This National Apprenticeship Week, a New Partnership Between BOMA/Chicago and City Colleges Is Showcasing Its Success

November 20, 2024

This week, November 17 to 23, 2024, marks the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to showcase the success and value of registered apprenticeships....

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National Apprenticeship Week Kicks Off at the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Summit at Richard J. Daley College

November 19, 2024

Richard J. Daley College and City Colleges’ Workforce Solutions team kicked off National Apprenticeship Week by inviting manufacturing professionals, HR and talent acquisition teams, and...

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City Colleges Students Get Help Launching Their Careers in Technology at ThinkChicago Launchpad

November 8, 2024

Students from across City Colleges of Chicago gathered at Google's Chicago headquarters in Fulton Market on Friday, November 8 for an engaging event to help...

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City Colleges Recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the U.S. Department of Labor

October 21, 2024

City Colleges of Chicago’s efforts to provide meaningful work-based learning opportunities to students has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. On Thursday,...

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City Colleges alum and Olive-Harvey College President reflect on how the college's programs are setting-up students for immediate success and a family sustaining wage

August 26, 2024

The All-In Students Pathways Forward podcast hosted by Marc Goldberg elevates student voices and highlights the work of educators. The podcast focuses on inclusive  policies,...

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Wright College Engineering Students Partner with Prestigious Organizations for a Summer of Research and Discovery

August 22, 2024

This summer has been an exceptional opportunity for learning and growth for engineering students at Wilbur Wright College. About 130 students participated in some form...

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Director of Workforce Partnerships at Olive-Harvey College Joins Podcast to Discuss TDL and the College's Successful Partnerships

August 8, 2024

Olive-Harvey College (OHC) services the entire Chicago community and beyond, bridging the gap between education and industry. Recently, E.T. Mitchell, the director of workforce partnerships...

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Twenty-One High School Seniors From 13 CPS Schools To Be Awarded a Paid Apprenticeship With Well-Known Companies and Hospitals Through City Colleges of Chicago’s Innovative Career Launch Chicago Program

August 2, 2024

Business leaders will help award youth apprenticeships and give out their specific company swag bag to seniors CHICAGO (August 1, 2024) — As part of...

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Recent CPS Graduate Is Building His Construction Career at City Colleges

July 22, 2024

18-year-old Antoine Young grew up around two grandfathers who were "always fixing things." Now, with the support of the Chicago Roadmap, a comprehensive partnership between...

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City Colleges Joins the Chicago Apprenticeship Network to Celebrate Surpassing 2,000 Apprenticeships

July 11, 2024

City Colleges of Chicago joined the Chicago Apprenticeship Network on Thursday, July 11 to celebrate its milestone of connecting more than 2,000 students in the...

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Community colleges offer clean-energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America

June 10, 2024

DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — On the South Side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician...

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Opinion: Building a 'beyond silicon' workforce

May 28, 2024

America’s next frontier has always been built by hardworking women and men inspired to move our nation forward. The railroads that link Chicago to every...

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Are High School Graduates Ready For College?

May 27, 2024

Another model is the Chicago Apprenticeship Network, which helps businesses establish apprenticeship programs. This public-private partnership began in 2017 with three founding companies. It now...

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Associated Press Reports: Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America

May 20, 2024

DANVILLE, Illinois (AP) — On the south side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician...

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During Youth Apprenticeship Week, City Colleges’ Career Launch Chicago Program Highlights Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships for Students and Employers Alike

May 9, 2024

As a senior at North-Grand High School, Lanya Scott leaves campus after fifth period three days per week and heads to work. She signs in...

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BOMA Chicago Partners With City Colleges for First-Ever Registered Apprenticeship in Property Management

April 23, 2024

A new apprenticeship program will allow City Colleges of Chicago students to gain real-world experience in the lucrative real estate industry. At the Building Owners...

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