Mayor Johnson, Chicago Public Schools, Labor and Corporate Partners Welcome Thousands of CPS Students to the 2024 Skilled Trades Career Fair

February 28, 2024

Student participates in a hands-on learning experience with City Colleges at the third annual event. Photo credit: Chicago Public Schools Students Explore Careers in Architecture,...

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City Colleges of Chicago Receives Generous Scholarship from the Ellucian Foundation to Support Students in Need

November 20, 2023

PATH Scholarship program supports students who face economic barriers CHICAGO -- City Colleges of Chicago was selected as a 2023 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH)...

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Chicago Roadmap: CPS Early College Students Explore Cybersecurity Pathways at Daley College and Illinois Tech

November 3, 2023

More than 80 high school students from eight Early College STEM Chicago Public Schools spent the day immersed in cybersecurity activities at Richard J. Daley...

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“Podemos tener un gran impacto en la experiencia y la oportunidad de los jóvenes”: Juan Salgado

August 28, 2023

El rector de los Colegios Comunitarios de Chicago  Juan Salgado, recibió en días recientes reconocimientos a su trayectoria de liderazgo, entre ellos el premio Maclovio...

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Latest Chicago Roadmap Impact Report Highlights Continued Progress to Improve College and Career Readiness

August 9, 2023

The following information is reprinted from CPS’ blog  here. This year’s report was the most data-driven report yet, highlighting successes across every level of the...

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Chicago Roadmap: Summer Start Class Gives New College Students a New Perspective on Chicago History

August 1, 2023

Harold Washington College professor John Whalen is introducing students to college – and using the city as an extension of his classroom – this summer....

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Chicago Students and Employers Celebrate Youth Apprenticeships at Career Launch Chicago Announcement Day

July 28, 2023

This fall, 32 Chicago Public Schools students and recent graduates will get ready to launch their careers—some before they’ve even started their senior year. The...

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City Colleges Partnership Boosts College Credit In High Schools

May 24, 2023

Vo’s Uplift High School became an early college high school in the thick of the pandemic. Administrators encouraged Vo to take advantage so he took...

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Over 50 CPS students earn college degrees while still in high school

May 23, 2023

CHICAGO - Imagine earning a college degree before graduating from high school. More than 50 Chicago Public Schools students did just that Tuesday, earning their associates degrees while they were enrolled...

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CPS Graduates can Earn Money While Learning at City Colleges This Summer

May 15, 2023

Jumpstart Your College Journey This Summer with Summer Start, Deadline is Fast Approaching—June 12 Get an introduction to college with other CPS graduates while learning...

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CPS seniors plan to return to school district as teachers as part of Teach Chicago Tomorrow program

May 1, 2023

Some Chicago Public School seniors are involved in a program that will help bring them back to the district's classrooms as teachers, an initiative designed...

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CPS Grads Can Get a Jumpstart on College This Summer with Summer Start

April 27, 2023

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...

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Chicago Roadmap Showcases Progress for the U.S. Department of Education

April 25, 2023

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, and the Joyce Foundation hosted Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education...

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City Colleges of Chicago Honor Star Scholars with a Cording Ceremony as they Prepare to Earn Associate Degree

April 21, 2023

Majority of Star Scholars are first-generation college students. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Star Scholars earning their associate degree in the 2022-23 school year took part...

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City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars earning their associate degree in the 2022-23 school year will take part in a Cording Ceremony on Thursday, April 20, at Malcolm X College in Chicago

April 19, 2023

During the Cording Ceremony, City Colleges leadership will present the royal blue cords that the Star Scholars will wear to the City Colleges Commencement ceremony...

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