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Offers general education courses and a College to Careers focus in: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

City Colleges partners with leading companies and four-year colleges to ensure graduates are ready for the 24,000 information technology jobs coming to the DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PATHWAYS OFFERED region over the next decade. D: Degree 16–24 months AC: Advanced Certificate 4–8 months BC: Basic Certificate 2–4 months D AC BC GET THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB. A+ Certified Computer Technician • • • Complete an Associate of Applied Science in Networking Computer Science • • • and qualify for more than 400 openings annually in the Computer Security and Forensic • • Chicago area with starting salaries up to $19 per hour. Investigation •

Environmental Geographic • • Information Systems (GIS)* • CITY COLLEGES’ IT PATHWAYS CAN HELP YOU: Information Processing • • • Networking Systems and Technology • • • àDevelop strong technical skills in programming, web development, networking, security Web Design* • • • management, and more. Web Development • • • *Check www.ccc.edu/programs for program location. àGain real-world insights through on-campus Daley College, College and Olive-Harvey seminars by IT professionals and off-campus College also offer IT programs. visits to IT companies. àConnect with hundreds of employers looking to ACADEMIC PARTNERS: hire through our Career Network. • Cisco àPrepare to transfer to a four-year university, saving • CompTIA up to $40,000 on the cost of a bachelor’s degree. • IBM • Microsoft • SDI • Starter League • Verizon Wireless

IN ADDITION TO THEIR COLLEGE TO CAREERS FOCUS, ALL COLLEGES OFFER GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES. RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE HARRY S WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE Advanced Manufacturing Healthcare Education, Human & Natural Sciences Information Technology

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE Culinary Arts & Hospitality Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Business & Professional Services Construction Technology & Drafting

ENROLL TODAY CCC.EDU | 773-COLLEGE COLLEGE TO CAREERS General Information About Degree Programs Wright College Facts 24,000 Information Technology All seven colleges offer general education courses in addition to a College to Careers focus to position you jobs are coming to the Chicago region for a career in an in-demand industry. City Colleges partners with leading companies and universities to in the next decade. Wright College works ACADEMICS with Information Technology industry ensure programs reect workforce demands and to offer real-world learning opportunities, internships, and a College to Careers and partners to prepare you to seize these rst pass at job opportunities. By starting at City Colleges and then transferring to a bachelor’s degree Wilbur Wright * Other College Credit: 66% jobs. See back page for more program, you can save up to $40,000. College and its information. satellite site, the Humboldt Park STUDENT SUCCESS is an open enrollment institution and students are accepted year-round. Vocational Education Center, COMPLETION The rst step in enrollment is completing an online application at www.ccc.edu/apply. offer associate Total degrees, enrollment: certi cates, 22,399 Since City Colleges’ Degrees and Certi cates Offered at Wright College professional & Reinvention began in 2010: personal Pathways Religious Studies Criminal Justice: Public Police (16-24 months) RN Completion* EMT: Basic development, Accounting Theater Arts Emergency Preparedness and GED and Architectural Drafting Web Development Environmental Technology ESL programs. 88% Biology World Languages Homeland Security Professional & Personal GED/ESL: 20%* The Federal IPEDS graduation * Chemistry Incident Command Development: 14% rate for rst-time, full-time Criminal Justice: Public Police Advanced Certi cates (4-8 months) Information Processing *Students may be counted in more than one enrollment category. students at Wright College Emergency Management Accounting Management/Marketing has increased Engineering & Physics Computerized Numerical Control Mechanical Technology: CAD English Criminal Justice: Public Police Networking Systems & Technology Environmental Biology Industrial Maintenance Pharmacy Technician STUDENT FACTS Environmental Technology Management/Marketing Web Development Geosciences Medical Assistant* The college is home to students from all walks of life—from recent high school 132% Health/Physical Education Networking Systems & Technology graduates to returning adult education students. The number of degrees Human Geography Practical Nursing* awarded is up International Studies Web Development Journalism Management/Marketing Basic Certi cates (2-4 months) Mathematics A+ Certi ed Computer Technician CAREER Networking Systems & Technology Accounting 51% Hispanic Occupational Therapy Assistant Addictions Studies** of graduates are Paralegal Architectural CAD 30% White employed in their Philosophy Architectural Drafting 46% training eld with a Black Political Science Basic Nursing Assistant* 10% 57% median income of Psychology Building Energy Technologies $33,280 within a 6% Asian Radiography* Computer Security & Forensic Investigation year of graduation. 3% Other of students receive nancial aid. TRANSFER *Program is moving to Malcolm X College **Program is moving to Kennedy-King College For program availability, please visit ccc.edu/programs of graduates transfer RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS 45% to four-year college Full-time* 49% programs within two Supporting you from your rst day to graduation day Scholarships & Financial Aid 24 years of CCC Financial aid of cers work with you to help you understand years old graduation. Advising your college costs and nancial resources, including 55% scholarship opportunities. Part-time* Dedicated advisors help you chart your educational course to align with your professional and academic goals. median student age WRIGHT CONTACT Tutoring *Full-time vs. Part-time percentage reects Fall 2013 credit students Faculty Commitment Professional and peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring services INFORMATION Our faculty are teachers and mentors who are dedicated to are available in all disciplines. helping you succeed academically and personally. Wilbur Wright College Veterans Resource Center 4300 N. Narragansett Ave. Career & Transfer Centers Veterans services specialists assist student veterans with class Chicago, IL 60634 Students and alumni have access to a broad range of services registration, degree planning, and personalized assistance STUDENT LIFE ccc.edu/wright | 773-777-7900 that make launching a career a reality, as well as support to with VA bene ts. Wright offers students the transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Explore career options The Wright College Rams opportunity to take part in via our CareerFinder tool, and nd the career that best suits Wellness Center more than 30 clubs and compete in the National Humboldt Park Vocational your interests by taking a Focus 2 career assessment—both Wellness Centers provide personal and practical assistance to Athletic organizations, like Phi Theta available online at ccc.edu. support and enrich your personal life, so you can focus on your Association in men’s and Kappa and the Student Education Center academic success. All services are free and con dential. women’s basketball. Government Association. 1645 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please use our ccc.edu/hpvec | 773-777-7900 ProgramFinder at www.ccc.edu/programs to nd the program of interest and click on the link for Gainful Employment Disclosures. 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