Industry Explorers

Join us for a quarterly site visit to explore how leadership looks like in different industries. Participants will take a journey of discovery through site visits to different areas to meet leaders in their fields. This program provides the opportunity for students to gain insight into different industries, learn about current trends, and connect with inspiring professionals.

During the program, students will have the opportunity to visit various organizations, interact with their leaders, and learn about their work. They will also have the chance to ask questions, gain advice, and learn from the experiences of these leaders.

Through this program, students will gain a deeper understanding of the skills, education, and passion required to succeed in various fields. They will also learn about the different career paths available to them and the importance of networking and building relationships in their respective industries.

By the end of the program, students will have developed a network of contacts and a newfound appreciation for the different fields they have explored. They will be equipped with knowledge, skills, and inspiration to pursue their passions and achieve their goals. Join us on field ventures and embark on a journey of discovery like no other!

Fall 2024 Site Visit

STAY TUNED FOR WINTER 2025 SITE VISIT DETAILS

  • Winter 2024 - Lisa Isadora Cruz Trans Empowerment Center at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center located in Paseo Boricua
    • Participants connected with local activists and advocates, learned about nonprofit work in support of trans communities, and experienced the power of decades of Puerto Rican community building in Humboldt Park. 
  • Autumn 2023 - Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery located in River West 
    • Participants learned from Founder and Owner Danielle Mullen about her inspirational journey opening Chicago's first Black-Woman owned bookstore, Semicolon, and the organization's mission dedicated to bridging the literacy gap among minoritized communities.
  • Spring 2023 - Chicago Fire FC Main Offices located in Downtown Chicago
    • Participants gained insight into the operations of the club, met Chicago Fire FC staff, and learned about having a career in the sports industry.

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