Dawson Technical Institute

Dawson Tech Dean Kelly says now is the right time to take advantage of the trainings in  the skilled trades that include carpentry, masonry, welding,...

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...

"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...

By Tia Carol Jones Seventeen people were recognized for completing the Overhead Electrical Line Workers (OELW) program during a ceremony at the Dawson Technical Institute,...

ComEd, City Colleges work together to provide local residents training needed to compete for growing energy job CHICAGO (July 23, 2025) – Today, ComEd joined...

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

More than 1,000 City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars are expected to earn their associate degree in the 2024-25 school year. These scholars gathered along...

More than 100 young people from Chicago Public School joined the event to learn about career pathways offered at ComEd and Peoples Gas. Participating Chicago...

City Colleges is celebrating Community College Month throughout April as we recognize the vital role that community colleges play in shaping students' futures, strengthening communities, and...

"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...

Career Training Program Provides Participants an Opportunity to Earn a Semester’s Worth of Credits During 14-Week Training ComEd today joined workforce partners and members of...

 Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) reports City Colleges of Chicago enrollment is up again with a headcount increase of 9.2% for Fall 2024  CHICAGO –...

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...

Together, Kennedy-King College President Katonja Webb Walker and radio host Matt McGill  discuss access to education, healthy resources, and how Kennedy-King College is an "amazing...

As part of ComEd’s continued commitment to expanding career opportunities to women and people of color in both the energy sector and the world of...

Jamie Redmond, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Redmond Foundation, talks about the inspiration and impact of the Building The Next Generation Scholarship Fund. The...