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A New Melody: Jonny Discovers His Path in Music Education
Thanks to the supportive environment at ICC, Jonny flourished. Jonny started college thinking he’d follow his father’s footsteps into engineering. He took Dual Credit classes in high school and began… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Benjamin Turns Barriers into Breakthroughs at ICC
College wasn’t part of Benjamin’s original plan. Uninspired by high school, he entered the workforce after graduation, spending time in HVAC, manufacturing, and information technology. But after a few years,… Read more »
June 16, 2025
Dominidre’s Success Starts with Support at ICC
Balancing school, work, and single motherhood isn’t easy—but Dominidre is making it work with determination, support, and a clear vision for the future. Thanks to the Go Make a Difference!… Read more »
June 04, 2025
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… Read more »
May 27, 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
Ethan’s Personal Growth Through Community
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…. Read more »
May 08, 2025
Leon: From Hardship to Leadership at ICC
A registered EMT and former Student Trustee, Leon aspires to become a paramedic and is currently enrolled in the pre-med program. He has experienced his fair share of challenges in… Read more »
May 05, 2025
Eliza Blends Art and Healing to Find Her Purpose at ICC
For more than a decade, Eliza helped others heal through massage therapy. But as the physical demands of the job grew—so did her family—and she began to rethink her future…. Read more »
April 18, 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
Gabriela Finds Passion and Purpose
Gabriela’s college journey may have started later and taken longer than most, but it is a testament to the transformational power of education. Initially unsure if college was the right… Read more »
March 10, 2025