Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center to hold 4th Annual Community Day on Friday, August 2

CHICAGO- The public is invited to attend Community Day at Malcolm X College's West Side Learning Center (WSLC) from 10am to 2pm on Friday, August 2. Program begins at 11:00 a.m. The WSLC is located at 4624 W. Madison Street in Chicago. Partners planning to attend include the West Side Health Authority, Habilitative Systems, BUILD, West Side Task Force, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, and Introspect Youth Services.

"There is so much to be excited about at the West Side Learning Center. From the expansion of our liberal arts courses and CTE pathways to the recent addition of an American Job Center (AJC) right on-site, the possibilities are endless. The AJC is an invaluable resource that benefits our incredible students and empowers our entire community," said Dean Barbara Meschino, West Side Learning Center. "In addition, we are abundantly grateful for our partners with whom we collaborate closely to maximize the impact and reach of our programs. Community Day shines a light on this hub of opportunity."

The event will be held rain or shine and is ideal for those who are exploring educational pathways and thinking about enrolling at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). There will also be music, food, giveaways and raffle prizes, all gratis. While at the event, participants can learn about healthcare career pathways and speak with representatives from the following educational pathways:

• Adult Education (High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language)
• Community and Continuing Education
• Early College-Dual Enrollment
• Health Sciences (Community Health Worker, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician)
• Nursing (Basic Nursing Assistant, BNA)
• Admissions
• American Job Center

In addition, one of the 10 regional American Job Centers (AJC) in The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership's (The Partnership) network is now located at the WSLC. It offers a range of employment services for adult career seekers, whether starting a career or looking for new opportunities and career providers (employers).

"We are thrilled that one of the 10 AJCs is now located in Malcolm X College's West Side Learning Center, allowing further collaboration between City Colleges of Chicago and the regional workforce system," said Partnership CEO George Wright. "This marks our third co-location of an AJC within a City College and we know students and faculty alike benefit from the proximity. We look forward to the public visiting the AJC during Community Day, and to meeting the needs of West Side career seekers and career providers." For more information about the Partnership's AJC network visit LevelUpAJC.org.

The Malcolm X College's West Side Learning Center is a public post-secondary institution. In addition to offering courses for a two-year traditional associate's degree, WSLC offers basic and advanced certificates in Basic Nursing Assistance and Health Science career pathways. It also offers programming in Adult Education and Community and Continuing Education​. City Colleges of Chicago is committed to and supports equitable industry access and community mobility through education. For information and to register for college, visit ccc.edu/apply or call 773-COLLEGE. Students can register for fall 16-week classes until August 18, 2024. Classes start August 22, 2024.