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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
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