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Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility.
In fact, our vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city.City Colleges of Chicago is a member of the CCA AI Readiness Consortium, generously supported by the Axim Collaborative.
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Audience-Centered Content Strategy Using AI
102
This experience is a part of the CCA AI Readiness Consortium. Through employer-educator partnership, this experience will bring AI competencies into curricula. Students will apply writing and research skills as well as AI tools to complete project deliverables.. This project will immerse undergraduate learners in the process of analyzing, developing, and refining nonprofit communication strategies using large language models (LLMs) and traditional communication best practices. In groups of 3-5 students, learners will partner with a community-based organization to review existing materials, research and segment target audiences, and create revised content tailored to each segment. They will use AI tools for summarizing, audience analysis, and initial drafting, while applying critical thinking and composition skills to refine and critique AI-generated content. The project will emphasize ethical AI use, clarity, tone, and alignment with nonprofit values.The objective is to enable learners to apply their writing, research, and analytical skills—enhanced by AI tools—to strengthen a nonprofit’s communication effectiveness. The details of the delieverables will be co-created with the employer and professor.
NextGen Sales Project: Consultative Selling
This experience offers employers the opportunity to collaborate with motivated beginner-level sales learners as they apply newly acquired skills to real-world challenges. Through this short-term, intensive program, students will bring fresh perspectives and a strong learning mindset as they explore key sales concepts like consultative selling, strategic communication, and relationship-building. Your organization will receive support on foundational projects such as sales strategy analysis, value proposition development, or multi-channel prospecting planning. It's an opportunity to gain early-stage insights, support the growth of future sales professionals, and contribute meaningfully to applied learning—all while advancing your business goals.
Financial Accounting: Applied AI Insights and Financial Statements
BUS 181
Students in this first-year Financial Accounting course learn to read, analyze, and construct financial statements—the fundamental “language of business.” This project will help learners apply their understanding in a real-world context by: Interpreting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements Identifying key financial trends and business impacts Using AI tools to enhance analysis (e.g., trend detection, forecasting) Collaborating in teams to synthesize findings into actionable insights This experience is a part of the CCA AI Readiness Consortium. Through employer-educator partnership this experience will bring AI competencies into curricula. Students will apply AI tools and skills to complete project deliverables and drive value for your organization.
Human Resource Management: Real-World HR Practice with AI Integration
BUS 271
Students in this Human Resource Management course have covered key HR functions including job design, recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and compensation. They are equipped to: Create detailed, legally sound job descriptions Design structured interview processes and scoring rubrics Evaluate resume screening tools, including emerging AI applications Draft performance management or employee development frameworks Align HR strategies with organizational goals and compliance requirements Communicate professionally and present practical HR recommendations Students will apply classroom learning in a real-world setting to support small or mid-sized organizations. This experience is a part of the CCA AI Readiness Consortium. Through employer-educator partnership this experience will bring AI competencies into curricula. Students will apply AI tools and skills to complete project deliverables and drive value for your organization.