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The Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition is Bridging the Gaps in Adult Education, Technology and Health Literacy

When Robert Guzman joined CCLC in 2018, he was the only Career Pathways Navigator at the Near West American Job Center, a comprehensive one-stop hub in Pilsen for adult education providers. He helped to establish the Career Pathways model by working as a liaison between adult students, or job seekers, and the workforce system.

“Seeing the progress people make keeps me motivated. When I joined CCLC, the first people I worked with were receiving unemployment and SNAP benefits. When I saw them again later that year, their English had improved and they had earned their GED to register for a training certificate program,” said Robert.

This year, help us fuel vital organizations like the CCLC with a gift to the McCormick Foundation Communities Program. Give before 2021 comes to a close, and we’ll match every donation at 50 cents on the dollar. Then, we’ll pass 100% of your gift – plus the match to organizations focused on addressing the greatest challenges their communities face, and they need your support to do this important work.

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Bridging the Gaps in Adult Education, Technology and Health Literacy - Mccormick Foundation When Robert Guzman joined CCLC in 2018, he was the only Career Pathways Navigator at the Near West American Job Center, a comprehensive one-stop hub in Pilsen for adult education providers. He helped to establish the Career Pathways model by working as a liaison between adult student...

Save-the-Date: Veterans Day Recognition, November 11th!

The University of Chicago & the McCormick Foundation present, “Removing Barriers to Access” Part II-the Autumn 2021 Veterans Symposium, November 4-5th. This program will discuss research findings from the 2020 symposium. It will also include social and professional networking opportunities.

This is a hybrid event; online and in-person.
In-person: 1414 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

For more information and to register visit:

Autumn 2021 Veterans Symposium | Office for Military-Affiliated Communities | The University of Chicago The University of Chicago is a private, nondenominational, culturally rich and ethnically diverse coeducational research university located in Hyde Park, Chicago.