INNER-CITY COMPUTER STARS FOUNDATION
Mission:
i.c.stars was formed in 1999 to develop 1,000 Community Leaders by 2020. We are a non-profit organization in Chicago for adults with a high school diploma or GED. Using project-based learning and full immersion teaching, i.c. stars provides an opportunity for change-driven, future leaders to develop skills in business and technology.
Results:
We are now in our 21st internship cycle.
We see over 400 applicants to fill 10 slots per cycle.
We have 145 Alumni to date.
The average earning increase of our alumni is 200%.
There are over 700 Active Volunteers.
The program grew by 57% in the 2009 fiscal year.
81% of our alumni are working in technology.
We have over 100 Community Partnerships.
We see over 400 applicants to fill 10 slots per cycle.
We have 145 Alumni to date.
The average earning increase of our alumni is 200%.
There are over 700 Active Volunteers.
The program grew by 57% in the 2009 fiscal year.
81% of our alumni are working in technology.
We have over 100 Community Partnerships.
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maigirl1516
11/08/12
Wonderful and a great help for those who want to learn and change. They have amazing tools to teach you business, leadership, and technology skills. This foundation is an excellent resource to all who want to learn, and change their life situation...
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hello207
01/28/10
IC Stars is a great organization. They have developed a wonderful database tool that we use in our organization every day. Not only is the tool very helpful, but they too, are very helpful whenever we have questions or need additional support. Great organization with a great mission doing great ...
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Kool
01/25/10
I am an alum of i.c.stars, and the organization has really changed my life. Prior to the internship I was doing ok really just cruising by in life. But once I got into the program I really just began to open up and blossom. I gained much more than the great hands on knowledge and experience. I ...
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