“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...
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...
Better than Kale: Lumity News that Makes You Feel Good Lumity is attracting national attention! Lumity is proud to announce that we are one of three organizations in Illinois to receive the prestigious Education Innovation and Research grant (EIR) from the U.S. Department of Education. Nationwide,...
We are excited to share the 2018-19 Lumity Annual Report The holiday season is upon us and there is no better time to thank our Lumity donors and volunteers. To celebrate their commitment to Chicago youth, we are excited to share the 2018-19 Lumity Annual Report. As...
Global Technology Provider Saggezza Joins Forces with Nonprofit Lumity to Help Teens Prepare for Careers in STEM CHICAGO, October 18, 2019 – Saggezza, a Chicago-based global technology solutions provider and consulting firm, today announced its co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Socka Suppiah will support Lumity...
Chicago Vocational Career Academy Students Shine at Lumity Summer STEM Program The Chicago heat and heavy rainstorms didn’t stop CVCA students from a whole lot of fun and learning at Lumity’s Summer STEM program. Twenty-five CVCA students with varying skills and backgrounds took on a long-term...
Our Pre-Apprentice Program is getting noticed! Read the great article about the program from the Lifestyle section of the Chicago Tribune. "The Lumity Pre-Apprenticeship Program aims to provide at-risk Chicago Public Schools students with life coaching, entry-level job training, and networking skills before placing them...
What do 340+ Chicago STEM leaders, marine life, and nanobots have in common? The Lumity STEM Fair, of course! Our annual STEM Fair is a celebration of Chicago’s STEM community. It honors the many Chicago STEM leaders who volunteer their time and talent with our students—and...
