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ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center
Located at 1600 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois, this new 150,000 sq. ft. facility will offer maintenance technology, industrial manufacturing, HVAC-R, energy management, and welding programs. ECC’s MTC will provide cutting-edge training to address rising enrollment and local employer needs. The groundbreaking ceremony is on September 18, 2024.
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Elgin Community College invites the community to explore career opportunities at the Hire Spartans Job Fair, which is back in person for the first time since 2019. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, September 20, at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill., in the Building J, Events Center.
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Elgin Community College (ECC) is inviting prospective students to learn more about its Truck Driving Program. Information sessions scheduled for the 2024-25 academic year will begin Tuesday, September 10, from 4 to 5 pm at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL., Building O, Room O134.
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The Elgin Community College Humanities Center welcomes back Anthony Spaulding for a special performance of his one-man show, “To Cut a Barber’s Hand.” This captivating performance blends drama, comedy, romance, and rap to share the compelling story of how he overcame challenges to obtain a barber’s license after returning from prison.
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Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment, marking the highest numbers the college has seen in eight years. Fall 2024's current student enrollment is more than 10,000, a 7% increase from fall 2023 (as of census date).
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