Bringing Equity to Chicago Communities

City Colleges of Chicago is proud to present a variety of educational opportunities designed to improve employment outcomes across Chicago’s Black, unemployed, and underemployed residents. We are offering tuition-free training in high-demand fields to help people in these communities find fulfilling jobs in less than one year.

Eligible students can enroll in any one of the areas of study below and receive supportive services in addition to free tuition and books. Services and program specifics may vary by college but generally include:

  • Full tuition coverage throughout the duration of your studies
  • Job training and skills development
  • Childcare and transportation assistance
  • Employability skills (collaboration, communication, problem-solving) development
  • Job placement assistance

These areas of study/training are funded by the Illinois Community College Board’s Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, which aims to support working African Americans in Illinois.

For more information call 773-COLLEGE.

WEI Programs by College

PROJECT EVOLVE at Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
OHCProjectEvolve@ccc.edu

PROJECT EVOLVE WEBSITE

Project Evolve offers scholarships for 13 short-term certificate programs. Earn a credential to become job-ready in 3 semesters or less! Chicago residents awarded a scholarship will obtain benefits like free tuition, transportation cards, childcare funds, as well as stipends of up to $500 for completing and obtaining employment.

PROJECT MPACT at Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 | (773)-COLLEGE  

PROJECT MPACT WEBSITE

Malcolm X College’s Project MPACT is more than a scholarship. It’s a program built for you and your goals. This program will provide tuition, stipends, job training, and professional skills development to assist in job placement for students completing 15 programs supported by Project MPACT.

Wright JobHire at Wilbur Wright College

4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

WRIGHT JOBHIRE WEBSITE
Wright JobHire at Wilbur Wright College (as stipulated by the state-funded Workforce Equity Initiative grant) is designed to bring equity to the residents of Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. Participating students enroll in a free, short-term program (lasting no longer than two semesters) that prepares them for employment in a high-demand field. 

WEI Scholars at Kennedy-King College

6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
kkcwei@ccc.edu | 773-COLLEGE

KKC SCHOLARS WEBSITE

Kennedy-King College is proud to offer tuition-free program opportunities to improve employment outcomes across Chicago’s unemployed and underemployed residents.  Qualifying students can get training in high-demand fields and receive help finding a fulfilling job in less than one year. The WEI Scholar funding can be applied toward tuition dollars not covered by your existing financial aid (such as federal funding, scholarships, etc.).

Technology Works at Daley College

7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
ASantos@ccc.edu | 773-COLLEGE

Technology Works Website
The Technology Works Scholarship at Richard J. Daley College prepares eligible students for careers in advanced manufacturing by providing them with access to hands-on training and related support services, including tuition, books, and supplies. Students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in high-demand occupations, such as CNC machining, welding, and factory automation/industrial maintenance.

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