College and Career Readiness

How We Help You Succeed

We’re here to help you plan, prepare, and take your next step with confidence. 

The College & Career Readiness team supports students, families, and community members as they explore what’s next. Whether you’re planning for college, building career skills, or looking for direction, we help you connect to resources and strengthen the skills needed to reach your goals. 

We are your partner in learning, growth, and success.

Participant Feedback & Testimonials

High School Career Exploration

Dundee-Crown High School

AVID Student, Dundee-Crown High School

“The presentation really made me think more deeply about my plans after high school. One of my biggest takeaways was the importance of internships—something I hadn’t fully considered before. I’m now planning to start looking for those opportunities.”

Culinary Career Exploration Experience

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois, UpNext Summer Program

K. Thomas, Operations Manager

“Receiving a scholarship from ECC helped me pursue my educational dreams of becoming a lawyer, and I intend to transfer out after I graduate to earn my Bachelor's. What I enjoy most about my time at ECC is the rich diversity. There are students from so many backgrounds. I had the opportunity to interact with them and learn from their experiences.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois

C. Maxwell-Grzejka, Senior Director of Community Engagement

“Thank you for the meaningful work you’re doing to support our community. We look forward to continued collaboration in the future.”

Evening Webinar Series

J. Mobley, Community Member & Parent

“As a parent of a high school junior, I found the Exploring Careers webinar incredibly valuable. The information shared helped me better understand the options available after high school, and I’m looking forward to revisiting the recording with my son. Thank you for creating such a meaningful and informative experience.”