City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, and University of Illinois Chicago Launch Chicago Roadmap 2.0 to Ensure a Seamless Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree

April 22, 2025

Building off the success of the Chicago Roadmap, a nationally-recognized model of K-12 – community college partnership, CCC and CPS will join with UIC to...

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Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges team up with UIC to help students get 4-year degrees

April 22, 2025

The new partnership has been dubbed Chicago Roadmap 2.0 and builds on a previous partnership between CPS and CCOC called Chicago Roadmap, which helped CPS...

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CPS ‘Roadmap’ to college program expands to University of Illinois Chicago in tandem with City Colleges of Chicago

April 22, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago is partnering with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago to ease the way for CPS students to and...

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CPS, City Colleges and UIC announce expansion of transfer student partnership, unveiling ‘Chicago Roadmap 2.0’

April 22, 2025

Five years after its initial debut, Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago and the University of Illinois Chicago announced the expansion of their education...

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Early College STEM Program Aims to Ignite Futures for Students at Chicago Military Academy

March 4, 2025

CHICAGO – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will soon have more access to career opportunities through an exciting new partnership with ComEd and City Colleges...

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Chicago Roadmap Hosts Fourth Purpose Pathway Showcase

November 22, 2024

The Chicago Roadmap, which helps college-bound students transition to City Colleges, celebrated the culmination of the fourth Purpose Pathway Seminar with its Purpose Pathway Showcase....

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Making an Impact: Chicago Roadmap Releases 4th Annual Impact Report

October 25, 2024

The Chicago Roadmap's fourth annual Impact Report was just released, highlighting how the comprehensive partnership between Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges has grown since...

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Deputy Provost Stacia Edwards shares how City Colleges works with students on their "purpose pathway" to help them identify career goals with Diverse Education

September 5, 2024

Report Highlights Shortages of Credentials Aligned with Middle-Skills Occupations Middle-skills workers provide essential services and potentially earn high salaries, but a new report addresses impending...

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Twenty-One High School Seniors From 13 CPS Schools To Be Awarded a Paid Apprenticeship With Well-Known Companies and Hospitals Through City Colleges of Chicago’s Innovative Career Launch Chicago Program

August 2, 2024

Business leaders will help award youth apprenticeships and give out their specific company swag bag to seniors CHICAGO (August 1, 2024) — As part of...

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Recent CPS Graduate Is Building His Construction Career at City Colleges

July 22, 2024

18-year-old Antoine Young grew up around two grandfathers who were "always fixing things." Now, with the support of the Chicago Roadmap, a comprehensive partnership between...

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A Smooth Summer Start for Recent CPS Grads

June 26, 2024

With summer term in full swing, recent Chicago Public Schools graduates are getting a head start on their college journeys. The Summer Start program at...

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City Colleges Celebrates Hundreds of CPS Seniors Who Have Earned 15+ College Credits

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, City Colleges of Chicago joined Chicago Public Schools to celebrate hundreds of graduating seniors who have earned at least 15 college...

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Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools Seniors Begin Their Higher Education Journey at City Colleges of Chicago During 2024 Enrollment Days

May 17, 2024

More than 400 Chicago Public Schools graduating seniors from 16 schools are ready to begin their Fall 2024 semester at one of the seven City...

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During Youth Apprenticeship Week, City Colleges’ Career Launch Chicago Program Highlights Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships for Students and Employers Alike

May 9, 2024

As a senior at North-Grand High School, Lanya Scott leaves campus after fifth period three days per week and heads to work. She signs in...

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Mayor Johnson, Chicago Public Schools, Labor and Corporate Partners Welcome Thousands of CPS Students to the 2024 Skilled Trades Career Fair

February 28, 2024

Student participates in a hands-on learning experience with City Colleges at the third annual event. Photo credit: Chicago Public Schools Students Explore Careers in Architecture,...

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City Colleges of Chicago Receives Generous Scholarship from the Ellucian Foundation to Support Students in Need

November 20, 2023

PATH Scholarship program supports students who face economic barriers CHICAGO -- City Colleges of Chicago was selected as a 2023 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH)...

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