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Grace Finds Her Place at ICC
When Grace transfers to Iowa State University this fall, she knows she will be ready for whatever comes her way. Through opportunities and mentorship offered to her as an ICC… Read more »
April 08, 2024
Jenessa: From Medicine to Music
Jenessa hasn’t always dreamed of becoming a high school band director. She originally planned to enter the medical field, but that all changed her junior year of high school when… Read more »
April 08, 2024
IT Workforce Accelerator Surpasses Goals, Helping Over 800 Residents Gain Skills for New Careers
The IT Workforce Accelerator program is funded by a $14.6 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant received by Bradley University, Eureka College, and Illinois Central College in 2022. The program… Read more »
March 27, 2024
Natasha: Gaining Confidence to Achieve Dreams
Ever since she was a little girl, Natasha wanted to be a nurse, but as she grew older, she says her confidence in her ability to have direct interaction with… Read more »
March 20, 2024
Driving Educational Equity: Dual Credit Expansion and Virtual Reality EMT Training
Illinois Central College (ICC) recently received two grants from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) totaling $204,018 through June 30, 2025. The program will help more low-income students earn college… Read more »
March 08, 2024
NSF Grant Supports STEM Talent in Innovative Water Analysis Program
Illinois Central College (ICC) was awarded $349,397 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program called Creating a Workforce Pipeline of STEM… Read more »
February 28, 2024
Kaleb’s PTK Recognition: Unexpected Honor
For Galesburg native Kaleb, being selected for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team came as a shock. Kaleb is extremely proud of his accomplishment because he’s in the Diesel… Read more »
February 28, 2024
Employ Central Illinois: $3M Grant to Forge Career Pathways and Apprenticeships
A group of 7 regional partners led by Illinois Central College received an over $3 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Perkins Innovation and Modernization (PIM) Career Connected… Read more »
February 15, 2024
Ericka: From Unhoused to Unstoppable
Only a few short years ago, Ericka found herself living in a homeless shelter for women, with no idea how to move her life forward. All she knew was that… Read more »
January 23, 2024
911 Dispatcher: Meghan’s Transformation
Last year, Meghan embarked on a life-changing journey at ICC, seeking a one-year certificate to pursue a career as a 911 dispatcher. Little did she know that this decision would… Read more »
December 07, 2023