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Jason’s DPET Discovery

If you’d asked Jason at age 18 what he wanted to do for a career, “tractor service technician” would not have been his answer. Growing up on his family’s farm,… Read more »

January 31, 2025


Sara Turns Nursing School Setbacks into Career Success

Sara’s dream of becoming a nurse faced many challenges, but with the support of ICC, she turned those obstacles into stepping stones to success.  After earning her Certified Nursing Assistant… Read more »

January 30, 2025


Legacy Looks to the Future

Legacy’s diverse background and the array of extracurricular activities she participated in while growing up in Chicago shaped her determination to make a difference in people’s lives through a career… Read more »

January 30, 2025


Cil Paves Her IT Path with Gold

Cil was always passionate about technology but wasn’t sure if college was the right option for her. After high school, she planned to start with a minimum-wage, entry-level job. That… Read more »

December 02, 2024


Andrea Finds Direction Through Once-in-a-Lifetime Mentorship

When it was time for Andrea to choose a career path, she knew she wanted to combine her deep love for sustainable agriculture, rooted in her upbringing on a small… Read more »

December 02, 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


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