We are excited to share more good news from our 2019 Pre-Apprenticeship cohort! Graduate Cortorian Causey will be starting a new position as a full-time Case Manager at Bank of America this fall. Cortorian’s position is a perfect blend of his computer and his customer service skills—and...
[caption id="attachment_20872" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Madeline Ryder (fourth from left) poses with other volunteers and students from CVCA on a STEM challenge day.[/caption] “My generation is a product of a lot of hard work done by women before us. Be confident in what you do and actively...
In Memoriam Honoring Chetan Phadnis Chetan always said hello. He always remembered a name. He always smiled. He was just a kind soul. These are just a few ways Lumity’s board, staff, volunteers and students will remember our wonderful board member Chetan Phadnis, who passed away this...
“Lumity helped me get my job. My whole attitude and the way I do things is because of Lumity. They helped me get focused and helped me figure out what I need to do for my future. They didn’t give up on us. They pushed...
“I think companies benefit from hiring Lumity Pre-Apprenticeship graduates. The program has taught us a lot about becoming independent and overcoming challenges. We’re mature, focused, and ready to work!” – Jaquisha Carr, Pactiv Only six months into her job at Pactiv and Lumity graduate Jaquisha Carr already...
Lumity Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Graduate Luis Duarte on learning the skills to turn his love for technology into a job Luis Duarte admits he wasn’t the best student in high school. He was shy and hesitant to ask for help when he needed it. Luis calls his reticence...
Better than Kale: Lumity News that Makes You Feel Good Deon Brown’s dream is to become a chef—and Lumity is helping him achieve it. Deon is a recent graduate of Ombudsman Chicago South, an alternative high school on the southwest side of Chicago. Last summer, he also...
At Pariveda Solutions, our motto is Learn. Coach. Give. It’s exactly why I joined the company six years ago. I’ve always been energized and motivated by helping other people grow their careers, so Pariveda Solution’s motto resonates with who I am. Today, my role is...
We join so many others in mourning the loss of Harold Davis. If you’ve worked with youth in Chicago, then you knew—or at least knew of—Harold. For Lumity, Harold inspired our vision of engaging all students in STEM education and creating pathways to various STEM careers. We were...
Josh Moore, Technology Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP, has been Stepping up for STEM with Lumity for more than a year. We caught up with him to hear more about what drives him to volunteer despite his busy schedule. Lumity: Let’s jump right in. We love working...
