Magical Deserts
Morocco
4/11-5/12
$600
Exotic Urbanism
Brazil
4/11-5/12
$600
Misty Mountains
Scotland
4/11-5/12
$600
The Center for College Access and Success is uniquely qualified to deliver services as we have delivered college access services to students and their families for 45 years.
CCAS services take into account the intentionality of the practices, respectful language, and understanding of minoritized communities. Our teams will ensure materials and program delivery are culturally sensitive, responsive, and relevant. Our service delivery is grounded in current research and it also reflects the lived experiences of interculturally competent staff and the school communities we serve.
Additionally, our services differ in mission as well as culture & practice:
CCAS Mission
In partnership with schools and through building relationships, CCAS programs will provide exceptional educational experiences and access to college/career advancement opportunities with an equity-minded lens for Chicagoland K-12 students.
Culture & Practice
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Strengthen a culture and practice of trust and respect with each other and all our stakeholders
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Collectively embrace best practices for Latino students and their families including belonging and confianza, validation, and community cultural wealth
Spotlight
STEAM Pathways Initiative
NEIU receives 2023 Exelon Green Lab Award for STEAM Learning at NEIU El Centro.
Northeastern Illinois University is honored to receive the 2023 Exelon Green Lab award, which funded the recently unveiled STEAM Innovation Lab at NEIU El Centro.
The STEAM Innovation Lab at Northeastern Illinois University will provide Latinx middle and high school students access to STEAM learning and hands-on research opportunities after school. This program, run by NEIU's STEAM Pathways project at the El Centro campus, will engage students in studying environmental sustainability and agricultural technology using real-world tools like sensors and microcontrollers. Students will explore the connections among food, water, and computer science.
This funding has developed a cutting-edge lab space at the El Centro campus. The lab will give the expanded NEIU community a place for STEAM learning and experimentation. The goal is to increase participation in STEAM fields for students at the El NEIU Centro campus.
Grant partners also joining NEIU in benefiting from this educational support opportunity include NEIU El Centro, the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, and NEIU STEAM Pathways Initiatives of the Center for College Access and Success.
TRIO UB
After-School Program
September 16, 2024 - June 6, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Students will meet twice a week.
NEIU El Centro Campus
3390 N Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
Free After-School program for High School Students
The Center for College Access and Success at Northeastern Illinois University is offering High School students the opportunity to apply for TRIO UB After-School Program 2024 as part
of their STEAM Pathways Initiative programs.
Accepted students will have the chance to participate in different sessions offered;
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Mexican Folkloric Dancing
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ROV (underwater robotics)
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First Tech Robotics
Must be a rising 9th, 10th or 11th grade student attending one of the following H.S.
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Juarez High School
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Kelly High School
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Back of the Yards High School
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Solorio High School and
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IHSCA
Visit the registration site for additional program requirements.
NEIU Dual Enrollment
Summer 2023:
Session 2
Free College Classes for High School
Students
Northeastern Illinois University’s College of Arts and Sciences is offering a great opportunity for high school students to get
an early college experience, supported by scholarships! Experience college class rigor
at NEIU this summer as a high school student.
Dual Enrollment Overview
You’ll earn 3 credits on a NEIU transcript (and are widely transferable to many other institutions). You’ll be taking a real college course with NEIU students, supported by NEIU advisors and staff to optimize your success; and you will have access to the library and student services like any other NEIU student. You’ll connect with other motivated high school students from around the city.
Registration is now closed!