Member News: Kaplan University’s Annual Report Focuses on Students
Kaplan University (KU), a member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, issued its sixth annual Academic Report: The Year in Review recently, which portrays the transformation the school has on many of its students’ lives. The 50-page Report, which covers
Member News: WorldChicago to Host 100 International Students this Summer
Throughout the summer, Chamber member WorldChicago will provide housing for nearly 100 international students and teachers for short-term U.S. Department of State-sponsored educational exchange programs. Beginning with the U.S. Department of State Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program, various groups of
Recruitment Opportunity: UIC Will Host Career Fairs Connecting Employers With Students and Alumni
Our member, University of Illinois at Chicago, will be hosting a series of career fairs September 18th – 20th connecting employers with UIC students and alumni from a diverse range of majors including engineering, business and computer science. Check out this video from
Student Mentoring and Support at the College Level Matters: Relativity Partners with Rise Academy at Chicago State University
Throughout one’s career, no matter their role or industry, those who achieve great success likely have or have had a mentor who helped guide them along the way, even if there was no formalized “can you be my mentor?” conversation.
During Youth Apprenticeship Week, City Colleges’ Career Launch Chicago Program Highlights Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships for Students and Employers Alike
Presented by City Colleges of Chicago 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 at the pharmacy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and begins
Reopen Education: What Congressional COVID Funding Means for Higher Ed
Presented by As the pandemic shut down campuses across the country, higher education institutions have faced unprecedented financial strain. Now with billions in federal funding available to colleges and universities to promote student health and academic success, administrators are making
Chamber Foundation Launches STEM Internship Program
Chicago, IL – This summer, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation will pilot a STEM Internship Program connecting high school students with local small businesses, providing real-life work experience to students and IT, web and social media assistance to businesses
Chicagoland Chamber Apprenticeship Program Information Session
A partnership with City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees. The Chicagoland Chamber’s Apprenticeship Program connects City Colleges of Chicago students with professional services apprenticeships at companies throughout the Chicagoland area. Companies which may struggle with retention and filling
Statement Regarding Mayor Johnson’s 2024 Budget Proposal
CHICAGO – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget: “At a time when Chicago businesses are already facing many challenges, we commend Mayor Brandon Johnson for introducing a fiscally sound