IT’s Your Future

at City Colleges of Chicago

Information Technology at City Colleges

Looking to start a career in the fast-growing field of technology? City College’s Information Technology programs provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be in demand.

From cybersecurity to web development to database administration, our programs offer a range of benefits, including access to cutting-edge technology, professional networking opportunities, and the chance to work on real-world projects that will help you build your skills and stand out to potential employers.

Each of our seven colleges offers a variety of high-quality IT programs and pathways, ranging from a few weeks to a few semesters, so you can gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to access IT

For Students

Explore Our Programs and Opportunities

City Colleges offers a range of IT-focused college credit and continuing education programs that allow our students to earn a degree or credential and then either jump into the workforce or transfer on to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Learn about our program offerings:

Student Support/Resources

Resources and Supports for Students:

City Colleges of Chicago has the supports and resources that help students succeed, including:

  • One-on-one academic advising
  • Free tutoring
  • Laptops to borrow for the semester
  • Mental health support
  • Financial assistance, including scholarships, free career-focused programs, and work study opportunities for qualified students

Interested in learning more? Fill out the form below to learn more about technology programs.

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For Partners

City Colleges of Chicago is a key education and training partner in Chicago’s workforce ecosystem and is committed to economic responsiveness. 

Collaborate with City Colleges of Chicago to develop or recruit a skilled diverse employee pipeline and fill talent gaps within your organization.

City Colleges has developed an equity-based strategic framework that positions its economic and workforce innovation strategies at the forefront by making job training opportunities more accessible. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges of Chicago serves 61,000 students, 75% of whom are Latinx or Black, at seven colleges and five satellite locations across Chicago. CCC is forward-looking and agile in developing IT pathways and forging partnerships that unlock transformational career opportunities for City Colleges students, providing Chicagoans the opportunity to contribute their talents to and benefit from a dynamic economy, and fueling a diverse workforce that meets the needs of the economy.

Ways for Partners to Engage

Interested in partnering with us? Fill out the form to learn more

Explore Credit Programs

Cybersecurity. Software development. Computer science. And more.

City Colleges offers a range of IT-focused college credit programs that allow our students to earn a degree or credential and then either jump into the workforce or transfer on to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Click on a specific program below or click here to view all programs.

Featured Programs and Initiatives

City Colleges offers innovative tech programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry. Check out some highlights from across our colleges.

Tech Launchpad

Tech Launchpad provides students with access to high-quality academic and training experiences in new and emerging information technology industries.

Lynette Correa

Director of Tech Launchpad

Tech Launchpad (TLP) at Kennedy-King College (KKC) is an intentional, equity-centered tech initiative that provides various hybrid, tech career coaching, programming, and support with our KKC students and alumni, individually and in-groups for 21st century tech careers.

Innovation One

The Innovation One Technology, Training, & Resource Hub is designed to meet the diverse needs of learners across multiple age ranges throughout the city.

National Cyber League – Capture The Flag

NCL is a community and virtual training ground that allow students to develop and demonstrate their technical cybersecurity skills, helping students bridge the gap from curriculum to career.

Techquity

Bank of America TechQuity Chicago at Harold Washington helps students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to enter the workforce and embark on a path to success in Chicago.

Technology Boot Camps

Prepare for a highly skilled job in one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries with technology boot camps. These non-credit courses are part of continuing education at City Colleges of Chicago.

Engineering at Wright College

Wright College offers world-class engineering and computer science courses that help students earn an associate in engineering degree and then move on to top engineering programs at four-year universities through guaranteed admission transfer pathways.

Featured Student Success Stories

Angelika Szymanowska

Cybersecurity, Wright College

Fabian Williams

Computer Information Systems, Wright College

Anthony Huerta

Computer Information Systems, Wright College