In My Own Words podcast with host Cory Thames and Chancellor Salgado

September 1, 2025

As a City Colleges of Chicago leader, Juan has worked to increase access for students across Chicago to continue their education post high school, noted...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Awards Second Cohort of Victim Services Advocates at Graduation Ceremony

August 27, 2025

The community-led program trains advocates to support the survivors of crime and violence. CHICAGO – In case you missed it, on Tuesday Mayor Brandon Johnson awarded certificates...

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Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs boost women and minorities in construction, study finds

August 20, 2025

It’s significant as the state’s construction industry struggles to fill jobs and gears up for more expansion under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which...

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Southwest Chicago Post Reports: Celebrate After 22/OLAS Grads at Daley College

August 18, 2025

Program connects young adults with developmental disabilities who are no longer eligible for special education transition services

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City Colleges Vice Chancellor Will Barefield joins Streetz 95.1 and Mz Shyneka to discuss courses and degrees City Colleges offers, registration open now

August 7, 2025

"When you work in education, you want to change lives," said VC Barefield. "We have programs in tech, engineering, HVAC, automotive, so much more. We...

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Future Forward: Students Complete Unique AI Program Offered in Partnership With Amazon Web Services

July 19, 2025

Two years ago, City Colleges and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a cutting-edge machine learning program known as Machine Learning University (MLU),...

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World Business Chicago, City of Chicago, and Olive-Harvey College showcase today's and tomorrow's TDL careers to Chicago residents, ages 18-22, through Summer Workplace tours

July 9, 2025

CHICAGO—(July 10, 2025) - World Business Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago and Olive-Harvey College, announces Chi Summer Workplace Tours: TDL (Transportation, Distribution,...

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Partnering for Progress: How KRA and Malcolm X College Empower Learners with Dean Barbara Meschino

June 13, 2025

This is the official podcast of KRA Corporation: The HUB --In this episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Dean Barbara Goodall Meschino, MSW, LSW,...

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ABC 7 Chicago's Leah Hope reports: City Colleges of Chicago leadership celebrates funds, new equipment for Englewood HVAC program

April 23, 2025

Amid recent concerns about job security for some, there is an industry hiring, as more are needed in heating, ventilation and air conditioning -- or...

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Auto Body News reports: Building the Technicians of Tomorrow: How One Repair Facility is Growing its Paint Shop

March 19, 2025

John Melendez, owner of a Chicago-area shop, credits his new paint team leader and I-CAR training in helping new techs develop essential skills. In an...

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New Center to Advance Justice

March 18, 2025

Olive-Harvey College (OHC) has launched its Criminal and Social Justice Center to support communities across the city and beyond. City Colleges of Chicago officials, community...

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Kennedy-King College Dawson Tech Dean Inesha Kelly joins Winning WINSday on the Brunch Bunch to discuss how the college provides "practical learning," listen in at 35:15

March 5, 2025

"What makes our programs unique is that we are connected directly with employers," said Dean Kelly.  "You are actually learning a skill that no one...

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The City of Chicago Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Victim Advocates Training Program

December 26, 2024

The City of Chicago, through the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Mayor’s Office for Community Safety (MOCS), proudly announces the graduation of...

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City Colleges of Chicago Opens Education Workforce Center for Education Professionals at Truman College, the First of Its Kind in Chicago

December 5, 2024

CHICAGO (December 4, 2024)—City Colleges of Chicago is opening Chicago’s first Education Workforce Center (EWC) at Harry S Truman College. The EWC will serve as...

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Governor Pritzker Announces Launch of Statewide Manufacturing Marketing Campaign at Daley College

October 1, 2024

On Tuesday, October 1, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local leaders, and workforce partners at Richard J. Daley...

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Block Club Chicago Reports: Englewood Neighbors Can Swim For Free At Newly Reopened Kennedy-King College Pool

August 5, 2024

Englewood Neighbors Can Swim For Free At Newly Reopened Kennedy-King College Pool ENGLEWOOD — South Side neighbors searching for a place to boost their aquatic...

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