Chicago's New Early College STEM Schools
Strong tech skills are in high demand, but employers are finding that too few job-seekers have them. Mayor Emanuel, CPS & City Colleges of Chicago announced a partnership w/ 5 leading companies to create Early College STEM Schools that will prepare students for careers in tech.
- Mayor Emanuel, CPS CEO Brizard, and City Colleges Chancellor Hyman joined execs from 5 top tech companies at Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA) on the South Side to make the announcement.The announcement was broadcast live by the Mayor's Office. Starts at 6:53:
[LIVE] Tune in as the Mayor announces 5 new STEM schools in collaboration with @chipubschools and @ChiCityColleges bit.ly/sKkxUR- CPS summarized key facts about the new schools on our Twitter feed:
.@IBM @Microsoft @Verizon @CiscoSystems @MotoSolutions: Thank you for helping CPS students launch #STEM careers. Prepare to be impressed.- We heard *lots* of excitement on Twitter about the announcement:
This. Is. Fantastic. -- New six-year tech high schools in Chicago to offer associate degrees: bit.ly/ysWmAF
WOW! A good idea from CPS. Hopefully, it's the start of more schools like these. goo.gl/cOZpw
This is incredible news for #STEMeducation! New 6-year tech HS in Chicago to offer associate degrees! bit.ly/Ae3s7P via @Suntimes
What a wonderful opportunity for Chicago-area students: ow.ly/9lE22 via @CiscoEDU. These Early College STEM Schools sound awesome!
@ChiPubSchools really excited about this opportunity for #CPS students and eager to see it develop!- CPS launched a website with detailed information on the new schools for parents and students ...
Chicago Public Schools : Early College Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics SchoolsStudents will graduate not only with a high school diploma but will also have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, significan...- ... and we shared info & stats about the high demand for employees with strong STEM skills:
- IBM, which pioneered the Early College STEM model, posted a video about the program's origins:
- and a Q&A with Mayor Emanuel about the new schools:
Building a Smarter Chicago | Citizen IBM BlogThe City of Chicago has just announced its intention to open five grades nine through 14 schools that will confer both the high school di...- Microsoft blogged about the new partnership:
Microsoft partners with Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Emanuel to create an Early College STEM School - Microsoft in Education blog - Site Home - TechNet BlogsToday, I'm excited to have the opportunity to be in Chicago with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, and ...
