Erie County Community College (EC3)

Your support provides EC3 students with an education that opens doors 

to meaningful careers, 

financial stability, 

and a stronger future for themselves and their families.

At EC3, we’re committed to empowering dynamic, diverse learners to improve their quality of life and help drive Erie County’s economic growth through affordable, innovative education and workforce training.

When you give to EC3 on Erie Gives Day, August 11, your donation directly impacts students through the EC3 Scholarship Fund.  

Thank you for believing in the power of education and for supporting a brighter, stronger future for all of Erie County.

To learn about your impact or to have a tour of EC3 contact Shawn Waskiewicz, Executive Director, at ewaskiewicz@ec3pa.org or by phone:  814-413-7015.  

Who we are!

• America's newest community college
• Current enrollment at over 800 students
• 140 students graduated this May 2026
• Offering transfer programs, public service, information technology, applied technology, business and entrepreneurialism and health sciences
• Faculty, Advisor and Success Coach for individualize support
• Center for Health Sciences, new state of the art suite for teaching Practical Nursing, CNA, Behavior Health, Surgical Tech, EKG