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Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its largest Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day to date on Thursday, April 30, at the East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center, bringing together students, employer… Read more »
May 01, 2026
Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
If you’re making the decision to go into the electrical field or the trades, ICC is a good start. It gives you the tools and the peace of mind to… Read more »
April 22, 2026
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine came to Illinois Central College with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. She had always wanted to become a nurse, and ICC’s Nursing program stood out… Read more »
April 22, 2026
Hands-On, Head-On: Dakota’s Path to a Career with Purpose
Dakota was tired of dead-end jobs. He knew he wanted more: something stable, hands-on, and meaningful. That search led him to the HVAC program at ICC, where he’s now on… Read more »
January 28, 2026
Learning by Doing: an Apprenticeship Helped Naethan Jumpstart His Career
After four years in the military, Naethan knew traditional college wasn’t for him. He tried it once and didn’t enjoy sitting in a classroom. But when Liberty Steel & Wire… Read more »
August 04, 2025
From Roadblocks to Roadwork: Don’s Fresh Start
Two years ago, Don was looking for a fresh start. After struggling with addiction and setbacks that disrupted his career, he moved from Joliet to Peoria in search of a… Read more »
May 22, 2025
Noah Hacks His Way to Success with a Secure Software Apprenticeship
Noah’s journey to a career in cybersecurity wasn’t a straight line—it was a strategic shift. With a Finance degree in hand, he started his career in accounting at Caterpillar. But… Read more »
April 04, 2025
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… Read more »
November 19, 2024
Electrical Apprenticeship Supercharges André’s Career
André always dreamed of finishing college—not just for himself but to inspire his young daughters. Life had other plans for the first-generation college student, though. He left school to provide… Read more »
November 18, 2024
Cara Forges New Opportunity with Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship
After earning her GED, Cara knew she wanted a career in the trades, but didn’t want to follow the path she saw many of her peers take—spending years and racking… Read more »
November 18, 2024