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ECC Hosts Apprenticeship Expo on November 21 during National Apprenticeship Week
Elgin Community College (ECC) will host its second annual Apprenticeship Expo on Thursday, November 21, during National Apprenticeship Week (November 17 through 23), to connect attendees with representatives from traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship programs, as well as pre-apprenticeships. There will also be opportunities to engage with union trades and employers.
Beatles Tribute Artist Jim Witter Returns to the ECC Arts Center on October 25
The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents multi-faceted musician and vocalist Jim Witter and his band on Friday, October 25, at 7:30 pm in the Blizzard Theatre on ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois.
ECC Sees Largest College Night Turnout In Recent History
Representatives from 150 colleges and universities, including 33 new participants, met with Elgin Community College (ECC) students on Tuesday, October 8, at the annual College Night. This free event is designed to help students and families explore higher education options.
ECC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park
Elgin Community College (ECC), in partnership with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, and community partners, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Education and Work Center (EWC) on Thursday, October 10. The event took place from noon to 4:30 pm at the EWC, located at 6704 Barrington Road in Hanover Park.
ECC Marketing and Communications Department Earns 17 Awards from NCMPR
Elgin Community College’s Marketing and Communications team received 17 awards at the 2024 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Conference for excellence in print design, digital, video, photography, and communications.
Illusionist Bill Blagg to Perform at Elgin Community College Arts Center October 12
The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents “The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!” on Saturday, October 12, at 7 pm in the Blizzard Theatre on ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park
Join the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, Elgin Community College, and community partners in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Education and Work Center (EWC), a vital resource for individuals seeking to enhance their education and career prospects through education courses[WAV1] [WAV2] and job training.
Elgin Community College Hosts Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event on October 15
Elgin Community College will host a Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event titled “From Polls to Policy: The Global Impact of U.S. Elections” on Tuesday, October 15, from 1 to 2:30 pm.
ECC Stories
Meet Thomee Bolden
On November 8, Elgin Community College (ECC) student Thomee Bolden will take the stage in the ECC Theatre production of “You Can’t Take It With You.” Bolden will play one of the main characters, Tony Kirby.
From Student to Staff: Sarah Stayner and Logan Widtfeldt
Every now and then, Elgin Community College (ECC) can foster more than just friendship between its students. Sarah Stayner, office coordinator for student financial services, and Logan Widtfeldt, executive assistant of institutional advancement, found love in one another while attending ECC as students.
Manufacturing Month: Honoring our History, Building our Future
With the recent groundbreaking ceremony for ECC's new Manufacturing and Technology Center in September, it is fitting that we now celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout October.