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ComEd Launches Energy Academy at Dunbar Vocational High School in Bronzeville: Sep 26, 2018; Dunbar Vocational Academy High School in Bronzeville has launched the Dunbar Energy Academy in conjunction with ComEd. Introduced on September 25th to the first group of ninth graders, members of the…
Nonprofit Utopia Launches on Mighty Networks to Develop the Next Generation of Ethical Leaders: Valerie F. Leonard, May 31, 2018; (Chicago, Illinois, May 31, 2018) Nonprofit Utopia, LLC informally launched yesterday as a community of emerging nonprofit leaders, designed to provide a safe environment in which members can…
New one-stop shops for education, employment to target city’s troubled youths: Reprinted from Chicago Tribune, by Maudlyne Ihejirika, May 26, 2018; The city is targeting with significant new grant initiatives expected to be announced Thursday, including half a million dollar grant to launch a Reconnection Hub in Roseland for youth disengaged…
ComEd's Construct Program Creates Greater Opportunities through New Project Management Track: Reprinted from TruthBTold, Karina Rosado / Purple Group, Mar 28, 2018; ComEd's Construct Program Creates Greater Opportunities through New Project Management Track.
Women Influence Chicago and Vibes Partner to Produce Lumity One-Day Challenge: Posted by: Gary Hotze Friday, March 23, 2018, Mar 27, 2018; The Lumity One Day Challenge inventive program is meant to immerse underserved teens and young adults in life-changing experiences to prepare them for life-long STEM careers.
MacArthur Foundation PROGRAM OFFICER, CHICAGO COMMITMENT Job Opening: Mar 6, 2018; An opening for an additional Program Officer with the Chicago Commitment team at the MacArthur Foundation.
VOGELZANG LAW ANNOUNCES A NEW OFFICE SPACE: Feb 28, 2018; Chicago, IL - Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the United States, announced their new office space located at 401…
Facing Forward to End Homelessness is Hiring: Jan 23, 2018; Apply via NPO.net
Auburn Gresham Reconnection Hub: Dec 8, 2017; Reconnection Hub High Level Description:
Financial Services Pipeline Initiative Appoints Two New CEO Leadership Council Co-chairs: Sep 25, 2017; The Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative is ushering in two new co-chairs to help steer the direction of the program, carry out the organization’s mission and oversee overall strategy…
Take Your Job Search to the Next Level: Skills for Chicagoland's Future, Aug 10, 2017; Are you currently unemployed or underemployed? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by job searching? Are you struggling to find a way to get your resume noticed? Let Skills for Chicagoland’s…
JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES HEADED TO ILLINOIS UNDER FUTURE ENERGY JOBS ACT: Aug 1, 2017; The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), legislation passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2016 and effective June 1, 2017, allocates $10 million every four years in 2017, 2021, and 2025 — a total of…
CPS high schoolers get a head start on careers in medicine: Cassie Richardson, Jul 29, 2017; Future health care professionals complete internships at Advocate Trinity Hospital
Charting the Course for a New Way to Employ Youth: Ian Grant-Funck, Jul 19, 2017; A Special Report on an Important Partner Program...
Over 100 Interns Participated at the Fourth Annual Financial Services Pipeline Intern Career Conference: Jul 17, 2017; In an effort to increase the representation of African Americans and Latinos within the financial services sector, the Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative brought together more than 100…
Liz Dozier and Chance the Rapper Announce Chicago Beyond’s Second Innovation Challenge Ends 7/7!: Jun 29, 2017; Chicago Beyond Managing Director Liz Dozier and Chance the Rapper Chicago Beyond’s second annual Go Innovate Challenge application submittal ends 7/7. The challenge is designed to find and…
Liz Dozier and Chance the Rapper Announce Chicago Beyond’s Second Innovation Challenge Ends 7/7!: Jun 29, 2017; Chicago Beyond Managing Director Liz Dozier was joined by Chance the Rapper to announce Chicago Beyond’s second annual Go Innovate Challenge. The challenge is designed to find and invest in…
New Energy Efficiency Benefits Coming to Illinois Consumers: Jun 28, 2017; ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program has excelled to new heights. To date, ComEd customers have saved a record-breaking $2.5 billion through energy efficiency programs and will save even more with…
Team Hope: Ellen Lindsey, May 22, 2017; Greater West Town Wood Products Manufacturing class graduates with a hope-filled spirit.
Construction Program Skilled Trades: CORE and Carpentry Level: May 10, 2017; Project H.O.O.D. (PH) is partnering with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-IL) and Preservation of Affordable Housing's Woodlawn Resource Center (POAH) to enroll and…
Construction Program Skilled Trades: CORE and Carpentry Level: May 10, 2017; Project H.O.O.D. (PH) is partnering with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-IL) and Preservation of Affordable Housing's Woodlawn Resource Center (POAH) to enroll and…
ComEd Hosts Celebration for Students’ Completion of Job Training Program: May 3, 2017; ComEd, together with 31 construction industry companies, two local utilities, and seven social service agencies, today held a special ceremony for more than 90 participants who have successfully…
APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS: Michaela McGill, One Million Degrees, May 2, 2017; One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now…
Auburn Gresham Native Helping to Shape A More Sustainable and Prosperous Greater Chicago Region: Feb 10, 2017; Spotlight on Auburn Gresham native, Alden Loury, who joined the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), in May 2016 as the director of research and evaluation. Alden and the MPC staff are working with…
The MAPSCorps Story (WIP): Jan 13, 2017; An overview of the research and presentation done by the MAPSCorps program of 2016.