Dr. Brandon Nichols

When Simiat first heard about City Colleges of Chicago’s Early College Program as a junior at Dr. Martin Luther King College Prep High School, she knew it was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

For nearly five years, Stephanie Gomez, Director of Career Launch Chicago, has been at the forefront creating opportunities for youth across City Colleges of Chicago.

For Tyler, City Colleges provided more than a degree—it gave her a community and a sense of direction.

Bridgette Jones began her academic journey in Tucson, Arizona, pursuing a nursing degree at her local community college.