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City Colleges of Chicago
Education Management
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City Colleges of Chicago is the largest community colleges system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation, with over 4,000 faculty members and staff serving more than more than 80,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. With locations across the City of Chicago, the seven colleges include Richard J. Daley College, Harold Washington College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Harry S Truman College and Wilbur Wright College. CCC also oversees the award-winning Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, the French Pastry School, the Parrot Cage Restaurant at South Shore Cultural Center, the Sikia Banquet Facility, five Child Development Centers, the Center for Distance Learning, the Workforce Academy and radio station WKKC FM 89.3.
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- Education Management
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- Founded
- 1911
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The holiday season reminds us of what truly matters. At City Colleges of Chicago, our colleges are communities—places where people from all backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and launch new paths for themselves. From all of us at City Colleges, we wish you happy holidays and a joyous new year!
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Support a City Colleges student as they reach their goals - a donation of any amount helps a student succeed!
When their basic needs are met, our City Colleges students thrive. This season of giving, you can be the reason a student succeeds: www.ccc.edu/empower
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Chancellor Juan Salgado’s career has been defined by his commitment to uplifting Chicagoans through public service. Today, he was presented with the 33rd Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award by the Civic Federation. Chicago leaders gathered alongside City Colleges students, alumni, and employees to honor Chancellor Salgado with the prestigious award. “I am incredibly proud of his achievements, as he serves to empower and inspire the Latino community and every student at City Colleges,” said City Colleges alum Marnee Ostoa. https://lnkd.in/gD5e3TNB
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City Colleges of Chicago is proud to partner with Hope Chicago to support Hope Parent Scholars pursuing postsecondary education and workforce training at no cost. Among them, 50 are City Colleges students who are breaking barriers, achieving goals, and completing an education debt-free. The parents’ children are also able to pursue higher education as Hope Scholars, allowing for two generations to obtain their education at the same time, like Veronica Segovia. Veronica is a City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College student with a 4.0 GPA who dreams of becoming a psychologist to support immigrant women. Her family’s journey highlights the incredible impact of this two-generation model. https://lnkd.in/gWAuRiR3
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Ukrainian newcomers to Chicago can now find education, job preparation, and psychosocial support at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus. On Monday, City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the NASH Refugee Resettlement Initiative and the Ukrainian Association of Innovative and Digital Education, opened the country's first Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians. Chicago has welcomed the second largest population of displaced Ukrainians since 2022. This new hub reflects our commitment to empowering all communities through education. https://lnkd.in/e4HqPqGg
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Ukrainian newcomers to Chicago can now find education, job preparation, and psychosocial support at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus. On Monday, City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the NASH Refugee Resettlement Initiative and the Ukrainian Association of Innovative and Digital Education, opened the country's first Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians. Chicago has welcomed the second largest population of displaced Ukrainians since 2022. This new hub reflects our commitment to empowering all communities through education. https://lnkd.in/e4HqPqGg
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is now home to Chicago’s first Education Workforce Center, a space designed to support educators with professional development, resources, community, and more. “When teachers are supported, we all win," said Truman College President Dr. Shawn Jackson. https://lnkd.in/gkx_XQDH
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A wearable patch to prevent anaphylactic shock, a device to quickly save cars that have been submerged in water, and navigational glasses for the visually impaired were just three of the innovative ideas presented at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College’s annual Engineering Ideas Competition last night. Before students participated in the competition, several celebrated recent scholarships they've received, including awards from the Greer Foundation and Transit Capital Partners that are managed by the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXwxnm4S
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By leveraging their own experiences, City Colleges staff like Blanca Acevedo, director of grants administration at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, are making a difference for our students and enhancing their journeys. Check out the USDA's recent story on Blanca and her E. Kika De La Garza fellowship: https://lnkd.in/dfPZZ6gz
As a first-generation Mexican immigrant, Blanca Acevedo, director of Grants Administration at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, understands the significance of representation in STEM fields. Her personal journey and experience as a USDA E. Kika De La Garza fellow has fueled her dedication to inspiring students who share similar backgrounds, demonstrating that they, too, can succeed in challenging and competitive environments. “I didn’t have someone around me who was in the STEM fields,” she said. “I need to be the person now that I needed when I was younger.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqJh4uDb
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