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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
Machining Apprenticeship Manufactures Career Path for Jesus
After graduating high school, Jesus started his career at Liberty Steel with a clear plan: work hard, save money, and eventually study mechanical engineering. A year into his job, he… Read more »
November 18, 2024