Twenty-One High School Seniors From 13 CPS Schools To Be Awarded a Paid Apprenticeship With Well-Known Companies and Hospitals Through City Colleges of Chicago’s Innovative Career Launch Chicago Program

August 2, 2024

Business leaders will help award youth apprenticeships and give out their specific company swag bag to seniors CHICAGO (August 1, 2024) — As part of...

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Recent CPS Graduate Is Building His Construction Career at City Colleges

July 22, 2024

18-year-old Antoine Young grew up around two grandfathers who were "always fixing things." Now, with the support of the Chicago Roadmap, a comprehensive partnership between...

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A Smooth Summer Start for Recent CPS Grads

June 26, 2024

With summer term in full swing, recent Chicago Public Schools graduates are getting a head start on their college journeys. The Summer Start program at...

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City Colleges Celebrates Hundreds of CPS Seniors Who Have Earned 15+ College Credits

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, City Colleges of Chicago joined Chicago Public Schools to celebrate hundreds of graduating seniors who have earned at least 15 college...

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Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools Seniors Begin Their Higher Education Journey at City Colleges of Chicago During 2024 Enrollment Days

May 17, 2024

More than 400 Chicago Public Schools graduating seniors from 16 schools are ready to begin their Fall 2024 semester at one of the seven City...

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During Youth Apprenticeship Week, City Colleges’ Career Launch Chicago Program Highlights Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships for Students and Employers Alike

May 9, 2024

As a senior at North-Grand High School, Lanya Scott leaves campus after fifth period three days per week and heads to work. She signs in...

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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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