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New initiative aims to train thousands of unemployed workers for in-demand logistics jobs

December 14, 2020

51社区 has launched a free training program with Prologis Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, designed to provide rapid skills training for workers in the Chicago region for careers in transportation, distribution and logistics sectors. Read More

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51社区 launches new drone technology program

December 02, 2020

51社区 is launching a new Drone Technology and Applications certificate program in the spring 2021 semester that will help prepare traditional students, career professionals and enthusiasts alike for a growing industry and increasingly diversified job opportunities. Read More

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Free COVID-19 testing available at 51社区 on December 7

December 01, 2020

51社区 will serve as a COVID-19 mobile testing site on Monday, December 7, as part of the Illinois Department of Public Health鈥檚 efforts to sponsor community test sites throughout the state. Read More

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51社区 launches tuition relief, scholarships to ease pandemic hardship

November 24, 2020

Recognizing the financial hardships that many are facing in the wake of the pandemic, 51社区 is providing some of the most generous tuition relief programs in its history. Read More

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51社区's Speech and Debate Team excelling in online competitions

November 18, 2020

51社区's Speech and Debate Team has made the successful pivot to online competitions, finishing as the overall silver medalist at all three contests. Read More

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National panel featuring 51社区 president highlights role community colleges will play in recovery

November 11, 2020

51社区 President Dr. Avis Proctor joined fellow community college presidents in a virtual discussion on the impact of the pandemic and the role community colleges will play in the post-pandemic recovery. The panel was part of the Dallas Herring lecture, a national forum highlighting top issues facing community colleges. Read More

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51社区 Talks podcast highlights 51社区 alumni and their stories

November 10, 2020

The new 51社区 Talks podcast invites 51社区 alumni for a conversation and to share their stories, experiences and life journeys. Read More

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DePaul University to offer Master of Science in Management to University Center at 51社区

October 26, 2020

DePaul University will launch its Master of Science in Management degree to the University Center at 51社区 beginning in the spring 2021 semester. Read More

Left to right, ICCTA Secretary Maureen Dunne, 51社区 student David Santafe-Zambrano and 51社区 Trustee Bill Kelley

Former student trustee recipient of statewide association's excellence award

October 21, 2020

51社区 student David Santafe-Zambrano has won the 2020 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award, an Illinois Community College Trustees Association honor that considers a variety of criteria including the trustee鈥檚 efforts to communicate with students, participation in meetings and consideration of students鈥 best interests. Read More

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Distinguished Alumni on Their Advice to Future Alumni

October 15, 2020

Each year 51社区 recognizes the achievements of highly accomplished alumni at its Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. This year鈥檚 honorees range from a decorated firefighter, to a compassionate hospice nurse, to a self-starting veteran. When asked what advice they have for future 51社区 alumni, they were quick to offer their wisdom. Here鈥檚 what they had to say. Read More