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ECC excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.
Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.
Get a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.
We’re part of the community and help prepare future leaders. Our ties with local companies give you job connections when you finish school.
ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center
Opening in the fall of 2026, this new 150,000 square foot facility will provide cutting-edge training to address growing enrollment and local employer needs in the manufacturing sector.
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Since 2018, Lucretia and Ian Barrera have opened their home to international exchange students. The couple now hosts two international students enrolled at ECC: Julia Bernardo Navarro from Brazil, and Aye Lyae Pyae Moe from Myanmar.
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After spending 10 years in the workforce, it was a layoff that gave Elgin Community College student, Kalista Grey, the nudge to return to school.
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Chrystie Wojcik, professor of culinary arts and hospitality, has been at Elgin Community College since 2010. She first came to ECC’s campus years before as a student!
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ECC's Fall 2025 Reading Series will include poet and educator Diego Baez, novelist and Mexico City artist Gerardo Sámano Córdova, and essayist/memoirist Rachel Cohen.
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