One Million Degrees

We asked our OMD Program Coordinators for advice as the new academic year begins. Check out the helpful tips from City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College OMD PC, Zach! We are ready to hit the ground running for our scholars and excited for the connections they'll make. We're glad to have our scholars back for another successful year of learning. Learn more about OMD and how you can get involved: www.onemilliondegrees.org #HigherEd #FirstDayOfSchool #CommunityCollege #CityCollegesOfChicago #OMD

A full week of classes is underway across City Colleges of Chicago campuses as the new school year begins! We caught up with some of our OMD Scholars to hear how they prepared to return to campus We are wishing our OMD Scholars and all city college students a fantastic academic year ahead! #HigherEd #FirstDayOfSchool #CommunityCollege #CityCollegesOfChicago #OMD

We were thrilled to take part of this event with Braven and City Year!

Yesterday, Braven, City Year Chicago, and One Million Degrees co-hosted the “2024 Election Impact on America’s Youth” breakfast event held during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. We convened 40+ leaders across sectors to highlight the importance of civic engagement among young voters and to elevate their voices in the 2024 election. (Please note: These conversations do not reflect the opinions of our organizations or reflect any endorsement.) Special thank you to all who joined us as well as our speakers and panelists: Erick Deshaun Dorris (Midwest Executive Director at Young Invincibles, B Goode (City Year Alum), Emily Ibarra (Braven National Louis University Alum), Chakena D. Perry, Senior Policy Advocate, Environmental Health at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Shanna Landheart (One Million Degrees Alum), and Aneesh Sohoni (CEO of One Million Degrees). Big thank you to Adrienne S. (Award winning Journalist) for moderating the two panels during this event. Finally, thank you to Morningstar, one of our incredible employer partners, for offering your space for this event.    #BeBraven

As we face the ongoing challenge of underemployment, particularly among low-income students and students of color, the need to address occupational segregation and build career capital has never been more pressing. What role can early career experiences and social capital play in breaking this cycle? Vote for our #SXSWEDU panel “Disrupting Occupational Segregation, Building Career Capital” with Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of One Million Degrees; Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven; and Jamal Watson, Executive Editor and Editor-at-Large at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education as they explore how social entrepreneurs, advocates, and educators can level the playing field for new graduates from underrepresented backgrounds and break down barriers to career and economic mobility: https://lnkd.in/geZF7Me9 Voting ends August 18!

We asked incoming second-year OMD Scholars how they spent their summers. Next, meet Nancyann! Nancyann is about to return to City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College for another year. Take a look!

We asked incoming second-year OMD Scholars how they spent their summers. Next up, meet Lexi! Lexi is about to start her second year as a business student at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College.

Meet Tamara Thomas 🌟 As we gear up for the new school year, we caught up with some incoming second-year OMD Scholars to see how they spent their summers. Tamara Thomas, is about to start her second year at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, shared some of her summer highlights and insights. Check it out! #OMDScholars #SummerHighlights #StudentSuccess

"Some of the savviest corporate leaders understand that community colleges sit at the intersection of education and workforce development, but they have not yet fully maximized the possibilities that this talent pool offers." In a collaborative op-ed for WorkingNation, OMD CEO Aneesh Sohoni and Roy Mathew Principal at Deloitte, discuss how corporate America can benefit from partnering with community colleges to scout and develop talent. A fresh perspective on workforce development! https://lnkd.in/gztGemeW #TalentAcquisition #WorkforceDevelopment”

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams. By becoming an OMD Coach, you play a pivotal role in guiding scholars on their journey to success by fostering relationships through mentoring. When you become an OMD Coach, you: - Help students navigate their academic and career paths with tailored advice and support. - Assist students in building crucial skills, from time management to professional networking. -Empower scholars to believe in their potential and overcome challenges with encouragement. - Equip scholars with the tools to persist and thrive, no matter the obstacles. Join them in shaping their future. Become a coach with One Million Degrees and support our scholars on their pathways to success! Sign up now to become an OMD Coach! https://lnkd.in/gSwZ9YHw #OneMillionDegrees #Mentorship #StudentSuccess #PathwaysToSuccess #Volunteer #InspireChange