January 26 — On Monday, January 30th, four Chicago Tech Academy students will kick off our February Senior Internship Month with their first day at DDB, a global advertising agency. These students, Devante Jordan, Julian Sample, Dominic Hines and Tijadah Nelson are thrilled to get their feet wet in the advertising game. DDB hosts clients…
JANUARY 19 — Our first exhibition of 2017 was a blast. Students from all grades amazed nearly 100 visitors and ChiTech family with their creative explorations in every discipline. ChiTech Handmade, a student-run store, made over $300 during the event selling home, bath and body products. The art projects on display were personal and vibrant,…
January 12— Chicago Tech Academy rounded out the first week of school in 2017 with inspirational guest speakers. This was the first of several planned in 2017 our Power Lunch Series, which connects ChiTech students with industry professionals who offer guidance and inspiration in STEM. We were joined by Beth Bond, the founder of ForGoods,…
Chicago, IL, January 17, 2017 –Chicago Tech Academy, an organization committed to inspiring, educating, and connecting the next generation of tech and entrepreneur leaders announced today that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant will be used to provide resources including software and building…
This past Saturday ChiTech launched its first inaugural workshop as part of a series centered on social-emotional development and community culture. Feminine Expressions is a workshop dedicated to promoting personal and identity awareness and growth for ChiTech’s female population. This initiative will serve as a building block in fostering a more nurturing environment, promoting growth, and increasing critical awareness…
