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From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Claire’s Journey at ICC
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From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Claire’s Journey at ICC
When Claire graduated from high school, college wasn’t part of the plan. The traditional academic path left her feeling unmotivated and disconnected. “Originally, I was planning on going to barber school or into a union,” she shared. “School just wasn’t really for me.” With encouragement from her mother, Claire decided to give ICC a try—just for one semester. She didn’t…
Ethan always knew he wanted to make a difference. Now a history education major at Illinois Central College, he’s finding the confidence and community he needs to achieve that dream. “My experience at ICC has been nothing but fantastic due to all the support from professors and meeting new people,” he says. Ethan’s goal is to become a high school…
If you’d asked Jason at age 18 what he wanted to do for a career, “tractor service technician” would not have been his answer. Growing up on his family’s farm, he always knew he wanted a career in agriculture, but he also wanted to expand his options. A 4-H small engines workshop sparked his interest in mechanics, opening new doors….
Legacy dreams of becoming a pediatrician or a neurosurgeon, but for now, she has found her ideal starting point in the surgical technologist program at ICC. Legacy’s diverse background and the array of extracurricular activities she participated in while growing up in Chicago shaped her determination to make a difference in people’s lives through a healthcare career. When Legacy began…
