Illinois Community College Trustees Association

10/17/2026

Help spread the word about scholarship opportunities that can support the next generation of manufacturing and engineering professionals! 🎓

The SME Education Foundation offers more than 60 scholarship programs for eligible high school seniors and current college students pursuing technical degrees that support manufacturing, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.

The application opens November 1, 2026. Share this opportunity with students, faculty and campus partners who may benefit!

🔗 Explore scholarship opportunities: https://buff.ly/UeZrPYh

The SME Education Foundation’s scholarships offer students a powerful reason to choose a manufacturing focused education. The generosity of our many individual donors and corporate partners has enabled us to award millions in scholarships attracting thousands of new students to manufacturing every...

10/15/2026

What’s next for you? A career, a credential, a degree, a fresh start, or a path to a four-year university? There’s a community college ready to help you get there. See what’s possible: https://buff.ly/zKmYwDT

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. We also reflect on the resilience of Native peoples and the importance of continuing to listen, learn, and uplift Indigenous voices.

The ICCTA office will be closed in honor of the holiday.

10/09/2026

🚨JOB OPENING🚨 Our friends at Highland Community College are now hiring! Click the link below for more information 👇👇

Highland Community College seeks an Administrative Applications Administrator to join our Information Technology Services team.

This on-site position is responsible for administering and supporting the College's administrative application systems, helping to ensure effective technology operations, data integrity, and efficient business processes across the institution.

If you have experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are passionate about leveraging technology to support student and institutional success, we encourage you to apply!

Apply now: https://highland-il.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/797b7af1-d0d4-a45e-1451-6a807ca2abf6/apply?source=...

10/09/2026

🚨JOB OPENING🚨 Shawnee Community College is now hiring for an Admissions Specialist. Click the link 👇️ for more information and ways to apply.

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10/07/2026

What a great few days at PAAC 2026 last week! 🎉

ICCTA staff had the opportunity to join administrative professionals from across Illinois at Rend Lake College for a wonderful conference filled with learning, collaboration and a little fun along the way!

We toured Rend Lake’s manufacturing facility, designed our own personalized tumblers, sampled some delicious treats at RL Confections, and then dove into sessions covering the Trustee Elections process, “Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom” and so much more.

Thank you to everyone who helped make PAAC 2026 such a great collaborative learning experience! We’re already looking forward to next year at Illinois Central College. 👏

10/06/2026

🚨JOB OPENING🚨Highland Community College seeks a Communications Specialist to join their Marketing & Community Relations team. This full-time position develops and executes strategic communications that promote the College's mission, programs, achievements, and initiatives.

Apply now: https://buff.ly/7aI71Lk

10/06/2026

Something as simple as a 🍌 can make all the difference in the world! Check out what our friends at Harper College are doing to keep students fueled for success!

10/05/2026

🌱 October is Campus Sustainability Month!

Community college trustees play an important role in helping their colleges build healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable campuses.

From supporting responsible use of resources to encouraging innovative solutions and investing in the long-term needs of our campuses, trustees help shape a more sustainable future for students, employees, and the communities we serve.

This October, let’s celebrate the work happening across Illinois community colleges to make our campuses—and our communities—stronger for generations to come.

10/01/2026

Illinois community colleges are helping prepare students for the jobs shaping our state’s future. Through partnerships with employers, the Illinois Green Economy Network and the Illinois Community College Board, colleges are expanding advanced manufacturing and hybrid-EV training through the Rev UP initiative. Watch the video below to learn more 👇👇

Across Illinois, community colleges and employers are building the ...