First-Ever Catapult Award Goes to Career-Connected Learning Initiative for Chicago Youth: The Chicago Roadmap
Pictured here from left to right: Michael Connet (Associate Deputy Executive Director, Outreach & Partner Development · Association for Career and Technical Education), Moderator: Chandler Meyer-Brown (Director of CTE, Chicago Public Schools), Dr. Kevin J. Fleming (Catapult CEO), Bernadette Limos (Director of Chicago Roadmap, Chicago Public Schools), Pedro Martinez (CEO, Chicago Public Schools), Juan Salgado (Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago), and Dr. Peggy Korellis (Vice Chancellor - High School Strategy, City College of Chicago)
CHICAGO, IL, September 20, 2024 – At this year's ACTE Postsecondary Summit, Catapult Masterclass is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking panel titled "Scaling Career-Connected Learning for Chicago Youth: The Chicago Roadmap." This dynamic session focused on the successful partnership between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), who have joined forces to create the Chicago Roadmap - a collaborative effort aimed at guiding students from high school to college and into career success.
In recognition of their extraordinary work, we are thrilled to partner with ACTE in presenting The Catapult Award to both CPS and CCC for their transformative Chicago Roadmap partnership. This initiative has made a significant impact on the lives of Chicago’s students by providing them with the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive in high-demand career fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and construction.
The Leaders of both game-changing institutions, Pedro Martinez, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, and Juan Salgado, Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, were present to accept the award.
“These pillars of leadership have been instrumental in driving the success of the Chicago Roadmap, and we are humbly honored to have them as our first-ever Catapult Award recipients.”, says Catapult CEO Dr. Kevin J. Fleming.
Catapult’s mission is to Make Education Relevant® through high-powered professional development masterclasses led by industry thought leaders that aim to push educators and institutions forward in the domains of work-based learning, employer partnerships, career readiness and more. This partnership exemplifies what can happen when partners collaborate and prioritize
About the Chicago Roadmap
Launched in 2019, the Chicago Roadmap is an innovative partnership between CPS and CCC, created to help students navigate the transition from high school to college and the workforce. Through this initiative, students have access to career and technical education (CTE) programs, youth apprenticeships, early college opportunities, and industry-recognized certifications, positioning them for success in the most in-demand career fields. Learn more about the Postsecondary CTE Summit panel here.
About Catapult
Catapult LPD (“Catapult”) is a professional development leader in career education. Catapult provides a growing library of relevant masterclasses to K-16 institutions, and hybrid support for a global community of education disruptors. Its focus on career-connected learning, the future of work, and career and technical education (CTE), provides its members a competitive advantage in advancing their programs and institutions forward faster. Content + Coaching + Community, at scale. For more information about Catapult, please visit www.CatapultMasterclass.com
About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities. Learn more about ACTE here: https://www.acteonline.org/
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Catapult is proud to support initiatives like the Chicago Roadmap that enhance relevant education and career readiness for students. We believe in the power of collaboration to create lasting, meaningful change in our communities. Learn more about our hybrid professional development masterclasses at catapultmasterclass.com
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