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Connecting Classrooms to Careers
ECC excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.
Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.
Get a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.
We’re part of the community and help prepare future leaders. Our ties with local companies give you job connections when you finish school.
ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center
Opening in the fall of 2026, this new 150,000 square foot facility will provide cutting-edge training to address growing enrollment and local employer needs in the manufacturing sector.
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Keeping up with ECC
Hear from students, faculty, and staff about the incredible learning community in Elgin through blog posts, news releases, and quick ECC stories.
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Engineering professor Soma Chattopadhyay, PhD, was named Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member at the 2025 ICCTA Awards. Trustee Clare Ollayos, DC, and several other ECC nominees were also recognized.
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The grant will help ensure students are prepared to meet growing workforce demand in the rapidly evolving EV sector.
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ECC continues to see strong enrollment growth, with summer 2025 marking the college’s highest summer headcount in over a decade — a total of 5,497 students enrolled by the 10th day of the term.
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Elgin business owner Erin Ramirez wasn’t always her own boss. After years of life experiences and a push from her husband, she found the courage to step into the entrepreneurial space. Ready to take the leap but unsure how to succeed, Ramirez found the Illinois Small Business Development Center (Illinois SBDC) at Elgin Community College, which became the lifeline she needed.
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