How different is your workforce and workplace from two years ago?
Covid has reshaped our world.
It has impacted our health and our lives.
It has impacted the ability to teach and to learn.
The importance of essential workers has been brought to the fore.
It has impacted transportation and disrupted the supply chain.
Its impact has been felt by businesses large and small.
It has reshaped the workforce and the workplace.
And it has highlighted an urgent need to up-skill and diversify the workforce.
Welcome to the Seven Strong Speaker Series
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Join in the conversation
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Problems or questions? Email Scott Brigham sbrigham@ccc.edu
How different is your workforce and workplace from two years ago?
Covid has reshaped our world.
It has impacted our health and our lives.
It has impacted the ability to teach and to learn.
The importance of essential workers has been brought to the fore.
It has impacted transportation and disrupted the supply chain.
Its impact has been felt by businesses large and small.
It has reshaped the workforce and the workplace.
And it has highlighted an urgent need to up-skill and diversify the workforce.
Solutions to Building Back A Stronger, More Inclusive Economy
Through five live webinars, the Seven Strong Speaker Series will create a space for experts in a high-demand industry, community college advocates and educators, activists, philanthropists, and others to have vital, solution-oriented, conversations about building an equitable, inclusive Chicago economy leading toward sustainable change.
Building upon the success of the 2021 inaugural series, attendees at this year’s edition will
- Learn about City Colleges’ long-term commitment to adult learners, equity, economic mobility, innovative degree and certificate programs, and access completion of these programs at low or no cost.
- Hear from students how they are succeeding in their chosen field
- Find out how to engage with the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation to advance the work.
Virtual Sessions and Registration
Through the generosity of our sponsors, these conversations are accessible and open to the public
You Can Help
The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation needs your help to support our students as they persist, persevere, and ultimately achieve their academic and career goals no matter what may stand in their way. They want a quality education, and they work hard to attain one. Your financial gift directly supports our students in acquiring the services they need to put them on a path toward a certificate or associate degree, a four-year program, or a fulfilling career.
Ways to Support
Become a Sponsor – An investment in Seven Strong Speakers Series is an investment in our students where they have the access, opportunities, and tools to achieve upward socio-economic mobility, preparing them for the high-demand jobs opportunities of today and in the future.
Donate – Click the Donate button to make a gift at any amount. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of students whom otherwise would not have opportunities and choices needed to succeed.
- Attend – Mirroring our commitment as an open access institution, this event will be free and open to the public. Click HERE to register.
- Share – Since the event is free to the public feel free to send invitations to friends, family and colleagues.
Ella Flagg Young Award
Ella Flagg Young was the first woman in America to head a major urban school system and was superintendent of schools when City Colleges of Chicago opened its doors on September 11, 1911. This award is presented yearly during our Seven Strong event to a leader who has made a critical difference in Chicago through their partnership with City Colleges of Chicago.
Honoring Accenture as this year’s Ella Flagg Young Award recipient
Honoring Accenture as this year’s Ella Flagg Young Award recipient
This year’s Ella Flagg Young Award will be presented to Accenture, and accepted by James Coleman, Chicago Senior Managing Director on May 25th. Accenture and Mr. Coleman are champions that work tirelessly to bridge the gap by raising awareness of apprenticeships and helping more businesses establish successful programs. As a result of the partnership, seventy-five of our students have been hired by Accenture.
The Ella Flagg Young Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the education and advancement of Chicago students by an individual or organization, such as Accenture has made by being an active supporter of City Colleges through its partnership in developing relevant curriculum; providing workforce opportunities through CCC’s cyber-boot camps; co-founding the Chicago Apprenticeship Network to aid students in gaining real life work experience; and its philanthropic generosity to the College.
