NBC 5 Chicago reports: She worked two jobs, raised 5 children and then became Kennedy-King College's valedictorian, with a little support Lakina Mabins is unstoppable

May 21, 2025

Mabins now has a degree in criminal justice from Kennedy King College, proof, she said, that it's never too late to accomplish your dreams

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CPS Seniors Save More Than $9 Million on College Tuition at City Colleges

May 20, 2025

Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools seniors will soon graduate from high school having already earned a semester’s worth of college credits for free from City...

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The PwC Foundation and Jobs for the Future Forge Unique Collaboration to Enhance Opportunities for City Colleges of Chicago students and Others

May 20, 2025

New $6 million initiative will help expand paid work-based learning and strengthen career pathways for community college students nationwide BOSTON, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PwC Foundation and Jobs...

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Malcolm X College to celebrate the 100th Birthday of its namesake: Malcolm X

May 18, 2025

https://thechicagolandjournal.com/malcolm-x-college-to-celebrate-the-100th-birthday-of-its-namesake-malcolm-x/

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Dual Enrollment Creates a Pipeline for Professional Skills, Education and Equity

May 12, 2025

Enhanced by technology, dual-enrollment programs cultivate a skilled workforce while serving underserved communities.

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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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CPS ‘Roadmap’ to college program expands to University of Illinois Chicago in tandem with City Colleges of Chicago

April 22, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago is partnering with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago to ease the way for CPS students to and...

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CPS, City Colleges and UIC announce expansion of transfer student partnership, unveiling ‘Chicago Roadmap 2.0’

April 22, 2025

Five years after its initial debut, Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago and the University of Illinois Chicago announced the expansion of their education...

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Early College STEM Program Aims to Ignite Futures for Students at Chicago Military Academy

March 4, 2025

CHICAGO – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will soon have more access to career opportunities through an exciting new partnership with ComEd and City Colleges...

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Olive-Harvey College launches Criminal and Social Justice Center

February 27, 2025

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

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Career Exploration Events Connect CPS Students with Pathways to Enter Skilled Trades

February 27, 2025

The events are part of an ongoing collaboration with City agencies, City Colleges of Chicago, and labor and corporate partners, bringing students together with government...

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WIU partners with City College of Chicago

February 24, 2025

Western Illinois University will partner with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to provide additional financial support and educational opportunities for Star Scholars transferring to WIU. As...

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Jim Coleman, former head of Accenture in Chicago shares why he created the Chicago Apprenticeship Network and worked with City College of Chicago to hire their students

February 24, 2025

"The apprentices, who ultimately became my colleagues at Accenture. They  brought a different perspective to our business. It gave us a more informed and more...

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Western Illinois University Partners with City Colleges of Chicago to Expand Access and Affordability for Transfer Students

February 20, 2025

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University (WIU) is proud to announce a new partnership with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) that provides additional financial support...

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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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