Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado announced that Career Launch Chicago, a new collaborative initiative between CPS, CCC and the City of Chicago, has received $300,000 in grants from national and local philanthropy to expand apprenticeship opportunities for Chicago’s young people. Career Launch Chicago will focus on creating work-based-learning opportunities for Chicago Public Schools students that will connect them to college pathways and careers in the areas of information technology, manufacturing and healthcare. The grant funding will support the design and launch of a youth apprenticeship system across CPS and CCC, including the staffing, course sequence design, employer partnerships and data systems for program management. In addition to the funds, PAYA will provide tailored technical assistance from PAYA’s National Partners, cross-site learning, and opportunities to participate in national research, communications, and storytelling efforts. The partnership will involve leadership from the greater Chicago workforce community, including City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, the Mayor’s Office, Chicago Apprenticeship Network, Apprenticeship 2020, Education Systems Center, MxD, and Thrive Chicago.