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The message to Chicago's aspiring engineers is clear: your future in engineering starts at City Colleges of Chicago. CHICAGO—(May 20, 2026) - As Chicago positions...

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...

Tiara Davis graduated with high honors from Kennedy-King College and will begin pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer science at Illinois Institute of Technology this...

National award program recognizes innovative educators across preK-12, higher ed and post-graduate education For the first time, McGraw Hill has introduced a new Honorable Mention...

IBM will work with City Colleges of Chicago to design an apprenticeship program supporting 500 apprentices, with a commitment to hire some graduates for full-time...

If you think you’ve got what it takes to work as an air traffic controller, you’re encouraged to stop by Olive-Harvey College on Friday. This...

The shortage of air traffic controllers was highlighted during the recent government shutdown. The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports there are 6% fewer controllers in the...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service saw an opportunity to share an idea that began as a bridge—one built between public service and student...

Emiliano Escutia never imagined he would be named Richard J. Daley College’s salutatorian. Excerpt below. Read the full story in the Southwest Chicago Post    “I got...

Manufacturers are selecting Illinois as a hub for innovation and production-drawn by the state's skilled workforce, central location, and strong infrastructure: DMG Mori is expanding...

Selected as a regional lead institution for AWS-Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), City Colleges of Chicago advances its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to bring industry-leading...

Cook County will give $1 million in scholarships for future health care professionals in 2026 as part of its Provident Scholarship Fund, which has awarded...

Inaugural Award Will Enable City Colleges and Cook County Health System to Train and Place Thousands of Chicagoans in Good First Jobs in Health Care...

Malcolm X College launches its first Health Equity Summit to tackle the inequities shaping life on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Malcolm X College is...

CHICAGO— (March 10, 2026) – Malcolm X College’s inaugural Health Equity Summit is a two-day convening bringing together healthcare leaders, educators, students, advocates, and community...

A powerful new investment aimed at strengthening the city’s workforce is set to open doors for thousands of residents seeking meaningful careers. The Pritzker Traubert Foundation has...