We Can Help

If you want to start or advance your career in information technology, City Colleges of Chicago offers the complete student support you need.

You can:

  • Earn a short-term certificate to enter the tech field
  • Take college credit classes on your way to an associate degree here, then a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university
  • Level up your career with a new credential
  • Access apprenticeships and internships
  • Get college credit for courses you take while in high school

Learn more about how to get started as a student in tech at City Colleges, including frequently asked questions by clicking here.

Straight-to-career Options

Our certificates and associate degrees prepare you to go directly into the tech workforce and may be eligible to transfer as college credit if you decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

College Credit to Transfer

Gain the foundational skills and knowledge you need to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution. Our expert instructors will set you up for academic and professional success in areas like cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, and more. Some credentials could also help you go straight into the workforce.

We have guaranteed-transfer agreements with colleges and universities in Chicago and across the country—including Computer Science pathways at University of Illinois, Illinois Tech, and others through our School of Engineering.

Apprenticeships & Internships

Work-based learning opportunities allow you  to apply your skills while getting real-world experience—and earning a salary.

You can build up your resume and your professional network while learning from industry experts. Learn more about internships, micro-internships, apprenticeships, and more at www.ccc.edu/earnandlearn.

Early College for High School Students

You can earn college credit for free while still in high school. For class options and eligibility requirements, you can learn more at www.ccc.edu/EarlyCollege.

Advance Your Tech Career

If you’re already in the tech field, take the next step in your career with our Continuing Education programs. We can help you upskill for a promotion, reskill for a new opportunity, and get ongoing professional development to keep you up-to-date.

Our options for workforce credentials  are taught by industry leaders and are constantly evolving to keep up with the latest technology.

Student Success

City Colleges offers more than excellent classroom instruction. You’ll also receive complete support, with scholarship options, equipment and technology resources, access to mental health support, and much more.

Students from City Colleges have participated in work-based learning and gone on to tech careers at places like:

  • Accenture
  • Allstate
  • Aon
  • CME Group
  • CNA
  • Fermilab
  • HBK Engineering
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • McDonald’s
  • Northern Trust
  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Protiviti
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • And many others

“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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