City Colleges of Chicago

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Kimberly Hollingsworth, Ed.D., president of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, as a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from Eastern Illinois University. From beginning her higher education career at EIU to leading Olive-Harvey College today, President Hollingsworth has dedicated more than 30 years to higher education. Join us in congratulating President Hollingsworth on this well-deserved recognition! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzdDdhjJ

We’re proud to celebrate four City Colleges of Chicago alumni selected for the 2026–2028 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Kaidan Bennett, Dylan Davis, Jaretsy Espinosa and Angelique Herron are among only 100 students nationwide selected for this year’s cohort. Their achievement reflects a shared commitment to serving their communities and building careers in public service. Congratulations! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbmJiXKn

Build the skills that help professionals succeed. This no-cost, 8-week course covers decision-making, communication, navigating uncertainty, and handling workplace challenges using proven behavioral science techniques. A $349 value at no cost to participants. Limited seats available. Register at www.ccc.edu/ce.

Looking to connect with emerging engineering and computer science talent? Join City Colleges of Chicago's School of Engineering Internship Fair and meet students eager to apply their skills in real-world settings. Friday, October 2, 2026 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Employer registration closes this Friday, September 25! Time is running out, so reserve your spot today and find your next great intern. https://bit.ly/4xIAhiy

It’s Workforce Development Month! Join us for part 1 of our Employer Partnership Series on Thursday, September 24 to explore workforce solutions designed to help businesses attract, develop, and retain talent. Continue with part 2 on Thursday, October 15 and learn how customized training partnerships and apprenticeship programs can support your organization's workforce needs. Both sessions will take place from 12-12:45 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gHdMjvPQ #WorkforceDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth

For years, Margie dreamed of earning her GED. Life got in the way, but she never gave up on her goal. When she enrolled in Adult Education classes at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, she found the support and confidence she needed to succeed. Today, she's a GED graduate, a college student, and hopes to become an ESL instructor to help others on their own educational journeys. This Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, we're celebrating learners like Margie who show us that it's never too late to invest in yourself. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/gJNGvJ8r #AEFLWeek2026 #AdultEducation #FamilyLiteracy #CelebrateAdultEd

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Professor Gustavo Alatta is being recognized by the National Applied AI Consortium for helping grow AI education at Wright. Through this work, students now have new opportunities to earn AI and machine learning credentials and build skills for tomorrow's careers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQbfgFhn

Driving Growth for the Long Term "The future of Chicago will be determined by whether Chicagoans can participate in the opportunities our economy creates." At the City Club of Chicago, Chancellor Juan Salgado closed with a call to action for employers, educators, civic leaders, and community partners to work together to expand opportunity across the city. By investing in students, strengthening partnerships, and creating clear pathways to transfer and careers, City Colleges of Chicago is helping build a stronger, more prosperous future for all Chicagoans.

John B. Williams’ Story: Work-Based Learning Work-based learning is one of the most powerful tools for connecting education to economic opportunity. In his City Club of Chicago remarks, Chancellor Juan Salgado highlighted how apprenticeships and employer partnerships are creating direct pathways to family-sustaining careers. Through the story of John B. Williams, he illustrated how apprenticeships can transform lives while helping employers meet critical workforce needs. City Colleges is proud to help build Chicago's talent pipeline through partnerships that benefit both students and industry.

Laila Mendez's Story and Engineering the Future As Illinois strengthens industries like engineering, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies, City Colleges of Chicago is preparing students to lead the future workforce. At the City Club of Chicago, Chancellor Juan Salgado shared the story of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College graduate Laila Mendez, as an example of what's possible when talent is matched with opportunity. Through innovative academic pathways and strong university partnerships, City Colleges is helping students build the skills needed to power some of the region's fastest-growing fields.