ECC In the News
News Releases
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ECC celebrates grand opening of new Manufacturing & Technology Center
ECC celebrated the grand opening of the new Manufacturing and Technology Center on September 24, 2026.
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ECC to Host Apprenticeship Expo at New Manufacturing & Technology Center
ECC's Apprenticeship Expo will allow participants to connect with representatives from traditional apprenticeship programs, union trades, employers, and colleges offering non-traditional apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
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ECC & OrthoIllinois Present Path2Practice Careers in Physical Therapy
Learn directly from both faculty and practicing clinicians about the physical therapy profession, educational pathways, and career opportunities at this event on October 23.
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Elgin Community College to Host Annual College Night on October 21
The annual College Night is a free event open to current college students, high school students, prospective students, and their families.
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Discover the Future of Electric Vehicles at Elgin Community College
Join us Wednesday, October 14, from 4 to 6 pm for the EV Technology Open House at ECC's new Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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ECC Arts Center Brings Mexican Tradition to Life with "Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure"
Celebrate Mexican culture, music, and storytelling with two performances of Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure on October 17 at the ECC Arts Center.
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ECC Arts Center Presents Immersive Beatles Experience
Experience the music of the Fab Four at BritBeat - The Immersive Beatles Experience on September 26, at 7 pm.
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ECC Fall Convocation Focuses on Turning Purpose into Impact
ECC's Fall 2026 Employee Convocation on August 20 focused on "Turning Purpose into Impact." President Peggy Heinrich highlighted progress across the college and encouraged employees to build on that momentum by focusing not only on students’ experiences at ECC but also on their success after they leave.
ECC Stories
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ECC Grad Receives Support from Workforce Development Program
ECC alumna Yeni Elizalde details how the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program supported her during her time in ECC's nursing program.
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ECC/ComEd Energy Efficiency Cohort Builds Skills for the Workforce
The Energy Efficiency Newcomer Training Cohort, a collaboration between ECC and ComEd’s Market Development Initiative (MDI), began July 13 and runs through September 4.
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Boys & Girls Club Visits ECC, Learn More About Visual Arts
A group from the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois in Elgin visited ECC's Visual Arts department this past July to learn more about creating art and different career pathways in the arts.