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Good Jobs Challenge: $4.8M for IT Workforce Accelerator Program

Illinois Central College Receives $4.8 Million Grant from Round 2 of Good Jobs Challenge for IT Workforce Accelerator Program. ICC is one of 8 funded programs, the only institution to receive funding in both rounds, and the only single community college funded. At a press conference held on January 24, Illinois Central College (ICC) announced that it is the recipient of a grant totaling over $4.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of

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Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day

Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its annual Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day on Tuesday, November 19, at the Peoria campus. Twenty-seven students who are starting apprenticeships signed contracts with their new employers, including Caterpillar, Eaton, Liberty Steel and Wire, and Nestlé. Thirty students who completed their apprenticeships were also recognized. ICC started its apprenticeship program in 2018 with five employer partners. This year, ICC is partnering with 35 employers to create apprenticeships. In total, over 180 ICC students have enrolled

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Alumni Honored at Annual Community Celebration

The Illinois Central College (ICC) Educational Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 alumni awards during the annual Community Celebration event on Tuesday, October 29, at the Peoria Civic Center. "Dr. Keith Knepp and Jona Hall are incredibly deserving of their awards. They are helping make our community and region a better place, and we could not be prouder to call them ICC alumni." The Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Dr. Keith Knepp, President of Carle Health Greater Peoria.

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43rd Annual Landscape and Garden Day

The Illinois Central College Horticulture program will host the 43rd Annual Landscape and Garden Day on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the ICC Horticulture Land Lab on the East Peoria Campus. This free event is open to the public. Admissions staff will be available to assist students interested in a career in horticulture. Landscape and Garden Day at ICC is one of my favorite events of the year. Corinne Brown, Associate Dean of Agriculture and

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Significant Increase in Enrollment for Fall Semester

Illinois Central College (ICC) is thrilled to announce an increase in student enrollment for the fall 2024 semester. As of August 19, the first day of classes, 8,008 students have joined the ICC community—a 5.1% increase from last fall. We’ve also seen a 3.8% jump in credit hours, with students enrolling in 2,416 more hours than last year. Enrollment has experienced growth across all student populations, including a 10% increase in students of color. The growth in the number of

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ICC Participates in Classroom to Career Summit at the White House

ICC was invited to participate for its IT Workforce Accelerator and Employ Central Illinois initiatives On November 13, 2024, Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey participated in the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Classroom to Career” White House Summit. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed approximately 200 education and workforce leaders to the White House for the event. Being invited to participate in the Classroom to Career Summit by our federal partners for multiple projects is a tremendous honor

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New Prison Education Program: the First in the Nation to Be Approved

Illinois Central College (ICC), the Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) in Pekin, and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) are partnering to offer a new prison education program (PEP) for incarcerated individuals. ICC is proud to offer the first new PEP in a federal facility approved by ED. This program will provide students who are incarcerated the opportunity to use Federal Pell Grants to access postsecondary education. ICC President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey expressed the college’s enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “ICC

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NSF Grant Supports STEM Talent in Innovative Water Analysis Program

Illinois Central College (ICC) was awarded $349,397 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program called Creating a Workforce Pipeline of STEM Technicians Through Water Analysis. "This project gives ICC a great opportunity to conduct applied research with our students and provide sound data to area farmers and agencies about cost-effective nutrient loss reduction strategies." Pete Fandel, ICC professor of agriculture The three-year grant will create a pathway for students to enter

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Investing in the Future: ICC Partners to Expand IT Job Opportunities in Central Illinois

The US Economic Development Administration announced this morning that Illinois Central College was the recipient of nearly $15 million to develop an IT certification ecosystem in Central Illinois. This grant comes as part of the American Rescue Plan to develop training programs that support local economies and place an additional 50,000 workers in quality jobs. "We could not be more excited about what the Good Jobs grant will mean to Central Illinois. This nearly $15 million in resources will allow

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Empowering Communities: ICC's Federal Grant to Create Jobs and Improve Facilities

Illinois Central College, with support from Congressman Darin LaHood, announces the awarding of a $911,900 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). ICC will use the investment to enhance student learning through the support of campus projects and upgrades on the East Peoria and Pekin campuses. The investment will be matched with $521,177 in local funds and is expected to create 100+ jobs and generate $2 million in private investment. “We are so pleased to have secured this critical

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