Rend Lake College
MarketPlace Campus | Mt. Vernon
RLC MarketPlace is a unique combination of classroom space, retail operations and state services.
Hours
Fall & Spring Semester Hours
Closed Fridays during Summer & Semester Breaks.
Closed Weekends and Holidays.
About Us

Available Facilities & Programs
Partnerships with four-year institutions allow students to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees and higher certifications at the MarketPlace.
Programs
The MarketPlace Campus in Mt. Vernon houses a multitude of programs, including:
Facilities
In addition, the MarketPlace houses facilities, including:
Shops
Stop by the MarketPlace to shop and eat at:
- Blended
- Showdown Steakhouse & Saloon
- Shoe Stop
American Heart Association
AHA Training Center
Rend Lake College houses an American Heart Association Training Facility at the RLC MarketPlace Campus.
This facility hosts a variety of different trainings. The trainings for the Fall 2025 semester include:
CPR/AED and First Aid Training
- October 17, 8 AM - 4 PM
- October 23, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 6, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 10, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 25, 8 AM - 4 PM
- December 4, 8 AM - 4 PM
- December 15, 8 AM - 4 PM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training:
- October 29, 9 AM - 5 PM
To register for trainings, please contact:
AHA Training Center
Location: Rend Lake College Marketplace
321 Potomac Blvd
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Email: aha@rlc.edu
618-437-5321, ext. 2032
AHA Training Center
Rend Lake College houses an American Heart Association Training Facility at the RLC MarketPlace Campus.
This facility hosts a variety of different trainings. The trainings for the Fall 2025 semester include:
CPR/AED and First Aid Training
- October 17, 8 AM - 4 PM
- October 23, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 6, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 10, 8 AM - 4 PM
- November 25, 8 AM - 4 PM
- December 4, 8 AM - 4 PM
- December 15, 8 AM - 4 PM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training:
- October 29, 9 AM - 5 PM
To register for trainings, please contact:
AHA Training Center
Location: Rend Lake College Marketplace
321 Potomac Blvd
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Email: aha@rlc.edu
618-437-5321, ext. 2032