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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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ECC Student Life Kicks Off Fall 2026 Welcome Weeks Events
This year’s Welcome Weeks has a summer camp theme, inviting students to choose a cabin, take part in the Cabin Challenge, meet fellow students, and compete for a special end-of-camp field trip.
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ECC 2026 Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations
Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) at ECC showcases events and experiences that uplift Latinx culture while fostering community, connection, and learning.
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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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Arts Center | Student Resources
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.
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Academics | Student Profile
ECC Welding Students Excel Through Mentorship, Training
Many ECC welding students, including Jasmin De La Torre, Lilly Rutter, and Joseph Lortie, are now working at St. Charles manufacturer Advance Lifts, thanks to a recommendation from ECC welding professor Dave Reich.