Check out the next Tutor Spotlight in our new series featuring stellar Midtown and Metro volunteers!
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Former Midtown student Zion received an incredible gift from United Airlines and Golden State Warriors player Shaun Livingston. Last year, Zion was diagnosed with bone cancer. Check out the amazing video that showcases Zion and Livingston’s new friendship.
Read MoreWe’re kicking off a new series of posts spotlighting our wonderful tutors and the ways they go above and beyond for our students. Stay posted each month for a spotlight on a Midtown and Metro tutor!
Read MoreOver 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.
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Law 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.
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Metro hosted its 17th annual Parent Conference on Saturday, April 22nd, providing workshops and open discussions for parents about college enrollment and financial aid, technology and our children and more.
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Catch up with the Midtown College Orientation Program's epic spring break voyage with this day-by-day journal from Program Director Mike Walsh, accompanied by stunning visuals of the journey.
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To kick off National Engineers Week, February 20-24, more than 30 high school students from the COP program had an immersive learning experience at OptumRx.
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In honor of National Mentoring Month, MEF would like to showcase the great work some of our mentors do at Midtown!
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The Midtown community came together just before Christmas to assemble and deliver Christmas baskets to nearly 300 Chicago families in need.
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PR apprenticeship instructor Aray Rivera reflects on his summer working with the high school students at Midtown Center for boys.
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MEF welcomes Peter Ladwein as the new Director at Midtown Center for boys.
Read MoreFor the third consecutive year, the PRSA Foundation has awarded a grant to DePaul University and Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) to encourage Chicago minority high school students to pursue a career in public relations or journalism.
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!!
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After 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.
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Midtown's Architecture Apprentices presented drawing and models to a panel of architects, architecture students, and Midtown alumni, gaining valuable insights on their designs and what it takes to become an architect.
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Midtown & Metro Business Apprenticeship students spent a day at Potbelly's Support Center learning about the company's culture and values—many of which align strongly with MEF's Character Education model! CEO Aylwin Lewis also presented a check to six student CEOs for Potbelly's contribution to MEF programs from the 6-week long milkshake fundraiser.
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Read the first three editions of the Midtown Voice, the student newspaper published weekly by the PR/Communications Apprenticeship at Midtown Center for boys in Chicago!
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Alumni updates, spring program & event re-cap, former staff profiles and more!
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