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Mayor Lightfoot, CTA and CPS Announce “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund” Now Accepting Applications from CPS High School Students
- Chicago Transit Authority, Jan 21, 2021
CTA opens college scholarship program for low-income Chicago youth in program’s second year.
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NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants
- Northern Illinois University, Jan 29, 2020
New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution.
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Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket
- Northern Illinois University, Nov 13, 2019
For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS
- Erin Barrett, Jun 21, 2018
Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 650 professionals to mentor community college scholars
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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 accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one and small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
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Chicago Teens from South and West Sides Explore Career Paths and Tour DeVry University
- SommerAnn McCullough, Apr 6, 2017
Local nonprofit Girls in the Game offers free Leadership Institute to teens in Englewood to tour DeVry University, meet career mentors and explore college programs.
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MAYOR EMANUEL AND CHANCELLOR HYMAN ANNOUNCE MODERNIZATION OF RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER
- City Colleges of Chicago, Jun 8, 2016
City Colleges’ Advanced Manufacturing Center for Excellence to open in fall of 2018
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Coach a Scholar at Kennedy-King College
- Michaela McGill, May 31, 2016
The One Million Degrees Volunteer Coach application for the 2016-17 year is now open to professionals from across the Chicago area to make a difference in the lives of One Million Degrees community college scholars. For a glimpse into the One Million Degrees Coaching experience, meet Asiaha “Mrs. Englewood” Butler, an OMD Coach and President and Founder of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
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Ace the FAFSA Application with These Tips
- Brinton Flowers, Mar 25, 2015
Financing a college education has become a critical component in making higher education a possibility for most families. Through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), colleges around the country determine the amount of financial aid they will award to students. To assist students through the application process Ombudsman Chicago, in conjunction with Ladder Up hosted a series of FASFSA workshop. Ladder Up provided students and parents with step-by-step FAFSA direction and advice, including the tips below. Check them out to ensure a smooth and easy FAFSA application process.
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Year Up Chicago Recognizes Talent Among Urban Young Adults in Chicago
- May 13, 2013
Despite talent and motivation, 6.7 million young adults in this country lack access to higher education and careers that provide them with a living wage. At the same time, our economy needs help. U.S. businesses are calling for more and better-trained talent to compete on the global stage, but there will not be enough skilled workers to meet that demand.
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College Tour 2011
- Tony Robinson, Apr 27, 2011, 4 comments
Englewood's youth reflect on their experiences on the 2011 Spring Break College Tour with the Chicago YMCA Black and Latino Achievers program (BLA).