May 13, 2013, make a comment
Youth, Community Events, Computers and Digital Technology—Despite talent and motivation, 6.7 million young adults in this country lack access to higher education and careers that provide them with a living wage.
At the same time, our economy needs help.… Continue
Ellen Lindsey, May 13, 2013, make a comment
Education, Local Businesses—Learn to build cabinets and furniture, operate woodworking machines including CNC, read blueprints, measure accurately, and start a career in the satisfying field of wood products manufacturing. … Continue
April 30, 2013, make a comment
Education, Youth, Community Events, Sports and Recreation—Approximately 7,000 apprenticeship and internship opportunities in the arts, communications, sports, science and technology will be offered to teens at nearly 150 locations across Chicago this summer
March 1, 2013, 1 comment
Safety, Health, Youth, Housing, Immigration, Education—The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced today that the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) in Chicago, Illinois is a 2013 recipient of the MacArthur Award for Creative and… Continue
April 19, 2013, make a comment
Announcements, Politics and Elections, Community Events—Surveys (paid) being conducted.
April 24, 2013
Workshops, Community Events—Growing Home Wood Street Urban Farm presents its
Season Kick-off Open House Celebration
Wednesday, April 24th from 1pm - 4pm
Soul Food Junkies screening starts at 4pm Including: An Organic… Continue
April 18, 2013
Workshops, CAN TV Programs, Trainings and Workshops, Meetings, Community Events, Business and Employment—Are you ready to reach your full potential?
With the skills and the opportunity to success, there’s no limit to what you can do.
Come join us at Year Up Chicago's Open House on Thursday,… Continue
May 16, 2013
Trainings and Workshops—Greater West Town Training Partnership is offering a new class for its state-of-the-art, highly successful Woodworkers Training Program. Train as a Machine Operator, CNC operator, Assembler,… Continue
Emma Tai, January 24, 2013, make a comment
Safety, Education—On Monday, January 21, VOYCE student leaders stood with our allies at POWER-PAC and Illinois Safe Schools Alliance to call for more supports, not more armed police, in schools.