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Take Five with…Noor
Noor joined Elgin Community College’s Marketing and Communications Department as the Digital Marketing Specialist in 2022. Originally from Pakistan, Noor obtained a Bachelor’s in Marketing before completing his MBA at the Hult International Business School in Boston, MA.
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Take Five with…Julia Perez
Julia Perez, student success coach, grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and began her educational journey at Purdue University Northwest for her bachelor’s degree. After graduating, she made her way to Illinois, working at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) while completing her Master’s program at Loyola University.
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Take Five with…Evelyn Lozano
As a student success coach, Evelyn Lozano’s favorite thing about working at ECC is meeting and guiding students during their time at the college. This passion is driven by her own educational experience growing up.
ECC in the News
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Adult Education enrollment soars at Elgin Community College
During National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which runs from September 18 through 22, Elgin Community College celebrates the enrollment increase in its adult education programs for the fall semester. Enrollment totals surpassed the fall 2022 numbers for both English as a second language (ESL) and adult basic education classes (ABEC).
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Explore careers and touch a truck at major open-house event
The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house on Saturday, October 14, at 815 E. Plank Rd., Burlington, Ill.
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ECC invites students and families to its annual College Night on October 3
Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will be at Elgin Community College on Tuesday, October 3, to help students and families explore their options. This free event runs from 6 to 8 pm in Building J, Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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Located between Chicago and Rockford, ECC is accessible from U.S. 20 and I-90 in southwest Elgin.
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Summer camp and enrichment for children and teens ages 6 to 15 are offered during the summer months, after school, and on the weekends.
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Offering classes in the State of Illinois High School Diploma (HSE/GED), ESL, and Basic Citizenship.
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ECC offers free programs and services available to youth and adults who qualify.
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Intimate theatres, dining through our award-winning culinary arts program, easy accommodations, plus free parking.
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ECC student-athletes compete in Division II in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
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Classes and career skills development training free of charge in Hanover Park.
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