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High-tech, Future-focused

City Colleges of Chicago can help students prepare to succeed in the tech field because our instructors are industry leaders. Our cutting-edge curriculum is constantly evolving to meet the needs of employers.

The opportunities and support we provide in and out of the classroom allow students to launch careers or level-up their skills in tech with:

  • Flexible schedules
  • Short-term, career-focused certifications
  • Guaranteed-transfer pathways to four-year institutions
  • Apprenticeships
  • A learning community, and more

Students

City Colleges helps students enter and evolve in a tech career—no matter where they start from. With classes offering college credit, industry certifications, and professional development, it’s an affordable and life-changing tech education.

Partners

City Colleges partners with some of the biggest names in tech, ensuring that our students learn relevant skills, and that employers have direct access to top talent. Together, we create customized training programs, internships, and apprenticeships, as well as fund programs that benefit both students and employers.

Featured Initiatives

Tech Launch Pad

Community access to IT education in new and emerging sectors

Runway 606

Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree within four years of completing high school

Innovation One

A technology, training, and resource center for diverse learners

Student Success

“We have instructors who have careers in the field … you get information right from the source.” Ruben Lopez Read His Story “I love the apprenticeship model. I’m able to apply my classroom knowledge to the real world.” Bianca Harmon Read Her Story “The cyber program at [City Colleges] was amazing and literally changed my life.” Veronica Colegrove Read Her Story “I am building my resume and confidence, and I have strong references … from this professional network.” Brenda Najjuma Read Her Story

Tech News

December 22, 2023

Wright College Places in the Top 10% at National Cyber Competition

Wright College Continuing Education students are building real-world cyber skills—and having fun while doing it. The 27 students enrolled in Wright’s National Cyber League –...

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October 24, 2023

Discovery Partners Institute Launches Year-Round Program to Support City College Student Pathways into Computer Science and Tech Fields

The CS Starter Academy to serve more than 200 City College students through programs that address barriers and support student journeys into computer science and...

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October 12, 2023

Gov. Pritzker Announces Paid Tech Trainee Program to Diversify and Strengthen State's Workforce

City Colleges of Chicago and Lincoln Land Community College will host training sites while participants earn $54k salaries CHICAGO— Joined by educators, lawmakers and advocates,...

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