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A Career Path Change Leads to Changing Lives
During February’s National CTE (Career and Technical Education) Month, Illinois Central College honored students for their achievements in CTE programs. The ICC Surgical Technologist program is a CTE program, in… Read more »
February 24, 2022
“Success at Your Own Pace,” Betsy Larson Shares Her Advice For Adult Students
ICC Class of 2020 (Interior Design) Talent Manager at River City Construction, LLC 40 Leaders Under Forty (2022) Tell us about the career path that led you to your current… Read more »
January 19, 2022
ICC TRiO Leaves Lasting Impression on Bree
Four years ago, Bree was at a crossroads in her life. She had left a four-year university and moved back home due to financial reasons, but ultimately, she knew she… Read more »
December 15, 2021
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