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Jaleen Gibson grew up on the South Side of Chicago, but it never felt like home. In fact, no one…

Alumni of CCC Business and Professional Services Center of Excellence Harold Washington College Resource and Supports Work-Based Learning

Chris Petty graduated from Bogan High School at the top of his class. With his successes in high school, he…

Engineering and Computer Science Richard J. Daley College Star Scholarship

The skills Ivan Escobar learned at Malcolm X College as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and nursing student, then on…

Alumni of CCC Center of Excellence Healthcare Malcolm X College Parents/Guardians/Caregivers Resource and Supports

Julius Christian believes you should never stop learning – and he’s taking his own advice as a City College’s student.

Alumni of CCC Construction Technology Kennedy-King College Resource and Supports

As a part of the Chicago Police and Fire Academy after school program, she was able to learn first-hand about…

Healthcare Malcolm X College Star Scholarship

Chris Williams, 30, is a baking & pastry student at Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Kennedy-King College Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute

“Wright College proved to be the foundation for my career in engineering,” said the Glenview resident and father of three.…

Alumni of CCC Engineering and Computer Science Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Although Rachida Belsifar earned a bachelor’s of arts degree as well as a degree in computer management in Morocco, when…

Alumni of CCC Center of Excellence Engineering and Computer Science Wilbur Wright College Work-Based Learning

Watch the video to hear Adonay's success story

Adult Education Bridge and Gateway Programs Center of Excellence High School Diploma Olive-Harvey College

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Durel Crosby just graduated from Harold Washington College, but neither Detroit nor Chicago are in his…

Alumni of CCC Business and Professional Services Center of Excellence Harold Washington College Transfer

When Edison learned that Malcolm X College was City Colleges of Chicago’s center of excellence in healthcare education, Edison knew…

Alumni of CCC Center of Excellence Healthcare Malcolm X College Transfer

His advice to other students is to try new things, saying “maybe you meet someone knew, learn new skills, or…

Business and Professional Services Center of Excellence Harold Washington College Transfer Work-Based Learning