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Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
If you’re making the decision to go into the electrical field or the trades, ICC is a good start. It gives you the tools and the peace of mind to be able to handle the field. Luke, ICC apprenticeship student Luke did not come to ICC for a traditional college experience. He came because he saw an opportunity to grow….
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine came to Illinois Central College with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. She had always wanted to become a nurse, and ICC’s Nursing program stood out for its reputation, affordability, and the support she had heard about from others in the community. What she found here exceeded every expectation. All of my professors have been amazing….
Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha’s Journey at ICC
Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha’s Journey at ICC
Sasha arrived at ICC with a plan and an open mind. After being homeschooled during her freshman year of high school, she moved from South Carolina to Illinois and later graduated from a private high school. From the beginning, her goal was clear. She planned to attend ICC for two years and build a strong foundation before transferring to continue…
Elizabeth’s Journey into Nursing
Elizabeth’s Journey into Nursing
When Elizabeth graduated from a four-year university in 2020 with a degree in user experience design, she expected to begin her career in the creative tech world. But as the pandemic reshaped the job market, many of those opportunities disappeared. Rather than stand still, Elizabeth pivoted. In 2021, she became a nationally certified pharmacy technician and spent the next three…
Carter’s Path from Startup to ICC
Carter’s Path from Startup to ICC
Carter began shaping his future long before college. At thirteen, he turned a small idea into a growing screen printing and graphic design business. What started with stickers made on a Cricut and sold on Etsy grew into custom apparel, embroidery, promotional products, and heat pressing. He taught himself each new step and quickly realized he loved helping people bring…
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FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
Illinois Central College marked a historic milestone on May 12 as the inaugural cohort of its Prison Education Program (PEP) graduated from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin. Twenty students—13 men and 7 women—earned their business specialist certificates to expand their career opportunities. ICC’s program is the first in the nation approved by the U.S. Department of Education to…
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its largest Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day to date on Thursday, April 30, at the East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center, bringing together students, employer partners, and community leaders to highlight the continued expansion of apprenticeship pathways across Central Illinois and their impact on the regional workforce. A total of 68 students beginning registered apprenticeships…
Illinois Central College Advances Regional Educator Pipeline Through Future Teacher Summit
Illinois Central College Advances Regional Educator Pipeline Through Future Teacher Summit
Illinois Central College welcomed students from across central Illinois on April 21 for the 2026 Future Teacher Summit, a full-day experience designed to expand awareness of careers in education and strengthen the region’s future educator pipeline. Supported by Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL) funding, the summit connected prospective teachers with educators, higher education faculty, and current college students through a…
Four Central Illinois Community Colleges Generate $799.6 Million in Economic Impact, Support More Than 10,000 Jobs
Four Central Illinois Community Colleges Generate $799.6 Million in Economic Impact, Support More Than 10,000 Jobs
A new study finds Illinois Central, Heartland, Carl Sandburg, and Spoon River colleges account for one in every 47 jobs across a 20-county region. Illinois Central College, Heartland Community College, Carl Sandburg College, and Spoon River College together generate $799.6 million in economic impact and support 10,464 jobs across the West Central Illinois Community College Region, according to a new…
Illinois Central College Celebrates Community College Month, Highlighting Regional Impact and Student Opportunity
Illinois Central College Celebrates Community College Month, Highlighting Regional Impact and Student Opportunity
Illinois Central College (ICC) is proud to join community colleges nationwide this April in celebrating Community College Month, an annual campaign led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to improve awareness of the economic, academic, and equity advantages of attending community colleges. The 2026 theme, “The Smartest First Step. The Strongest Next Step,” reflects the full scope of…
Dr. Jamonica Rolle Selected as New President of Illinois Central College
Dr. Jamonica Rolle Selected as New President of Illinois Central College
New Leader to Begin July 1 The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jamonica Rolle (pronounced ‘role’) as the College’s next president following a comprehensive national search. Dr. Rolle will assume the role on July 1 and will lead ICC’s continued advancement as a regional leader in student success, workforce development, and economic vibrancy. The Board’s decision…
Campus Housing at Illinois Central College to Reopen in August After Sale to Local Ownership Group
Campus Housing at Illinois Central College to Reopen in August After Sale to Local Ownership Group
Illinois Central College announced that the ICC Educational Foundation has completed the sale of the college’s campus housing properties, paving the way for student residences to reopen to ICC students beginning in August. The residences were purchased by a local investment group led by longtime Peoria-area real estate investors Brad Joseph, Bill Joseph, and Chad Joos. The sale was finalized…
Illinois Central College Announces Three Presidential Finalists
Illinois Central College Announces Three Presidential Finalists
Illinois Central College has named three distinguished higher education leaders as finalists in the search for the College’s next president, marking a pivotal step in selecting the institution’s future leader. Following a comprehensive national search, the ICC Presidential Search Committee selected finalists with proven records of advancing student success, strengthening workforce alignment, driving innovation, and building strategic partnerships that support…
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May 21
New Student Orientation
Welcome to Illinois Central College! We are excited to have you join our vibrant community. Get off to a great start by attending our New Student Orientation. This event is… Read more »
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Peoria Campus, Student Center
5407 N. University Street
Peoria,
IL
61635-0001
United States
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