“These recognitions are powerful evidence of the momentum building across Chicago Public Schools,” said CPS CEO and Superintendent Dr. Macquline King. “Our schools are rebounding and redefining what is possible for student success.” #magnetschools #cps #academicexcellence
College leaders say the accomplishments reflect the growing strength of the engineering program as Chicago continues positioning itself as a major technology and quantum computing hub. #engineering #colleges #chicago
Scholarships will be renewable for up to five years of college and administered by Chicago Scholars, an organization focused on supporting high-achieving, under-resourced and first-generation students through the college process. #scholarships #chicago #construction
A panel discussion featuring leaders in the quantum sector also gave students exposure to professionals working in the rapidly evolving field. #graduation #students #university
Students in the program benefit from guaranteed transfer pathways, including the Engineering Access Alliance, which offers enhanced admissions to the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. #engineering
In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business