Work-Based Learning

As they explore future careers in cybersecurity, two dozen City Colleges of Chicago students had the chance to explore the halls of McDonald’s global headquarters...

ComEd Crew Leader Finds Career That Changes His Life Mark Muhammad enrolled in the Overhead Electrical Line Worker program at Dawson Technical Institute. He was...

At the heart of a just energy transition is a commitment to workforce equity—and our latest Fellowship Program proves that when we invest in people,...

Pictured from the left: Vice President of Operations at Green Mile EV Trista Pudup, The Workforce Partnership CEO George Wright,  and Executive Director of Apprenticeship &...

City Colleges of Chicago, the Navigate Foundation, and Pyramid Workwise Alliance (PWA), have launched a new culinary pre-apprenticeship program with the hopes of developing the...

Photo Credit: Jon Augustyn  Olive-Harvey College Dean Cheryl Freeman thanks Waste Management staff for supporting the college’s Workforce Development and CDL program—and for hiring students...

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...

A group of incoming City Colleges students is starting their college and career journeys at the same time this fall. Through the Career Launch Chicago...

Technology is driving change across all industries—and education is key to preparing today’s learners and tomorrow’s workforce. At Amazon Web Services’ Imagine Conference on Tuesday,...

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...

Employers and apprentices gathered at Malcolm X College Wednesday morning for the Business and Tech Apprenticeship Summit, a celebration of National Apprenticeship Day and a...

"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...

This week, November 17 to 23, 2024, marks the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to showcase the success and value of registered apprenticeships....

Richard J. Daley College and City Colleges’ Workforce Solutions team kicked off National Apprenticeship Week by inviting manufacturing professionals, HR and talent acquisition teams, and...

Students from across City Colleges of Chicago gathered at Google's Chicago headquarters in Fulton Market on Friday, November 8 for an engaging event to help...

City Colleges of Chicago’s efforts to provide meaningful work-based learning opportunities to students has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. On Thursday,...