Mica Jackson
Mica Jackson was born and raised on Chicago’s south side and has always strived to be...
Category Archives: Center of Excellence
Each of the seven City Colleges is a comprehensive community college that also houses a center of excellence, forging partnerships with industry leaders to better align our curricula with the demand in growing fields. These partnerships provide City Colleges’ students access to real-world experience via teacher-practitioners, internships and top-notch facilities, and position our students to stand out in today’s workforce.
Jermaine Glenn
When he was growing up only a few blocks from Daley College, Jermaine didn’t know the...
Olubusola Joel-Taiwo
Olubusola Joel-Taiwo’s philosophy is to never stop learning. Taking that to heart, she is working towards...
Matthew Pollina
Matthew Pollina didn’t know right away after high school or college that he wanted to go...
Pastries and baking are this @curieHS grad’s speciality. Learn how this first-generation college student, Little Village resident will be spending her summer. pic.twitter.com/N33PemFKUl
— Chicago Public Schools (@ChiPubSchools) July 23, 2018
Sury Vargas
First generation college student from Little Village Sury Vargas has already had some unique hands-on experience,...
Melissa Mende
When Melissa graduated high school in 1999 from Luther North College Prep, she wasn’t sure about...
Mirela Velic
Mirela Velic completed the City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program...
Shamika White
Shamika White graduated from Hyde Park Academy in 2000 and shortly thereafter joined the U.S. Navy....
Alisha Carter
Alisha Carter graduated from the Pharmacy Technology program at Malcolm X College in the summer of...
Yassine Nenni
Yassine emigrated from Algeria in 2008 for better opportunities and to explore the world. His first...