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Rep. Cheri Bustos presents ceremonial check to jump-start the Cradle to Career Initiative
Rep. Cheri Bustos presented a ceremonial check for $500,000 to Illinois Central College (ICC) President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey today at ICC's Peoria Campus. The check represented funding recently announced by Rep. Bustos' office to jump-start the Peo...
Oct 20, 2022, 2:17pm EDT
Students can preview 80+ colleges and universities at ICC CougarPlex on Oct. 19
Students and their parents can meet and talk with admission representatives from 80+ in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the Central Illinois College Fair on Wednesday, October 19, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Illinois Central College (ICC...
Oct 18, 2022, 3:32pm EDT
Illinois Central College Board of Trustees Election Candidate Packets Now Available
Nominating petitions are now available for those seeking a seat on the Illinois Community College Board of Trustees. Individuals interested in seeking a position on the District #514 Board of Trustees in the April 4, 2023, election may pick up the requ...
Sep 20, 2022, 3:46pm EDT
450 high school students expected to attend Illinois Central College Agriculture, Diesel, and Horticulture Career Showcase and Industry Immersion.
ICC is hosting the Agriculture, Diesel, and Horticulture Showcase and Industry Immersion for potential students to explore in-demand careers. The free event, which takes place on the ICC East Peoria campus, features a student and alumni panel Q&A sessi...
Sep 15, 2022, 2:59pm EDT
Illinois Central College to host Apprenticeship Signing Day with Caterpillar
On Monday, September 12, 2022, Illinois Central College will host an apprentice signing day with Caterpillar for ICC students. Apprentices are attending or completing programs in both manufacturing and information technology. WHO: Sheila Quirk-Bailey...
Sep 9, 2022, 3:11pm EDT
Illinois Central College to Host Agriculture, Diesel, and Horticulture Career Showcase and Industry Immersion
Illinois Central College will host Agriculture, Diesel, and Horticulture Career Showcase and Industry Immersion on Friday, September 16, from 9 am to 2:30 pm for potential students to explore in-demand careers. Registration begins at 8:30 am. The showc...
Aug 29, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Illinois Central College Hosts 41st Annual Landscape and Garden Day
Illinois Central College Horticulture program will host the 41st Annual Landscape and Garden Day on Saturday, September 10, from 9 am to 3 pm, at the ICC Horticulture Land Lab on the East Peoria Campus. This free event is open to the public. For studen...
Aug 24, 2022, 9:49am EDT
EMBARGO UNTIL 8/18 AT 11:00 AM
In December 2021, ICCB announced third year WEI funding and awarding $18.7 million to 18 participating community colleges throughout Illinois. The Initiative focuses on improving workforce inclusivity by providing a credential and above living-wage job...
Aug 17, 2022, 2:12pm EDT
SPEAKER ADDED: Statewide leaders tout overwhelming success of workforce equity initiative outcomes, doubling the national average for African American student completion.
On Thursday, August 18, 2022, Illinois Central College will host a press conference with Heartland Community College to share the successes and opportunities of the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI). WEI is focused on expanding training opportunities f...
Aug 17, 2022, 9:30am EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Statewide leaders tout overwhelming success of workforce equity initiative outcomes, doubling the national average for African American student completion.
On Thursday, August 18, 2022, Illinois Central College will host a press conference with Heartland Community College to share the successes and opportunities of the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI). WEI is focused on expanding training opportunities f...
Aug 16, 2022, 6:05pm EDT