Apprenticeships
Learn a trade or skill while working under the guidance of experienced professionals at a local organization. Apprentices develop the skills they need to succeed in their careers, leading to certifications, credentials, and stable employment upon completion.
It’s a great way to earn while you learn.
Key benefits
- Earn an income while you learn
- Guaranteed employment
- Zero or limited student loan debt
- Education tailored to ensure the success of the employer
- One or more credentials earned
- Potential for incremental wage increases based on skills earned
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Discover How Apprenticeships Foster Lasting Change
We Just Had Our Biggest Apprenticeship Signing Day Ever
We Just Had Our Biggest Apprenticeship Signing Day Ever
On April 30, we packed the Performing Arts Center on our East Peoria campus for something worth celebrating: 68 students officially signed apprenticeship agreements with local employers, kicking off paid, hands-on careers in some of the most in-demand fields around. If you’ve ever wondered whether college is worth it, or whether there’s a path that gets you working and learning at the…
Noah Hacks His Way to Success with a Secure Software Apprenticeship
Noah Hacks His Way to Success with a Secure Software Apprenticeship
Noah’s journey to a career in cybersecurity wasn’t a straight line—it was a strategic shift. With a Finance degree in hand, he started his career in accounting at Caterpillar. But his passion for technology, fueled by a minor in Cybersecurity, led him to a life-changing opportunity: a Secure Software apprenticeship made possible through Illinois Central College’s partnership with Caterpillar. The…
Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its annual Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day on Tuesday, November 19, at the Peoria campus. Twenty-seven students who are starting apprenticeships signed contracts with their new employers, including Caterpillar, Eaton, Liberty Steel and Wire, and Nestlé. Thirty students who completed their apprenticeships were also recognized. ICC started its apprenticeship program in 2018 with five employer…
Electrical Apprenticeship Supercharges André’s Career
Electrical Apprenticeship Supercharges André’s Career
André always dreamed of finishing college—not just for himself but to inspire his young daughters. Life had other plans for the first-generation college student, though. He left school to provide for his family and built a career at Liberty Steel, where he’s worked for over 11 years. Still, André never let go of his goal of finishing his education. When…
Cara Forges New Opportunity with Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship
Cara Forges New Opportunity with Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship
After earning her GED, Cara knew she wanted a career in the trades, but didn’t want to follow the path she saw many of her peers take—spending years and racking up debt to earn degrees that led to similar wages. She wanted a smarter way to build her skills in a high-demand field. While working at Eaton Corporation, Cara discovered…
Office of Apprenticeships
Arbor Hall South
Peoria Campus
