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Adult Education enrollment soars at Elgin Community College
During National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which runs from September 18 through 22, Elgin Community College celebrates the enrollment increase in its adult education programs for the fall semester. Enrollment totals surpassed the fall 2022 numbers for both English as a second language (ESL) and adult basic education classes (ABEC).
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Explore careers and touch a truck at major open-house event
The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house on Saturday, October 14, at 815 E. Plank Rd., Burlington, Ill.
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ECC invites students and families to its annual College Night on October 3
Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will be at Elgin Community College on Tuesday, October 3, to help students and families explore their options. This free event runs from 6 to 8 pm in Building J, Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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Elgin Community College joins Saluki Step Ahead, setting students up for success
Elgin Community College is partnering with Southern Illinois University (SIU) through their Saluki Step Ahead program, which allows ECC students to apply to SIU early, secure a predetermined degree track, and complete a bachelor's degree all at a lower cost.
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ECC’s Latinx Heritage Month focuses on belonging
Elgin Community College invites the community to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) with a series of events to celebrate the 2023 theme “Belonging: Familia, Herencia, y Poder.”
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Discover your potential at the ECC Job Fair on September 28
Elgin Community College invites the community to explore why ECC is a great environment to work in at the ECC Job Fair on Thursday, September 28, from 1 to 4 pm.
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ECC’s Center for Civic Engagement welcomes elected officials for Women in Politics event
Elgin Community College's new Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) mission is to foster engaged civic leaders on campus and create a culture of civic engagement in the community. The center is hosting its first Women in Politics event on Tuesday, September 19, at ECC’s Spartan Drive campus.
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ECC named a 2023-24 Military Friendly® School
Elgin Community College has earned a 2023-24 Military Friendly Schools Silver Designation and a 2023-24 Military Friendly Spouse School Designation by VIQTORY, whose Military Friendly Schools list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families to find the right school to match their needs and preferences.
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Take Five with…Noor
Noor joined Elgin Community College’s Marketing and Communications Department as the Digital Marketing Specialist in 2022. Originally from Pakistan, Noor obtained a Bachelor’s in Marketing before completing his MBA at the Hult International Business School in Boston, MA.
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Take Five with…Julia Perez
Julia Perez, student success coach, grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and began her educational journey at Purdue University Northwest for her bachelor’s degree. After graduating, she made her way to Illinois, working at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) while completing her Master’s program at Loyola University.
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Take Five with…Evelyn Lozano
As a student success coach, Evelyn Lozano’s favorite thing about working at ECC is meeting and guiding students during their time at the college. This passion is driven by her own educational experience growing up.
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