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Chase Transitions from Farm to Classroom at ICC

With deep roots in agriculture in central Illinois and a passion for the care of animals, Chase is following his dream to become a veterinarian. ICC helped Chase transition from… Read more »

November 18, 2021


WEI Program Saves Jack’s Life

Jack experienced a childhood full of obstacles. Likewise, his adult life was filled with many barriers, including poverty, the deaths of family members and friends, and incarceration. Jack shared, “At… Read more »

October 22, 2021


‘Hands-on’ Ag Internship Turns into Start of Maddy’s Career

In August 2019, Maddy began her educational journey at ICC with a goal to earn a two-year degree in Agricultural Science & Technology. During her time at ICC, however, she… Read more »

October 19, 2021


ICC Workforce Equity Initiative Provides Pathway to Danielle’s Dream

Danielle had been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for many years. Her dream job, however, was to become a certified nurse. In January of 2020, she began her… Read more »

August 18, 2021


Fighting the Odds to Not Repeat History

Jentezen Franklin said, “Impossible odds set the stage for amazing miracles.” At ICC, we set the stage so individuals can change their lives. One such student has overcome the odds… Read more »

July 15, 2021


One Step Closer to Her Late Mother’s Dream

LaDuchess is one step closer toward her dream career of becoming a registered nurse after graduating from the LPN to RN program at ICC this spring. This achievement is extremely special to LaDuchess since it was her late mother’s… Read more »

June 07, 2021


Local Student Embraces His Indigenous Roots at ICC

This spring, sophomore Nathaniel Parks turned his tassel and celebrated his graduation from ICC. A few short years ago, however, he had no desire to attend ICC. Little did he… Read more »

May 25, 2021


Ciara, and First-Ever Graduating Dual-Degree Cohort, Celebrate Earning Two Degrees

While most senior students are anxiously awaiting their high school graduation, Ciara and 14 other Peoria Public School students are preparing to celebrate two milestones in one day. On May… Read more »

April 29, 2021


Paul Experiences Life-Changing Opportunity through WEI Program

Illinois Central College changes lives every day. Paul, who recently experienced a life-changing event through the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) LAN Technician program, is a great testament to this. Throughout… Read more »

March 18, 2021


Jay, and others, graduate from ICC’s first Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship Cohort

ICC recently graduated its first cohort of students through the Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship program. Among the proud graduates was Jay, a single father of three striving to better himself and… Read more »

February 26, 2021