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Dr. Bill Winston and Bill Winston Ministries Present Operation Ten City - Chicago

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, CEO, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Chicago, IL will be the sixth stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign. Operation Ten City Campaign kicked off in the summer of 2022 with a commitment to stop in 10 metropolitan cities across the U.S. Prior to Chicago, Operation Ten City has made stops in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, CEO, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Chicago, IL will be the sixth stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign.
  • Prior to Chicago, Operation Ten City has made stops in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
  • Operation Ten City – Chicago will take place this September leading into the International Faith Conference––hosted annually in Chicago by Dr. Bill Winston.
  • The Operation Ten City - Chicago Business Marketplace – is centered around providing a platform for emerging and established entrepreneurs.

ComEd and City Colleges of Chicago Encourage Enrollment in the Overhead Electrical Line Worker Training Program at Dawson Tech this Fall

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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ComEd today joined the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to encourage job seekers to enroll in the next class of the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) training program.

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  • ComEd today joined the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to encourage job seekers to enroll in the next class of the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) training program.
  • The OELW program at Dawson Technical Institute of Kennedy-King College helps prepare job seekers for entry-level craft roles in the electrical industry.
  • The Dawson OELW program has helped hundreds of students prepare for exciting careers in our industry.
  • To that end, ComEd has committed $50,000 in scholarships for 10 Chicago residents to pursue the Dawson OELW program.

ComEd Announces $450,000 to Launch Skilled Trades Program in Partnership with Four Chicago Catholic High Schools

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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ComEd, in collaboration with Big Shoulders Fund and United Way Metro Chicago, today launched Powering Our Future a new initiative that will expand skilled trades and STEM training at four Chicago Catholic high schools.

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  • ComEd, in collaboration with Big Shoulders Fund and United Way Metro Chicago, today launched Powering Our Future a new initiative that will expand skilled trades and STEM training at four Chicago Catholic high schools.
  • To remove barriers to entry to energy and skilled trades careers, a new $450,000 investment by ComEd and parent company Exelon will pilot the program in schools located in historically underserved communities.
  • Building on expansive STEM programming ComEd supports at Chicago Public Schools, this initiative will expand career pathways for women and minorities, who are underrepresented in STEM industries.
  • With two of the pilot schools serving an all-girls population, this program also brings forward a first-of-its-kind opportunity to expand skilled trades-focused training for women.

The French Pastry School Graduates New Pastry Chefs

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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CHICAGO, Jan. 2, 2019 The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago graduated new chefs from its Pastry and Baking (L'Art de la Ptisserie) and Cake (L'Art du Gteau) programs on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the historic Union League Club of Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 2, 2019 The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago graduated new chefs from its Pastry and Baking (L'Art de la Ptisserie) and Cake (L'Art du Gteau) programs on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the historic Union League Club of Chicago.
  • The time and hard work that they put in will position them for successful careers," said Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, Co-founder of the school.
  • The ceremony was followed by a reception at The French Pastry School where the graduates showcased their learnings through an impressive and visually-stunning Grand Buffet.
  • Founded in 1995, The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago is the only major culinary school in North America dedicated to all things sweet and baked.