Press Releases

MCLEAN, Va., Apr 16, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS), a leading global IT staffing and consulting company, supports the education and hiring of top IT talent by deepening its relationship with i.c.stars. The Chicago-based nonprofit offers innovative two-year higher education programs to allow low-income adults to develop advanced technical and leadership skills while obtaining an associate’s degree. DISYS became involved with i.c.stars in...
March 21, 2013—Chicago, IL—In April, a new group of i.c.stars interns will arrive at the studio on 415 North Dearborn Street—a place they will spend 60–80 hours each week for the next four months. While going through an intense training program in the fast-changing, ever-evolving IT industry, they will be learning a reflection process that matches the speed of that change. Geneca, a custom software development firm that prides itself on “making software development predictable”, and as a...
CHICAGO, IL, Mar 11, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — The judging panel for the 2013 Illinois Technology Association (ITA) CityLIGHTS awards includes a powerhouse lineup of leaders in business, technology, education, finance and media, including Michael Arndt, editor, Crain’s Chicago Business; Linda Dao, managing director, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce; Deepika Pandey, vice president, Online Strategy & Customer Experience, Walgreens; Carole McCluskey, CTO, Coinstar (Redbox); and Ira...
Chicago, IL; November 30, 2012 — Through committing volunteer resources and skills, Accenture is supporting the growth of i.c.stars, a Chicago-based not-for-profit devoted to helping adults with high school degrees enhance their technology skills and obtain jobs in the local community. The effort is part of Accenture’s corporate citizenship focus — Skills to Succeed — which emphasizes the importance of education, nurturing talent, and building skills in order to have a...
October 5, 2012—Chicago, IL— On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, Chicago’s largest CIO network will gather for TechBash 2012. With over 400 people expected to attend, including sponsors, employers, and clients, this event is the largest fundraiser for i.c.stars, a workforce development program and a social enterprise that finds talent, trains talent, and puts talent to work. Not to mention, Chicago’s IT and business community view TechBash as “the best networking event of the season.” Since...
On July 23, 2012, i.c.stars announced that it will be relocating to a larger office space in downtown Chicago. Please make note of the new address at 415 North Dearborn Street, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60654. The move is effective August 1, 2012, and assists with i.c.stars commitment to growing the number of interns served per training cycle from 15 to 20. The move will enable i.c.stars to serve 60 interns per year in the new location. “We are thrilled to relocate to a larger...
December 12, 2011 – Geneva Technical Services, LLC (“GTS”), a leading provider of IT staffing services and solutions in the Chicago area, today announced their renewed corporate sponsorship of i.c.stars. For over 11 years, i.c.stars has been developing future IT and community leaders through their innovative and intensive project-based training programs designed to develop the business and technical skills of program participants. “This marks our third year as a corporate sponsor of i.c....
November 10, 2011 - In the wake of Mayor Emanuel’s announcement with Accenture to create positions that will attract and retain technology talent in Chicago, a local technology education company has partnered with an innovative non-profit to expand resources to motivated and talented individuals interested in IT jobs. TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced a partnership today with i.c.stars, a Chicago-based non-profit organization providing...
The Chicago office of the McLean-based IT Staffing and Consulting Firm Broadens its Support of the Chicago-based Nonprofit Technology and Leadership Organization June 16, 2011 – Digital Intelligence Systems Corp. (DISYS), a leading global IT staffing and consulting company, announces today that it has committed to deepening its involvement in and support of i.c.stars, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that offers an innovative two-year program for low-income adults to develop...
Sponsorship Includes Support for i.c.stars Annual Events and Participating on i.c.stars Committees April 27, 2011 – Geneva Technical Services, LLC (“GTS”), a leading provider of IT staffing services and solutions in the Chicago area, today announced their renewed corporate sponsorship of i.c.stars. For over 11 years, i.c.stars has been developing future IT and community leaders through their innovative and intensive project-based training programs designed to develop the business and...

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