WGN Radio reports: Want to drive a forklift? Here’s how

June 11, 2026

Chicago high school students are now getting the opportunity to get started in a well-paying job as a forklift driver. In the audio clip above,...

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Beverly Review reports: City Colleges Achieve Success in Engineering

June 9, 2026

As Chicago positions itself as a tech and quantum hub, students at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are completing their engineering programs and are...

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Southwest Chicago Post reports: Daley College Offers 'Game Changer' Pathway for Engineering Students

June 7, 2026

The new engineering pathway is officially open and offered at Richard J. Daley College for Fall 2026, providing students a direct route to an engineering...

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Olive-Harvey College Expands Forklift Training to South Chicago, Launches First Credit Course at Satellite Campus

June 3, 2026

Olive-Harvey College Expands Forklift Training to South Chicago, Launches First Credit Course at Satellite Campus (Chicago, IL) – Olive-Harvey College has expanded its forklift educational training...

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Commentary: Team Illinois built the quantum economy

May 26, 2026

Through partnerships with institutions like City Colleges and broader workforce efforts connected to IQMP, we are working to build pathways that bring communities along —...

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Illinois touts growing quantum workforce as state shows industry leadership

May 22, 2026

The company is also partnering with City Colleges of Chicago on apprenticeship programs connected to the growing sector.   The findings come as state leaders continue promoting...

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City Colleges of Chicago Engineering Students Earn Top Honors, Scholarships, and Transfers to Elite Universities

May 20, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago Engineering Students Earn Top Honors, Scholarships, and Transfers to Elite Universities (Chicago, IL) – City Colleges of Chicago is celebrating major achievements...

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Crain's Chicago Business reports: Building on its reputation, Chicago area, City Colleges of Chicago, becomes a force for workforce development

May 11, 2026

Pictured is Wilbur Wright College student and its Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Anas Ahmed.  As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on...

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WGN News reports: How a Kennedy-King College graduate is an inspiring example to her children and anyone who wants to go back to school

May 10, 2026

Tiara Davis graduated with high honors from Kennedy-King College and will begin pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer science at Illinois Institute of Technology this...

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City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees announce a new five-year agreement to continue to scale student support program at the college

May 7, 2026

Students who participate in the OMD program are 73% more likely to complete their degrees, and they build lasting economic mobility with $14,000 more in...

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Dr. Doris Espiritu recognized by McGraw Hill for exemplifying the spirit of the Pathfinder Award

May 5, 2026

National award program recognizes innovative educators across preK-12, higher ed and post-graduate education For the first time, McGraw Hill has introduced a new Honorable Mention...

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USA Today reports: The Big Idea: Addressing Food Insecurity Among College Students, Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King College spotlighted

April 30, 2026

Veronica Herrero, president of the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, says a welcoming and stigma-free environment is essential to student food markets. U.S. News: The...

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WGN TV news: IBM, Gov. Pritzker announce new innovation hub that company says will create 750 new full-time jobs at South Side location

April 29, 2026

IBM is launching a new innovation hub on Chicago’s South Side that the company says will create 750 new full-time jobs, with a portion of...

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IBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park

April 29, 2026

IBM will work with City Colleges of Chicago to design an apprenticeship program supporting 500 apprentices, with a commitment to hire some graduates for full-time...

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Chicago Tribune reports: Kennedy-King College market offers students fresh food for free in an area with limited grocery options

April 29, 2026

The Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King College in Englewood looks and feels like a regular grocery store. Students come in, pick up a cart or basket,...

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Crain's Chicago reports: IBM to hire 750 at Chicago’s quantum campus

April 29, 2026

IBM plans to dramatically increase its presence in Chicago with a commitment to hire 750 technical workers at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on...

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