Politico.com reports: Taking Names

September 11, 2026

Juan Salgado, the chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, was the headliner at the City Club of Chicago luncheon event Wednesday. His message: “Thank you...

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City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago

September 9, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago. At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business,...

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Kennedy-King College, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago Mark 15 Years of Partnership and Veteran Support, Hold Summit and Ceremonial Agreement Signing

September 9, 2026

CHICAGO — Building on 15 years of support for Chicago-area military veterans, local labor organizations, the Utility Workers Local 18007, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges...

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Opinion in Crain's Chicago: Getting new hires in the door is only half the workforce challenge

September 4, 2026

Excerpt below, read the full opinion piece in Crain's Chicago. Chicago has spent years building stronger talent pathways and that work matters now more than...

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Kennedy–King College and the Black Midwifery Collective announce the new Midwife program at KKC

August 17, 2026

This education program, open to all, will help community members become a licensed Midwife in Illinois Watch the full program on YouTube.   CHICAGO— (August...

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ABC 7 Chicago reports: How City Colleges of Chicago is adapting to meet the needs of students, Chancellor Salgado joins Samantha Chatman on Our Chicago

August 16, 2026

"Making sure that we're supporting our students holistically," Salgado said. "So, we have wellness services for our students. In fact, last year, we served over...

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Forbes reports: National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges including City Colleges of Chicago

August 6, 2026

Through a new partnership brokered under New America and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, New America and ACCT have...

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Announcing the New America & ACCT Work-Based Learning Capacity Building Cohort

July 8, 2026

Six colleges, including City Colleges of Chicago, will receive technical assistance and funding under the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, a strategic...

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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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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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Olive-Harvey College expands forklift educational training program to George Washington High School students, and for the first time, offering a credit course at its South Chicago Campus

June 3, 2026

Later this summer, the Forklift Operation program will be open to the general public.  CHICAGO—(June 3, 2026) - Today, Olive-Harvey College (OHC) announced it expanded...

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Malcolm X College Professor chosen to head out to sea as part of the STEM Faculty Experiences Aboard Ships—the STEMSEAS program

June 1, 2026

Malcolm X College Assistant Professor Halle Morrison has been selected for the prestigious STEM Faculty Experiences Aboard Ships (STEMSEAS) 2026 cohort. The Community College Faculty...

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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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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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Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students

April 29, 2026

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company’s new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part...

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