Olive–Harvey College

Career and Technical Education Roundtable Highlights Workforce Development Needs and Educational Pathways

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in higher education, workforce development, and government came together to spearhead a Career and Technical Education (CTE) roundtable addressing the workforce needs of Virginia and the nation.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in higher education, workforce development, and government came together to spearhead a Career and Technical Education (CTE) roundtable addressing the workforce needs of Virginia and the nation.
  • The discussion, a continuation of the recent CTE trip to Germany, highlighted the urgent need for students to consider technical career pathways and contribute to filling critical industry needs.
  • For workforce development, the panel included representatives from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and Hampton Roads Alliance.
  • Jared Chalk, Chief Business Development Officer of Hampton Roads Alliance, said, "Economic development in our region thrives when targeted industries align with workforce development.

City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees Expansion Moves Into Next Stage, Expected to Serve More than 1,000 Students This Year

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and One Million Degrees (OMD), an organization that provides wraparound services to community college students, announce they are embarking on the second year of their expanded partnership pilot, which is expected to offer the One Million Degrees coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional development model to more than 1,000 City Colleges students this coming year.

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  • Through the expanded model, the One Million Degrees program accepts City Colleges students who meet its eligibility requirements automatically, thereby achieving greater reach.
  • The OMD Signature program, which requires City Colleges students to apply to OMD first, will continue to serve students at the other five City Colleges.
  • "Continuing to expand the proven success of the One Million Degrees and City Colleges partnership is crucial in supporting community college students and families across the city of Chicago," said Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees.
  • "Addressing the equity gap in student outcomes is a top priority for City Colleges," said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado.

ComEd Program Prepares More than 80 Local Residents for Growing Clean Energy Jobs

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Today, more than 80 local residents graduated from these programs, which develop a skilled and diverse talent pipeline to support the clean energy transition in Illinois.

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  • Today, more than 80 local residents graduated from these programs, which develop a skilled and diverse talent pipeline to support the clean energy transition in Illinois.
  • A recent study reveals that the clean energy transition could bring as many as 150,000 jobs to Illinois by 2050.
  • Now in its 11th year, CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy is an 11-week program that prepares individuals for careers in the skilled trades.
  • CONSTRUCT exposes students to innovative solar and energy efficiency technologies to help prepare them to join the local future energy workforce.

Ladder Up Ready to Return Thousands of Dollars to Low-Income Residents

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based nonprofit, Ladder Up , is again set to return hard-earned money to low-income and underserved residents in the city and suburbs in the form of free tax return filings.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based nonprofit, Ladder Up , is again set to return hard-earned money to low-income and underserved residents in the city and suburbs in the form of free tax return filings.
  • "This event kicks off our tax season throughout all our 11 tax sites and brings about awareness of our services.
  • They are less able to understand how to prepare an accurate tax return and are more at risk of costly mistakes.
  • The Ladder Up website provides a full list of documentation to bring to a tax filing session.

McKissack & McKissack Appoints Girard Jenkins V.P. of Operations for the Midwest and West

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies, announced today that Girard Jenkins has been promoted to vice president of operations for the Midwest and West. The Chicago-based project executive, who has more than 35 years of experience leading public and private program and construction management (PMCM) and construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) projects, will focus on operations, profit and loss and business development in his regions.

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  • While he joined McKissack in 2019 as a senior project manager, he was promoted to project executive in 2021.
  • During his tenure at McKissack, Jenkins has worked on some of McKissack's most significant projects in Chicago.
  • "We have a robust, high-profile portfolio of work in Chicago, and Girard is an integral part of our team.
  • As vice president of operations for the Midwest and West, Jenkins will lead McKissack's ongoing and new projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in the Midwest and California, Colorado and elsewhere in the West.

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, and Discovery Partners Institute to announce ThinkChicago Launchpad

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni. Interested students can register for the opportunity to enjoy a multi-day immersion experience to explore Chicago's thriving tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem at www.thinkchicago.net/launchpad.

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  • For the first-time ever, WBC's flagship STEM talent attraction and retention program, ThinkChicago, will host Launchpad, an exclusive event for City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni
    CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni.
  • "When it comes to diverse, local talent, City Colleges of Chicago is truly one of the city's powerhouses," said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "I am beyond proud to see World Business Chicago's ThinkChicago program tap into this talent pool and rapidly grow with City Colleges students.
  • ThinkChicago is organized by World Business Chicago, with anchor partners, the University of Illinois System and the City of Chicago.

Green Thumb Industries Continues Community Investment Initiatives with Donation to Olive-Harvey College in Chicago

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Olive-Harvey is a community college on the southeast side of Chicago and is part of the City Colleges of Chicago.

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  • Olive-Harvey is a community college on the southeast side of Chicago and is part of the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb or the Company), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, promotes well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which it serves.
  • Green Thumb manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including Beboe, Dogwalkers, Doctor Solomons, Good Green, incredibles and RYTHM.
  • Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Green Thumb has 17 manufacturing facilities, 76 open retail locations and operations across 15 U.S. markets.

Illinois Medical District to Host Community Job, Resource and Health Fair August 19

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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"The Illinois Medical District is proud to support Chicagoans in their pandemic recovery," said Kate Schellinger, Interim Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District.

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  • "The Illinois Medical District is proud to support Chicagoans in their pandemic recovery," said Kate Schellinger, Interim Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District.
  • "Bringing the community together for the benefit of all has been part of the District's core mission from the start."
  • The fair will also offer residents COVID-19 vaccinations administered by Cook County Health.
  • The Illinois Medical District is a community of health, technology and life science organizations in the heart of Chicago, two miles west of the Loop on 560 acres.

Mayor Emanuel, City Colleges of Chicago And AAR Announce The Aviation Futures Training Center

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago and AAR(NYSE: AIR) to announce the new Aviation Futures Training Centerto train students in aviation sheet metalworking.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago and AAR(NYSE: AIR) to announce the new Aviation Futures Training Centerto train students in aviation sheet metalworking.
  • "The Aviation Futures Training Center will prepare students with the high-quality education necessary to seize in-demand careers in aviation."
  • The Center will launch in March 2019 as an extension of Olive-Harvey College's Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Center.
  • "We are grateful to AAR for their commitment to the Aviation Futures Training Centerand helping ensure that City Colleges offers programs relevant to the demands of today's workforce."