Get an introduction to college with other CPS students while learning Math and English, earning up to $1,000 and take an elective, a 1-credit college success course through City Colleges of Chicago College Early program.
CHICAGO—From June 27 to August 5, Chicago Public Schools High School graduates across the city can earn college credits while earning up to $1,000 in stipends and up to seven college credits. Apply by June 21 by visiting www.ccc.edu/start
In addition:
- Laptops are available to borrow from City Colleges
- Summer Start will be in-person
- Students can participate in opportunities like mentorship, tutoring, campus tour, and social events
Summer Start is a no cost program that will be held Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm, in-person. Classes start June 27. Students who attend and fully participate can earn up to $1,000 and receive extra college support. Below is the list of electives available, at no cost, to participants. Email summerstart@ccc.edu with any questions. Apply today!
Available Courses:
Daley College
Introduction to African-American Studies (AFRO AM 101)
Arturo Velasquez Institute
Introduction to Nutrition (BIOLOGY) 107
Harold Washington College
Introduction To Business (BUSINES 111)
Kennedy King College
Introduction to African-American Studies (AFRO AM 101)
Introduction to Communication Design (COM DSGN 101)
Malcolm X College
Introduction to African-American Studies (AFRO AM 101)
Written Communication Skills and Composition (ENGLISH 97/101)
Latinxs in Chicago (HUM 209)
Olive-Harvey College
Computer Science 101 (CIS 101)
Intro To Transportation Administration (SCML 150)
Truman College
Database Management (CIS 145)
Wilbur Wright College
Administration of Criminal Justice (CRM JUS 102)
Computer Science 101 (CIS 101)
Composition (ENGLISH 101
