Economic Development

With the many philanthropic programs in Peoria to develop our city, Peoria Promise is the pipeline to provide the skilled workforce to serve these projects.

Peoria Promise provides students with 64 credit hours to be used over a 3 year period at Illinois Central College.

An estimated 86% of ICC graduates stay in the area.

What's New?

Peoria Promise is in the running to win $25,000 from Pepsi. All we need is YOUR vote. Please vote at: refresheverything.com/peoriapromise. You can vote every day during the month of July!

The 1st Annual Dine Out for the Promise is the week of August 9th. Over 30 local restaurants are donating 10% or more of sales during this week. Print your flier here!

The Holiday Inn City Centre gala to benefit Peoria Promise will be held on October 23rd. Tickets can be purchased by calling Brooke at 309-677-5886. 

Do I Qualify?

Qualifications for Peoria Promise:

1.) City of Peoria resident.
2.) Attend (for at least 3 years) and graduate from a public school.

Please note that you can be a city of Peoria resident and attend IVC, Limestone, Dunlap, and Peoria Heights high schools.

For more information on qualifications

Results

Peoria Promise has supported over 600 students in 2 years!

Over 500 students have applied for the 2010/2011 school year!

During these difficult economic times and as students participation increases, we need your support now more than ever!

Make a difference in our community by donating to Peoria Promise.