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“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 Nate 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 know,… 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