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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 Launchpad

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 “

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Tech News

Read more Forbes reports: National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges including City Colleges of Chicago

August 6, 2026

Forbes reports: National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges including City Colleges of Chicago

Through a new partnership brokered under New America and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, New America and ACCT have...

In the News Work-Based Learning Moonshot
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Read more City Colleges of Chicago Launches its First AI Degree Program

August 5, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago Launches its First AI Degree Program

New degree pathway at City Colleges prepares students to build the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies  CHICAGO— (August 5, 2026) - City Colleges of...

CCC News Wilbur Wright College AI
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Read more Malcolm X College West Campus to hold 5th Annual Community Day on Friday, August 14, 2026

August 3, 2026

Malcolm X College West Campus to hold 5th Annual Community Day on Friday, August 14, 2026

CHICAGO— (August 4, 2026) -The public is invited to attend Community Day at Malcolm X College West Campus from 10am to 3pm on Friday, August...

CCC News Malcolm X College West Campus Malcolm X College
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Read more Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students

July 27, 2026

Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students

CHICAGO — (July 23, 2026) – City Colleges of Chicago and Kennedy-King College successfully hosted Chicago Tech Connect last week in tandem with P33’s fifth...

CCC News Kennedy-King College Information Technology
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