The Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) is Northeastern Illinois University's educational outreach center to PreK-12 schools and their communities in the Chicago area.
Events
NEIU
Dual Enrollment
Summer 2025
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. You’ll connect with other motivated high school students from around the city.
ABE-LINC
Neighborhood
Summer 2025
Program Locations
Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
July 29 - August 1, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Chicago State University
Gift of Hope
7936 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619
August 5 - August 8, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please Visit Registration site for additional program requirements.
Free Community Summer Program
Join our free 4 day Neighborhood Digital Literacy Program this Summer 2025! The Advancing Broadband Equity through Learning Intermediaries in the Neighborhoods of Chicago (ABE-LINC) wants to support members of the community with digital access devices and skills to promote a culture of transformative connectivity in the City of Chicago. We are looking for participants, 18 years and older, who would like to participate in this unique summer opportunity. Participants can choose to attend the NEIU or CSU location.
The summer program will offer various workshops in the following areas:
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Digital Literacy
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Online Safety
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Artificial Intelligence
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Social Media Tips and Safety
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Information on Utilities
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Navigating Telehealth
*Participants will have the opportunity to get a computer (chromebook) totally free; one for each family. Participation in each day of the program, without missing, is required to receive your device. Recipients of previous devices are not eligible for a second device.
READY25:
Digital Communities
In Action Conference
Conference Location
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60628
July 10 - 11, 2025
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Please Visit Registration site for additional program requirements.
Free Digital Communities In Action Conference
Chicago State University and Illinois Broadband Lab is committed to increasing digital inclusion across the Northeast Region of Illinois. Conference participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from digital experts about how to increase digital access opportunities in our communities.
Day 1: Navigator Focus
Day 2: Community - Youth, Parents, and Seniors Focus