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.
SNtialMKB
Professional with expertise in this field
01/25/2010
Rating: 5
01/25/2010
I've met dozens of I.C.Stars alumni and I am so impressed with who they are and what they've accomplished! I.C.Stars alumni have proven their ambition and their willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done! What organization can do without people like these? This is a great organization to support and a great group of people to hire!
Javier
Professional with expertise in this field
01/22/2010
Rating: 5
01/22/2010
I.c.stars was a live changing experience. It change in many good ways my perspective of life at a personal and professional level. The training achieved when I was at icstars was real live scenarios and prepared me for a real job without having the extensive long classes in college. Thanks to the acceleration that icstars contributed in my life I have a great job.
