Erie County Community College

09/01/2026

Today is a very special day in EC3 history:

September 1, 2021, EC3 started classes. This week, we're proud to celebrate our fifth anniversary of being in the classroom.

Thank you to all of our faculty and staff members for making it a great start while serving our students and Erie County. The best is yet to come!

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08/21/2026

What a week this has been! 💛

The first week of the 2026- 2027 academic year was a success. We ended Welcome Week at our Erie West location, which is absolutely buzzing with students eager to learn and grow. Best of luck this Fall Semester!



For more information about EC3 and to apply, please visit:
www.EC3PA.org/apply

08/20/2026

We're feeling the EC3 spirit at our Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) Campus! 💙

Earlier this week, we visited our YLI Campus to welcome new and returning students to EC3, bringing snacks to get them through their afternoon. Best of luck with the Fall Semester, EC3 students!



For more information about EC3 and to apply, please visit:
www.EC3PA.org/apply

08/19/2026

We are soooo back! 🧡

This is the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, and we're excited as ever! Each campus has been full of energy and anticipation for the year to come.

We visited our Summit Campus this week, where EC3 Welding students are ready for a new school year that will bring them closer to beginning their careers as certified welders. Best of luck this semester!



For more information about EC3 and to apply, please visit:
www.ec3pa.org/apply

08/17/2026

Welcome Back, EC3 Students!

Today and tomorrow, we have the pleasure of welcoming our students back to our campuses. Some students are taking their first steps to continue their education, or even return to education after some years. We want to give a warm welcome to all EC3 students, new and returning. We hope for a prosperous school year full of learning and opportunities for all EC3 students.

For more information about EC3 and how to apply, please visit:
www.ec3pa.org

08/13/2026

💙 THANK YOU, ERIE! 💙

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported Erie County Community College (EC3) on Erie Gives Day!

Because of your generosity, the funds raised will help provide scholarships for EC3 students to cover tuition and fees, removing financial barriers and helping students stay focused on reaching their educational and career goals.

Together, we are opening doors, creating opportunities, and investing in the future of our students and our Erie community.

Thank you for believing in EC3 and our students! 🎓💙

08/11/2026

Meet Geoff Groce, EC3 Trustee and monthly donor. In this video, Geoff explains why it is important to him to give to EC3 every month.

This , support an EC3 student by donating to help remove barriers to their education.

Trustee Geoff Groce on why he makes monthly donations to EC3.

08/11/2026

Meet Shane, an EC3 Surgical Technology graduate currently working at UPMC Hamot in the operating room. Shane's story is one of many stories of Erie County residents who changed the course of their lives by deciding to apply to EC3.

This , support an EC3 student by donating to help remove barriers to their education.

We caught up with Shane Hall '25, who now works in an operating roo...

08/10/2026

Tomorrow is Erie Gives Day!

For 24 hours on Tuesday, August 11, our community will come together to support the organizations making a difference in Erie County. We hope EC3 will be one of yours!

EC3 serves more than 800 Erie County residents, providing affordable education, career training, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Your Erie Gives donation will support the EC3 Scholarship Fund, helping remove financial barriers for students working toward their goals.

Give tomorrow. Support a student. Strengthen Erie.

For more information about EC3 and how to donate on Erie Gives Day, please visit
https://www.eriegives.org/organization/erie-county-community-college