receives Long Overdue Medals at JJC Ceremony: 09.10.2009 - World War II veteran Joe Belman of Lockport was honored at Joliet Junior College (JJC) on Sept. 9 in a special ceremony to receive medals he earned 64 years ago...; Read More

Sen. Durbin's Office to Honor WWII Veteran in Military Medals Ceremony at Joliet Junior College Sept. 9: 09.02.2009 - Lockport native and U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sergeant Joe Belman will be honored by representatives from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's office in a military medals award ceremony at...; Read More

Stay-at-home mom becomes award-winning interior design student at JJC: 07.15.2009 - Mary Doornbos has found she has much in common with her 15-year-old son. "We identify with each other's struggles and successes," Doornbos says. "The tables have turned--now he asks me...; Read More

Joliet Junior College to Receive Over $13 million from Illinois Capital Plan: 07.15.2009 - Joliet Junior College (JJC) will receive over $13 million from the $31 billion public works program Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law on Monday. Along with road and...; Read More

Joliet Junior College Awarded $145,800 Clean Energy Grant: 06.30.2009 - Joliet Junior College was recently awarded a $145,800 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to upgrade to a more efficient campus lighting system. By replacing old 32 wattage lights...; Read More

Joliet Junior College Baseball Field to be Renamed After King: 06.30.2009 - When JJC baseball players step on the diamond next year, they'll be playing on a field with a new, but familiar name. At its June 16 meeting, the JJC Board...; Read More

Joliet Junior College's Oldest Alumna Visits Campus: 06.29.2009 - Joliet Junior College's oldest living alumna, 101-year-old Marie Ghilain, made a special visit to the college's Main Campus on June 23. The trip was especially important for Ghilain because she...; Read More

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