ECC to Host Third Apprenticeship Expo

Elgin Community College will host its third Apprenticeship Exposition on November 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois, in Building E, Dining Room. The expo will bring together businesses, workforce development partners, and education providers from across the region, and is open to students, job seekers, and community members eager to learn how apprenticeships can launch or advance their careers. 

“Apprenticeships have helped us begin to close the talent gaps in local manufacturing, offering students and community members an alternative path to career success,” said Gina De rosier-Cook, EdD, dean of workforce development & continuing education. “By raising awareness through this event, we aim to highlight the vital role apprenticeship programs play in strengthening our region’s workforce and to inspire more individuals to explore this impactful approach to achieving their professional goals."

Attendees can learn about the “Earn While You Learn” apprenticeship model, which combines paid, hands-on experience with classroom instruction to help participants gain industry-recognized credentials and advance their careers. The expo will also offer opportunities to connect directly with employers, union representatives, and education providers offering apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across a wide range of industries.

ECC partners with local employers to offer multiple Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships, including Certified Nurse Assistant, Industrial Manufacturing Technology/CNC (Computer Numerical Control), Cook/Culinary, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Industrial Maintenance Technology, Firefighter, and Paramedic. 

For more information about ECC’s Apprenticeship program or Apprenticeship Expo, visit elgin.edu/apprenticeshipexpo or contact ECC’s Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Learning department at SPEL@elgin.edu. 

All media-related questions or interview requests can be directed to the ECC Communications team at news@elgin.edu.