Elgin Community College Celebrates Community College Month 2026

ELGIN, Ill. — Elgin Community College (ECC) is joining colleges nationwide this April to celebrate Community College Month, highlighting the impact of affordable, high-quality education and the pathways it creates for students and the regional workforce.

Community College Month is an annual grassroots national campaign led by the Association of Community College Trustees to raise awareness of the value community colleges bring to their communities.

At ECC, that impact is seen every day—from students preparing to transfer to four-year universities to those gaining hands-on training for in-demand careers in fields like manufacturing, health care, and technology.

Throughout April, ECC will share stories that highlight student success, career exploration, and the people who make the college community strong.

ECC will also host two community events at 1700 Spartan Drive:

Experience ECC Open House

• Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 to 8 pm
• Building B (Jobe Lounge)
• Prospective students and community members can explore programs, meet faculty, and learn about the enrollment process.

Spring Job Fair

• Wednesday, April 22, 9 am to 12 pm
• Building J Event Center
• Students and community members can connect with local employers across a variety of industries.

Contact:
Elgin Community College
Communications
Office: 847.214.7838
Email: news@elgin.edu

About Elgin Community College:

An Achieving the Dream Leader College and one of the Aspen Institute’s Top 200 schools in the nation, Elgin Community College (ECC) is a comprehensive, fully accredited public community college and serves approximately 16,000 students each year Programs of study include more than 30 major fields for university transfer, a full complement of pre-collegiate courses, corporate and continuing education, and more than 130 career-oriented occupational degrees and certificates. ECC is also a U.S. Department of Education-designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

ECC NEWS MEDIA PROTOCOL

All members of the media should utilize the communications department as the first point of contact. The director of communications may be reached at 847-214-7838 or news@elgin.edu. All Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests must be submitted in writing to Erin Schmalen, compliance officer, at eschmalen@elgin.edu or via fax at 847-214-7375.