Midwestern Career College International

10/19/2026

Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween at MCC! 👻

It’s time to get creative, dress up, and show off your Halloween spirit! Join us for our annual Halloween Costume Contest and compete with your classmates and instructors for a chance to win! 🕸️🧙‍♀️

🦇 Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Lunch Room, 100 S. Wacker - MCC Downtown Chicago Campus
🏆 1st Place Prize: $50 Gift Card! 🎁
Bring your best costume, bring the spooky vibes, and let’s make this Halloween one to remember! 🧛‍♂️🕷️

We can’t wait to see your Halloween looks!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at MCC!

From honoring our rich cultures and traditions to celebrating the stories, contributions, and communities that make us who we are, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and uplift the voices that enrich our campus.

Swipe through to see how we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at MCC.

10/13/2026

POV: You’re an ESL Student at MCC.
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New places, new people, new experiences.

Making connections: Different backgrounds, different stories, one classroom.

Learning English is more than grammar and vocabulary.

Learning English while discovering a whole new city.

10/10/2026

In the middle of everything we do, it’s easy to forget to check in with ourselves.

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to pause, breathe, and remind yourself that you don’t have to do it all alone.

Your mental health matters. Your well-being matters. And you matter.
❤️

10/09/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗

At MCC, we stand in support of everyone affected by breast cancer, raising awareness about the importance of early detection, and the power of coming together.

Join us in wearing pink on campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13–14, as we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and show our support for all those fighting breast cancer.

Together, we can make a difference!

10/08/2026

October in Chicago is full of things to see, explore, and enjoy!

Looking for something to do this month? Here are a few events and experiences to add to your list:

🏛️ Open House Chicago: October 17–18
Explore fascinating buildings and architectural spaces across the city during this free annual event. Step inside historic homes, private clubs, landmark theaters, and other unique spaces that you may not normally get to see.
🏃 Chicago Marathon: October 11
Watch runners from around the world take on one of the most iconic marathon courses in the world and experience the incredible energy throughout the city.
🦖 Free Museum Days
Spend a day exploring Chicago’s museums, including the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum, or the Adler Planetarium.
🎭 Arts in the Dark Parade: October 24
Celebrate Halloween with this unique nighttime parade filled with art, creativity, costumes, and spooky fun.
🎃 Halloween at MCC
And you don’t have to go far to enjoy the Halloween vibes! Join us right here on the MCC campus and celebrate the season with our community.

There’s always something happening in Chicago.

Enjoy your October!

10/07/2026

Bringing classroom learning to life at MCC!

Last week, we welcomed the BMO Bank Team as guest speakers for Dr. Resto’s Personal Finance class, connecting with students from our Business and Accounting programs.
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The BMO team shared valuable insights on credit, budgeting, building and maintaining good credit, and making responsible financial decisions.

A special thank you to BMO Bank for being a valued MCC partner for the past four years! We appreciate your continued commitment to supporting our students and helping prepare them for success beyond the classroom.

10/06/2026

From Colombia to Chicago, a journey filled with new challenges, unforgettable memories, and opportunities to grow.

Adapting to a new country and culture wasn’t always easy, but every experience, from walking through the snow to trying ice skating for the first time, became a special part of my story. ❄️⛸️

From ESL to the Marketing program, my time at MCC has helped me step outside my comfort zone, build confidence, and discover new passions.

I’m grateful for every lesson, every challenge, and every memory along the way.

10/05/2026

Teachers do more than teach lessons, they inspire confidence, nurture dreams, and leave a lasting impact on our lives.

Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who believe in us, encourage us, and help shape who we become.

To every teacher who makes a difference, thank you for all that you do

Happy World Teachers’ Day!