Kathrine Switzer, Marathon Woman, came to Chicago on March 2nd to speak at
MEF’s 21st Annual MAC Luncheon where over 295 MEF advocates and supporters
gathered to raise over $101,000 in support of MEF’s student programming. Alum Giovanna shared, "Metro inspires girls who don’t see themselves represented anywhere else, girls who often don’t think they are worthy of succeeding. Metro teaches us we can do anything we put our mind to. This is why the city of Chicago needs a place like Metro. This is why I needed Metro."
Over winter break, Midtown and Metro hosted events for their alumni, now in college or recently graduated. It was wonderful to see handfuls of alumni gather together as a community in the places many refer to as their “second home.”
Read MoreThe former director of ticket sales for the Cubs shares wisdom with Midtown 8th grade students.
Read MoreStudents participating in the summer business apprenticeship at Metro were treated to an amazing learning experiece at Potbelly’s corporate office in Chicago. Employees teamed up to provide an in-depth look into the many facets of Potbelly’s unique corporate culture.
Read MoreLaw teams from Discover Financial and Burr Forman visited the Midtown Law Apprenticeship for a full day of career and educational advice, an overview of the American justice process and a mock oral argument of an actual United States Supreme Court case.
Read MoreMEF Board Member and former General Counsel to the National Security Council under President George W. Bush gave a riveting presentation on his experiences in the White House at the latest MEF Breakfast.
Read MoreCandace Vogler leads a team of philosophers at the University of Chicago who are studying: "Virtue, Happiness and the Meaning of Life. She recently shared some of her observations about human nature and happiness at MEF's Breakfast with Champions speaker series.
Read MoreThis summer, MEF students heard from 81 professional career speakers, went on 5 service trips, took 32 behind the scenes tours at Chicago corporations and enjoyed fun & educational field trips at 21 of Chicago's cultural institutions!!
Read MoreAfter an afternoon with 7 attorneys from Discover Financial Services and 2 partners from Burr & Forman, the Midtown Law Apprentice students have a deep appreciation for the law and the grit, determination and preparation it takes to argue cases in front of the bench.
Read MoreABC7 interviews Captain Katie Higgins, the first female Blue Angels pilot at the 19th Annual Metro Advancement Council Luncheon benefiting Chicago's at-risk urban youth.
Read MoreFormer Steve Jobs PR manager and marketing guru, Andy Cunningham, dazzled a packed house at 1871 with life lessons and her bright vision for the future.
Read MoreJohn Kass, columnist for the Chicago Tribune, spoke at MEF's “Breakfast with Champions.” MEF’s focus on virtues and parents really struck a chord with Kass. “This organization is critical,” he said. “Talking about virtues really struck me. The people who provide virtues are parents.”
Read MoreDavid Elliot, attorney at law at Burr & Forman and a group of attorneys from Discover visited the Midtown Center to meet with the Law Apprenticeship students and implement a mock trial.
Read MoreMr. Dan Jorndt shared some "Jorndt Jolts" of advice with Metro's summer Business, Engineering and Hospitality Apprentices.
Read MoreMidtown student Danny Sanchez interviews Andy Clark for a story in the Midtown Voice newspaper.
Read MoreRuby Bridges shared her very personal story with 350 guests attending the 15th Annual Metro Advancement Council Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 14.
Read MoreAfter four Rock the Street, Wall Street sessions of budgeting, trading, and the basics of finance, the students were invited to tour tastytrade in downtown Chicago.
Read MoreBill Jacobs, owner of Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in Bucktown, visited Midtown to share his 32-year history of perseverance, success, teamwork and passion in the Chicago restaurant industry with the high school program.
Read MoreRock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) launched a financial literacy program in Chicago at Metro Achievement Center!
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