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- EIN 36-4253411
- p (312) 244-3779
- 415 N Dearborn, 3rd floor Chicago IL 60610 USA
- www.icstars.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Employment, Job Training
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 43rd internship cycle. We see over 400 applicants to fill 10 slots per cycle. We have 420 Alumni to date. The average earning increase of our alumni is 400%. There are over 1000 Active Volunteers. We have over 100 Community Partnerships.
Geographic areas served: Chicago, IL
Programs: I. C. Stars provides opportunities for inner-city young adults to harness the strength of technology for social and economic leadership. By integrating technology training and leadership development, i. C. Stars is shaping the next generation of technology leaders.