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Grants

  • The Boeing Company
  • Brinson Foundation
  • The Charter One Foundation
  • Chicago Community Trust
  • Harvey L. Miller Supporting Family Foundation
  • Lloyd A Fry Foundation
  • McCormick Foundation
  • Northern Trust Company
  • Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co.
  • Polk Bros. Foundation
  • Ream Foundation
  • Schneider Electric
  • The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.

    • In-Kind Donations

  • CDW
  • Insight

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    Welcome to the Kitchen Table: "Free Art Love Detroit!"
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    May 22, 2013
    skastrul
    Going to Detroit this week to meet with W3R and the Black Chamber of Commerce to talk about i.c.stars Detroit. Enjoy this months video blog about finding “heart” just when you need it.

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    Tea Speaker Series: Marcus Cobb
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    May 21, 2013
    csmith
    Here at i.c.stars there is a tradition in which we partake every day at four o’clock called “High Tea”. High Tea is not your run of the mill cup of tea; it’s not about small talk nor is it a lecture. Started by the founders of i.c.stars as a way to...

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    A Measurable Impact

    Initial placement rate:
    95%
    Industry retention rate:
    81%
    College attendance rate:
    44%
    Alumni actively engaged in their communities:
    70%
    Average 12-month earnings before program:
    $9,000
    Average 12-month earnings after program:
    $31,000