In addition to touring a company's space and learning about career opportunities there, young people who participate in a CIS Inspiring Futures field trip map out their goals in a hands-on activity.
Here was one of the 'life maps' a student created during our Inspiring Futures field trip at Exelon on Monday. We're so thankful to our friends at Exelon for hosting our students and inspiring them to dream big! ... See MoreSee Less
Our team believes in the power of Do The Write Thing. The writing challenge amplifies student voice on an important topic -- violence -- and involves the entire community in listening to students' insights.
Over the past two years, we have evaluated the overarching themes of students’ writings, as well as the solutions shared, and one trend has resonated. To reduce youth violence, there needs to be both an individual commitment and community involvement.
Learn more about the challenge and what today's students are saying in our latest Medium piece here: ... See MoreSee Less
Our students are back in the classroom after break last week, and our CIS team is there to support them so they can finish the year strong!
Here is one of our Freshmen Rising groups on the West Side, working hard this spring to gain skills for navigating — and thriving — in the high school setting.
Ms. Diamond, our Student Supports Manager there, helps students reach their academic goals, build relationships with their peers, and grow as leaders. ... See MoreSee Less
Planning on looking for new career opportunities this weekend?
CIS of Chicago is #hiring! We're looking for talented, passionate, creative individuals who are aligned with our mission of empowering students to achieve in school and in life.
Open positions include: -- Field supervisor -- College and career partnership specialist -- Director of annual giving -- Student supports manager
And shout-out to Katrina, our Associate Director of Operations and Human Capital, who has been sharing these job opportunities far and wide! Here she is at Erickson Institute's recent career fair. ... See MoreSee Less
Our team at CIS of Chicago is proud to serve as co-sponsor for Do The Write Thing, a writing challenge that asks young people to reflect on the impact of violence in their lives and share solutions.
Our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin Koelsch chatted recently with WBBM Newsradio's Craig Dellimore about how meaningful this challenge is -- not only for the students who participate, but also for the adults who have the opportunity to read their written works -- and about how this challenge aligns with CIS of Chicago's values.
Thanks for having us, Craig! And special thanks to past Do the Write Thing ambassadors, Summer and Rylei, who shared excerpts of their written submissions and what inspired them to Do the Write Thing.
Student Supports Manager Marissa recently connected her students with a field trip to The Art Institute of Chicago, where they participated in the Art Across Cultures guided tour!
“At my school, I prioritize creating an environment that empowers young people to grow, learn, and discover,” Marissa said. “It’s not just about telling youth that anything is possible; it’s about providing them with experiences that show all the possibilities.”
“Exposing young people to new experiences stimulates their curiosity, builds self-esteem, develops critical thinking skills, helps them discover their interests, and prepares them to navigate a diverse world.” ... See MoreSee Less
Our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin Koelsch met last month with the violence prevention team, which explores strategies that provide students with a strong sense of school belonging and safety.
Dr. Judith Allen first learned about Mental Health First Aid a decade ago. For her, the program responded to a clear need. Most people knew how to respond when someone was having a heart attack or at least knew how to call for help. But most could not recognize when someone was struggling mentally, let alone feel confident enough to sound the alarm.
Her experience with Mental Health First Aid spans geographical areas, as well as a range of youth needs, but what has remained consistent is the importance of relationships. Mental Health First Aid is designed for any adult that interacts with children; all it takes is having the relationship to sense when something is off kilter.
Learn more about the course -- and why it's critical for any Chicagoan to become certified -- in our latest Medium piece here: ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks to CIS community partner, Center on Halsted, for visiting one of our schools and leading a GSA club through an engaging session on identity and inclusivity!
Students had the opportunity to create their own Pride flag, learn about its history, and reflect on ways to create a more inclusive environment in their school community. ... See MoreSee Less
CIS’ Mr. Thomas and Ms. Woods led students through an identity activity recently, where they created collages from magazine clippings and explored aspects of themselves that are unique to them! ... See MoreSee Less
This spring, students at one of our Southwest Side schools were able to explore a variety of career paths, with help from Ms. Herrera, the CIS school-based supports manager there.
Fifth through eighth graders benefitted from the presentations, discovering unique professions and learning about the career journeys of individuals in their community. ... See MoreSee Less
In addition to touring a company's space and learning about career opportunities there, young people who participate in a CIS Inspiring Futures field trip map out their goals in a hands-on activity.
Here was one of the 'life maps' a student created during our Inspiring Futures field trip at Exelon on Monday. We're so thankful to our friends at Exelon for hosting our students and inspiring them to dream big! ... See MoreSee Less
Our team believes in the power of Do The Write Thing. The writing challenge amplifies student voice on an important topic -- violence -- and involves the entire community in listening to students' insights.
Over the past two years, we have evaluated the overarching themes of students’ writings, as well as the solutions shared, and one trend has resonated. To reduce youth violence, there needs to be both an individual commitment and community involvement.
Learn more about the challenge and what today's students are saying in our latest Medium piece here: ... See MoreSee Less
Students write. We listen.
cisofchicago.medium.com
It’s more than a tagline. Students who participate in the National Campaign to Stop Violence’s Do the Write Thing challenge have the…Our students are back in the classroom after break last week, and our CIS team is there to support them so they can finish the year strong!
Here is one of our Freshmen Rising groups on the West Side, working hard this spring to gain skills for navigating — and thriving — in the high school setting.
Ms. Diamond, our Student Supports Manager there, helps students reach their academic goals, build relationships with their peers, and grow as leaders. ... See MoreSee Less
Planning on looking for new career opportunities this weekend?
CIS of Chicago is #hiring! We're looking for talented, passionate, creative individuals who are aligned with our mission of empowering students to achieve in school and in life.
Open positions include:
-- Field supervisor
-- College and career partnership specialist
-- Director of annual giving
-- Student supports manager
Visit www.cisofchicago.org/join-our-team/ to learn more and apply!
And shout-out to Katrina, our Associate Director of Operations and Human Capital, who has been sharing these job opportunities far and wide! Here she is at Erickson Institute's recent career fair. ... See MoreSee Less
Our team at CIS of Chicago is proud to serve as co-sponsor for Do The Write Thing, a writing challenge that asks young people to reflect on the impact of violence in their lives and share solutions.
Our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin Koelsch chatted recently with WBBM Newsradio's Craig Dellimore about how meaningful this challenge is -- not only for the students who participate, but also for the adults who have the opportunity to read their written works -- and about how this challenge aligns with CIS of Chicago's values.
Thanks for having us, Craig! And special thanks to past Do the Write Thing ambassadors, Summer and Rylei, who shared excerpts of their written submissions and what inspired them to Do the Write Thing.
Listen to the full interview with Robin, Summer, and Rylei here: www.audacy.com/podcast/at-issue-on-wbbm-newsradio-9f73b/episodes/communities-in-schools-of-chicag... ... See MoreSee Less
Student Supports Manager Marissa recently connected her students with a field trip to The Art Institute of Chicago, where they participated in the Art Across Cultures guided tour!
“At my school, I prioritize creating an environment that empowers young people to grow, learn, and discover,” Marissa said. “It’s not just about telling youth that anything is possible; it’s about providing them with experiences that show all the possibilities.”
“Exposing young people to new experiences stimulates their curiosity, builds self-esteem, develops critical thinking skills, helps them discover their interests, and prepares them to navigate a diverse world.” ... See MoreSee Less
Our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin Koelsch met last month with the violence prevention team, which explores strategies that provide students with a strong sense of school belonging and safety.
We appreciate our community and school partners dedicated to this work, including Together Chicago, Chicago Public Schools Office of Faith-Based Initiatives, and more! ... See MoreSee Less
Dr. Judith Allen first learned about Mental Health First Aid a decade ago. For her, the program responded to a clear need. Most people knew how to respond when someone was having a heart attack or at least knew how to call for help. But most could not recognize when someone was struggling mentally, let alone feel confident enough to sound the alarm.
Her experience with Mental Health First Aid spans geographical areas, as well as a range of youth needs, but what has remained consistent is the importance of relationships. Mental Health First Aid is designed for any adult that interacts with children; all it takes is having the relationship to sense when something is off kilter.
Learn more about the course -- and why it's critical for any Chicagoan to become certified -- in our latest Medium piece here: ... See MoreSee Less
Mental Health First Aid: A Necessary Skill for Any Adult Who Interacts with Young People
cisofchicago.medium.com
Dr. Judith Allen first learned about Mental Health First Aid a decade ago. She was attending a behavioral health event in D.C., collecting…Thanks to CIS community partner, Center on Halsted, for visiting one of our schools and leading a GSA club through an engaging session on identity and inclusivity!
Students had the opportunity to create their own Pride flag, learn about its history, and reflect on ways to create a more inclusive environment in their school community. ... See MoreSee Less
CIS’ Mr. Thomas and Ms. Woods led students through an identity activity recently, where they created collages from magazine clippings and explored aspects of themselves that are unique to them! ... See MoreSee Less
This spring, students at one of our Southwest Side schools were able to explore a variety of career paths, with help from Ms. Herrera, the CIS school-based supports manager there.
Ms. Herrera connected students with several CIS community partners, including Junior Achievement of Chicago, the OBAP - Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Bright Financial, Shedd Aquarium, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago AHEC, Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois Chicago.
Fifth through eighth graders benefitted from the presentations, discovering unique professions and learning about the career journeys of individuals in their community. ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks to the Chicago Department of Transportation for visiting one of our CIS schools to engage second graders in walking safety lessons!
First, they presented a classroom lesson and then they led students in an experiential walking tour to apply their knowledge. 🛑👀👟 ... See MoreSee Less