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Don’t let your summer slip away. You can earn credit and get ahead with accelerated summer classes. Additionally, registration for fall classes is open, so you can secure the classes you need now. 

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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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As I grew into adulthood, I began to recognize the power of education, not just in the classroom, but in the positive impact it can have on society. As I come near the end of my time at Elgin Community, I look back with admiration, knowing that every challenge, every asked question, and every late night of studying have brought me closer to my dream of becoming an educator.

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While some might say that growth is not something that happens overnight, for me at ECC, growth felt like something I was constantly experiencing. As I began at ECC in the summer of 2022, I was fearful and uncertain of the journey that was ahead of me.

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Around campus I am known for my involvement and dedication in campus clubs and organizations. I am a civic engagement leader, coauthor of Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education 2025 edition (ELTHE), Black Student Achievers associate, a 2024 Black Excellence recipient, TRiO participant/advocate, mentee of Purposes with Purpose, and favored by many staff on campus.

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Most people graduate high school, then go to college. I decided to flip the script. After two years as a dual credit student at Elgin Community College, I’ll be receiving my Associate of Arts degree before I get my high school diploma.

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