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Travel to Urbania, Italy, with Elgin Community College
Registration for Elgin Community College’s (ECC) summer study abroad program is now open. This year’s program will take students to Urbania, Italy, from June 28 through July 28, 2025. Students interested must apply by February 15, 2025, at elgin.edu/studyabroad.
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Elgin Community College’s Kim Plate Named Chair of Dental Assisting National Board
Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce that Kim Plate, director of the college’s Dental Assisting program, has been named the new chair of the Dental Assisting National Board of directors (DANB).
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ECC Center for Emergency Services Secures $10,000 Grant from State Farm Insurance
The Elgin Community College (ECC) Center for Emergency Services (CES) secured a $10,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to expand its new Firefighting Career Exploration program, launched in the summer of 2024 through another State Farm grant. The program is open to middle schoolers and rising freshmen.
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Upskilling Yourself at Elgin Community College
In today’s job market, adding new skills or advancing ones you already have can be the key to staying competitive and achieving personal goals. This is where Elgin Community College shines–not only is it affordable and accessible but it also offers a diverse range of upskilling programs like skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, health care, and more.
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Student Profile
Meet Erek Marcello
When Elgin Community College (ECC) student Erek Marcello graduated high school, he took a year off, not totally sure what he wanted to do next. Still unsure, he looked at ECC for answers.
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Student Profile
Meet Christian Escobedo
The Elgin Community College (ECC) men’s soccer team recruited ECC student-athlete Christian Escobedo, of Glendale Heights, Illinois, to come play for the team this fall. Under new head coach Dimitri Tsoukalas, the team has excelled in a record-breaking season.