Sandburg has an agreement with the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). If you're thinking about or planning to transfer to U of I, establish communication with the school to determine course equivalencies prior to registering for classes.
Admission requirements
If you complete the prescribed course sequences at Sandburg, meet the stated GPA requirement and submit a full application with supporting documentation, you’ll be admitted to the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois. For additional information, contact admissions.
Jobs in agriculture
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows little shift in employment for agricultural workers from now to 2028.
- An increase of 10% job growth is expected for agricultural equipment operators.
- The overall job growth for agricultural workers including farmworkers, laborers and agricultural equipment operators is good because workers often leave the occupation due to strenuous work.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
Possible careers
Visit Career Coach’s agriculture, food and natural resources careers page for more information.
- Farmers, ranchers & other agricultural managers
- Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery & greenhouse
- Buyers and purchasing agents, farm products
Financial aid, grants & scholarships
Learn how you can take advantage of financial aid, grants and scholarships available to Sandburg students.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Learn more, and complete this form to determine your eligibility.
Career and technical programs/courses follow our equal opportunity & non-discrimination statement. For more information, email the Title IX coordinator, or call 309.341.5258 or the ADA/504 coordinator at 309.341.5262.