South Suburban College and Superior Ambulance Announced Their Articulation Agreement Following The Groundbreaking Of The New Allied Health & Nursing Center
South Suburban College and Superior Ambulance Announced Their Articulation Agreement Following The Groundbreaking Of The New Allied Health & Nursing Center
Event just days after SB711 Bill Signing to Address Illinois’ Healthcare and EMS Workforce Shortages
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, South Suburban College (SSC) hosted a milestone day for healthcare education and workforce development in the region. Immediately following the groundbreaking of SSC’s new Allied Health & Nursing Center, the college formalize an Articulation Agreement with Superior Ambulance to expand career pathways in emergency medical services (EMS).
The agreement will create streamlined “earn while you learn” opportunities for SSC students, allowing them to gain employment as Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) during EMT training, advance to paramedic certification, and build sustainable careers in partnership with Superior Ambulance and healthcare providers like Advocate Health.
“This agreement represents the best of what higher education and industry partnerships can accomplish,” said Kevin Daly, Vice Chairman of the SSC Board of Trustees. “We are creating a direct link between training and employment, ensuring our students can enter the workforce, continue their education, and meet the critical healthcare needs of our communities.”
The agreement signing will take place just days after the signing of Senate Bill 711, legislation aimed at addressing the urgent shortage of EMS professionals across Illinois. SB711, developed through the EMS Recruitment and Retention Task Force created in 2024, streamlines certification processes, expands access to paramedic programs, and provides flexibility in emergency staffing to improve patient outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
“This partnership with Superior Ambulance creates a direct pathway for Superior employees to earn college credit for licensure. This provides an opportunity for working students to continue their academic careers with South Suburban College,” said Dr. Megan Hughes, Dean of Allied Health at South Suburban College. “By combining classroom learning with real-world experience, we are preparing students not just for jobs, but for long-term careers in healthcare where they can make a meaningful impact in our communities.”
The day’s events underscored SSC’s role as a leader in healthcare education and workforce readiness. The forthcoming Allied Health & Nursing Center will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation labs, and collaborative learning environments designed to prepare the next generation of nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals.
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