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Dual credit manufacturing teacher Matt Erbach has been teaching South Elgin High School students for almost two decades, and now his classes allow his students to earn college credit.
Elgin Community College dual credit student, Sienna Hughes, has always known she was meant for the spotlight. She was part of the ECC theatre production of “Our Town” last semester and is taking three theatre classes right now.
Elgin Community College student Kyle Virmond knew from a young age that he wanted to work with his hands. After exploring automotive and manufacturing classes at Hampshire High School, he gave welding a try and has been pursuing it ever since.
Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athletes Carter and Enzo Novelli recognize what a privilege it is to represent ECC on and off the field. After attending Larkin High School, where they both played on the baseball team, the Novellis chose ECC because it was close to home and was the most affordable option.
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