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ECC is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and will regularly share information that directly impacts the ECC community on the Emergency Management page.
Featured Stories
Gearing up for manufacturing growth
ECC is gearing up for manufacturing growth for the future.
Donor support keeps dreams alive
ECC Foundation Student Success Fund and Hoffer Foundation help ECC Student continue with education and career goals.
Aerospace careers launched at ECC
ECC Alum Alan Ladwig builds notable aerospace career.
Internships light the way to success
ECC student finds career path through internship.
Going the extra mile: Area auto repair shop challenges industry norms
Wicked Wrench Co. provides opportunities in auto repair industry for ECC students.
Fiscal stimulus fills gaps for students
ECC's allocation in federal Higher Education Emergency Relief funds directly benefitted students by helping them pay for educational expenses.
ECC in the News
ECC sees 27% increase in summer enrollment as excitement builds for fall semester
Elgin Community College is experiencing a significant rise in enrollment for the summer 2021 semester, with a 27.5 percent increase compared to summer 2020. More than 4,300 students are currently enrolled in summer programming at ECC.
Updated Face-Coverings and Social Distancing Protocols go into effect July 26 at ECC
Effective Monday, July 26, 2021, Elgin Community College will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear face-coverings. Wearing face-coverings for vaccinated individuals is optional. For those who are unvaccinated or classified as “at-risk,” wearing face-coverings will be required except in situations when they are outdoors, and social distancing can be maintained.
ECC Committed to Providing Vaccine Access for Community with a Vaccination Clinic
ECC is helping to increase ease and access to vaccines through upcoming vaccination clinics to be held on July 21 and Aug. 11 (second shot clinic).
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