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Bright Sparks: Nestor Finds Mentorship and Success During His Electrical Apprenticeship
Nestor Diaz’s journey from discovering his passion for electrical engineering in middle school to pursuing an apprenticeship at ICC with Liberty Steel is an inspiring story. It’s not uncommon for… Read more »
November 14, 2023
The Apprenticeship Advantage: Daniel’s Transformational Career Shift
Daniel Mariscal’s educational and career journey has taken a unique path. Initially, he pursued a conventional direction after high school, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science. Having worked in… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Trailblazing Trades: Austin’s Success in his Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship
As a first-generation college student, Austin Erving is driven by the desire to secure a rewarding career to support his growing family. After dedicating 15 years to being a CNA… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Wired for Success: Jake Finds Fulfillment in Hands-on Apprenticeship
Jake’s journey toward becoming an electrician ignited during his high school years, where he immersed himself in three years of electrical classes. Drawn to the hands-on nature of the job… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Building Futures: Caden Williams’ Fast Track to Success Through Apprenticeship
Caden Williams, a May 2022 high school graduate, is swiftly carving out a rewarding career, surpassing many of his peers in earnings, all thanks to the apprenticeship program facilitated by… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Powering Up: Ian Lucera’s Apprenticeship Prepares Him for Work and Future Education
Ian Lucera, a natural problem-solver with a construction background, initially pursued Architecture at SIUC after high school but soon realized it wasn’t the right fit. His journey took a turn… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Classroom to Caterpillar: Anthony Fox’s Path to Success in Industrial Maintenance
Balancing marriage, parenthood, a full-time job, and full-time college might seem overwhelming to many, but for Anthony Fox, who is completing his Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship with Caterpillar next month, it’s… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Montserrat: Overcoming First-Generation Obstacles
Montserrat is a recent recipient of a $1,000 Jose Madrigal Memorial Endowed Scholarship, and one of two Foundation scholarship recipients highlighted at the 2023 Community Celebration. Monty, as she is… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Sydney Shines as SI Leader, Embedded and Professional Tutor
Like so many students, Sydney began her ICC journey during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which she says was a “difficult experience,” as she was unable to form close… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Julie’s Journey: Finding Her Fresh Start and Achieving Success
Restarting school was both a bold and scary decision for Julie. Learning there was a scholarship specifically designed for an older, returning student like Julie was extremely encouraging to her…. Read more »
September 01, 2023