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 —...
Governor Pritzker Builds on Economic Momentum as Global Companies Choose Illinois to Invest and grow
April 4, 2026
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...
City Colleges of Chicago Establishes the Midwest AI/Machine Learning Initiative Powered by AWS
March 13, 2026
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...
City Colleges Vice Chancellor Will Barefield joins Streetz 95.1 and Mz Shyneka to discuss courses and degrees City Colleges offers, registration open now
August 7, 2025
"When you work in education, you want to change lives," said VC Barefield. "We have programs in tech, engineering, HVAC, automotive, so much more. We...
SDI Presence, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, and Kennedy-King College celebrate the incredible progress of the Tech Launchpad initiative
July 30, 2025
CHICAGO— (July 30, 2025) SDI Presence LLC (SDI), a leading IT consultancy and managed services provider, and City Colleges of Chicago Foundation (CCCF) announce the...
Wright College Places in the Top 10% at National Cyber Competition
December 22, 2023
Wright College Continuing Education students are building real-world cyber skills—and having fun while doing it. The 27 students enrolled in Wright’s National Cyber League –...
Discovery Partners Institute Launches Year-Round Program to Support City College Student Pathways into Computer Science and Tech Fields
October 24, 2023
The CS Starter Academy to serve more than 200 City College students through programs that address barriers and support student journeys into computer science and...
Gov. Pritzker Announces Paid Tech Trainee Program to Diversify and Strengthen State's Workforce
October 12, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago and Lincoln Land Community College will host training sites while participants earn $54k salaries CHICAGO— Joined by educators, lawmakers and advocates,...