Richard J. Daley College
Recent News About Richard J. Daley College
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Hope Chicago celebrates achievements of over 150 parent scholars
On December 7, Kennedy-King College hosted the "Holiday Hope Day" event organized by Hope Chicago.
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Daley College instructor wins Chicago Silver Dome Award
Daley College instructor Margaret Larkin has been honored with the 2024 Chicago Silver Dome Award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association.
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Daley College hosts summit for National Apprenticeship Week
Richard J. Daley College and the City Colleges’ Workforce Solutions team launched National Apprenticeship Week with a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Summit.
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City Colleges of Chicago sees significant fall enrollment growth
City Colleges of Chicago has reported a 9.2% increase in headcount enrollment for Fall 2024, surpassing both state and national averages.
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Daley College discusses manufacturing future at FABTECH event
Richard J. Daley College's leadership team recently participated in FABTECH, North America's premier event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. President Janine Janosky, Dean of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing David Girzadas, and Executive Director of Manufacturing Matters Steven Meneses represented the college.
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Richard J. Daley College eligible for federal postsecondary success recognition program
Richard J. Daley College has been named among 200 colleges and universities eligible for the U.S. Department of Education's new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. This initiative is part of the Biden administration’s “Raise the Bar” campaign, which aims to broaden the traditional view of higher education by focusing on equity, inclusion, and student success.
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Illinois launches $5 million marketing campaign for manufacturing sector revitalization
On October 1, Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of a new marketing campaign titled "Make It In Illinois" at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. The $5 million initiative aims to revitalize the state's manufacturing sector by attracting new talent and altering perceptions about careers in manufacturing.
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Two City Colleges employees join HACU's Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced the second cohort of its Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program, including two employees from City Colleges of Chicago. Tatiana M. Gallegos, director of manufacturing grants at Richard J. Daley College, and Natalie Morales, testing coordinator at Wilbur Wright College, will join 52 other leaders from Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide in this program.
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Daley College student leader appointed chair of ICCB's Student Advisory Committee
David, City Colleges’ student trustee on the Board of Trustees, was recently selected for another leadership role. This year, David will serve as chair of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC).
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Northwestern University partners with City Colleges on early admissions agreement
CHICAGO—(September 19, 2024)—Northwestern University School of Professional Studies (SPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have announced a partnership to facilitate early admissions for transfer students from CCC to Northwestern.
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Five city colleges recognized for excellence in student voter registration during 2022 midterms
Today, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognized Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Olive-Harvey College, and Richard J. Daley College for their nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that led to high levels of student voter participation in the 2022 midterm elections. Each institution received the Bronze Seal, symbolizing their commitment to integrating nonpartisan democratic engagement into campus life.
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Daley College president emphasizes role of community colleges in workforce development at IMTS 2024
This week, tens of thousands of manufacturing technology professionals from around the world are gathering in Chicago for one of the industry’s largest trade shows—the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024.