Early College

Timothy Arreola

At 15, I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry. Back in middle school, I told everyone…

Alumni of CCC Center of Excellence Early College Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships Star Scholarship Student Life Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Jacqueline Urquizo

For Jacqueline Urquizo, Daley College feels like home. She took Early College classes at Daley in high school, earned her…

Alumni of CCC CCC Staff Early College Resource and Supports Richard J. Daley College Scholarships Star Scholarship Supporting Student Success Transfer

Leticia Garcia

District Director of Financial Aid Leticia Garcia has a long history with City Colleges of Chicago. While still in high…

Adult Education CCC Staff Early College ESL High School Diploma Luminary Award Malcolm X College Richard J. Daley College Supporting Student Success

Leila Ebdair

City Colleges of Chicago’s Early College program helped Leila Ebdair get on track to earn her doctorate by 25-years-old.

Alumni of CCC Early College Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Jordan Colon

Jordan Colon, the senior coordinator for Early College programs at Harry S Truman College, plays an important role in the…

CCC Staff Early College Harry S Truman College Supporting Student Success

Joserik Figueroa-Duran

Through City Colleges' Early College program, Josie was able to explore her passion for aviation and find a pathway to…

Center of Excellence Early College Olive-Harvey College Transportation

Mariela Gallegos

Mariela Gallegos has completed the basic nursing assistant (BNA) certificate at Malcolm X College, she’s a certified nursing assistant (CNA),…

Center of Excellence Early College Healthcare Malcolm X College

Vincent Smith

From technical knowledge to time management, Vincent says Olive-Harvey prepared him to continue his college journey. Now, he's getting ready…

Alumni of CCC Early College Olive-Harvey College

Cesilia Aguilar

Becoming a student at Wright has helped Cesilia Aguilar decide on a future she thinks will be fulfilling, will inspire…

Early College Scholarships Star Scholarship Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Florencia Laino

Being undocumented has always played a big role in who I am. But it’s also been my biggest challenge in…

Alumni of CCC Early College Resource and Supports Star Scholarship Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Raven Jones

Raven Jones is well on her way to her college degree – and she is just graduating from Sarah E.…

Alumni of CCC Early College Richard J. Daley College Transfer

Tia Wilson

Tia Wilson has always wanted to be a nurse. Now, the Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School senior is…

Alumni of CCC Center of Excellence Early College Healthcare Malcolm X College