Using project-based learning and full immersion teaching, i.c. stars provides an opportunity for change-driven, future leaders to develop skills in business and technology.

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    The community supporting i.c.stars is 700 strong, including over 150 C-level executives who regularly attend our events. Upcoming events

     

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    • “Companies employ CIOs, CEOs and CTOs, why not Chief Innovation Officers?”

    - Highlights of the 2010 iOpener Conference

    At i.c.stars we provide a rigorous technology-based workforce development and leadership training program for low-income adults, developing Chicagoland's most promising information technology talent with leadership goals and connecting them with career opportunities through our social enterprise and our partner organizations.

    Our social mission is central to our work. Our primary goal as a social enterprise is to further our mission and the profits earned through our business model support our training program. Working with low-income young adults, providing them with employment opportunities and preparing them for community-based advocacy allows us to achieve our social purpose.

    A Measurable Impact

    Initial placement rate:
    90%
    Industry retention rate:
    81%
    College attendance rate:
    55%
    Alumni actively engaged in their communities:
    72%
    Average 12-month earnings before program:
    $10,790
    Average 12-month earnings after program:
    $44,010

    Our events provide the primary source of income that funds our training program and helps us achieve our mission. We thank you for participating in helping us build our network!

    TechBash 2017
    When: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017
    Where: Untitled Supper Club, 111 W Kinzie St
    Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Meet and mingle with the CIO's of 50 companies who will act as "CIO Help Desk Hosts" at TechBash 2017, ready to take your questions on business, leadership and technology once you submit your "ticket". The CIO's will be stationed around the...

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    Essendant’s Director, Program Management, Shares Career Advice with i.c.stars Graduate
    elizabeth ferruelo
    i.c.stars graduate Tina Rodriguez speaks to Essendant’s Director, Program Management Office, Kathleen Wittleder, about her career.

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