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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
ICC Launches Kimah’s IT Career with Life-Changing Apprenticeship
Kimah’s love for language led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and spend years teaching English overseas. But despite her dedication, she felt deeply unfulfilled. While living in… Read more »
November 18, 2024
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… Read more »
November 14, 2024
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…. Read more »
October 30, 2024
Ben’s Helpful Heart Leads to Career Calling
Growing up in Morton, Illinois, Ben was deeply influenced by his grandparents, whose love and guidance shaped his values of discipline and community service. His experiences in soccer and achieving… Read more »
October 07, 2024
Emma Designs Her Success Story at ICC
Emma’s journey into graphic design began in high school, where she was captivated by the art form’s potential to create visual impact. With a family background steeped in graphic design… Read more »
October 07, 2024
Surgical Technology: Paige’s Path to a Rewarding Career
Imagine being part of a team that brings new life into the world. For Paige, this dream is becoming a reality through the Surgical Technologist program, a rapidly growing field… Read more »
September 12, 2024
Bodie: Fitness Enthusiast Thrives at ICC
If kinesiology were a perfect fit for anyone, it would be Bodie. With a deep passion for physical activity and the science behind it, he’s the perfect example of a… Read more »
September 12, 2024
Jack Opens Doors with Dual Credit Welding Program
Jack’s ICC journey began in high school when he discovered he could earn Dual Credit for classes he could take during high school to learn a hands-on trade. Coming from… Read more »
September 06, 2024
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… Read more »
September 05, 2024