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Hanover Park Education and Work Center receives $225,000 operations grant
The Education and Work Center (EWC), which provides basic skills training and employment services to a traditionally underserved area, recently received a $225,000 operations grant thanks to the successful efforts of Sen. Cristina Castro, Rep. Fred Crespo and Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig.
ECC to hold info session for adult students on Nov. 7
Elgin Community College will hold an adult student information session on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Building C, Room C120, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
ECC to host family-friendly Halloween celebration on Oct. 26
Elgin Community College will host its annual Boo Bash (formerly known as “Trunk-or-Treat”) on Friday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Building J Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Area families with children are invited to attend the free event as a safe way to celebrate Halloween.
Local author Patrick Parks to visit ECC for Writers Center Reading Series event Oct. 18
Elgin Community College will welcome local author Patrick Parks as the next featured guest of the Writers Center Reading Series on Thursday, Oct. 18. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the ECC Arts Center, Building H, Room H142, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
ECC to host info session for parents of high school students on Oct. 18
Elgin Community College will host “College and Career 101 for Parents of High School Students,” on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Building E Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Parents of area high school students are invited to attend the free event to learn how they can help their child become college and career ready.
ECC to host Veteran Resource and Job Fair on Oct. 17
Veterans, their family members, students and community members in need of support services and employment assistance are invited to Elgin Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ECC to host workshop for choosing a college major this fall
Elgin Community College will host “Choosing a College Major,” a workshop to help individuals create their own career vision and discover college majors and occupations.
Candidates for ECC Board of Trustees can circulate nominating petitions beginning Sept. 18
Prospective candidates for the Elgin Community College District 509 Board of Trustees can begin circulating nominating petitions on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 for the April 2, 2019 consolidated election in which two trustee positions will be up. Illinois community college trustees hold a six-year term of office.
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Zelms empowers students to succeed
In marathon running and in life, preparation is key. English Unit Adjunct Faculty member Susan Zelms helps Elgin Community College students during the degree completion “race,” giving them a leg up in life—and cheering them on as they cross the finish line to walk across the stage during commencement.
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Carriveau goes the distance for the perfect shot
Electronic Imaging Specialist and resident comedian for Elgin Community College’s Marketing and Communications department Mark Carriveau spends his time searching for the perfect shot.
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Music education hits a high note for Stredde
Assisting students and aspiring musicians on their educational journeys is music to Administrative Assistant Diane Stredde’s ears.
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