Chicago Tech Academy

👋🏾 Welcome to your next year of high school!

Please make sure you’re prepared to 💥 start the 2024-2025 school year off with a bang 💥 by joining us for orientation the week of August 12th!

9th Grade | August 13th
10th + 11th Grade | August 14th
12th Grade | August 15th

See you there at 6 pm CT, !

🤔 Still feeling an itch to contribute to the Young Women's Leadership Society mission of diversifying the tech industry? Say no more.

Ways to support include:
🚨 Bidding on our surprise raffle item (4 Chicago Fire Club tickets for the 2024 season) 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gK-juVTx

📲 Donating via Text 2 Give 👉🏽 Text ""LBDN2024"" to 44321 to help us reach out goal of $150k

💫 Joining the YWLS community to stay connected with us, become a volunteer & more 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g54P853S

Your generosity helps fuel our mission to empower, inspire and propel young diverse women interested in pursuing STEM in their post-secondary pathways. THANK YOU for your support. We could not do this without you!

🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈 At ChiTech, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion, and love.

As wraps up, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and community members who enrich our school with their unique perspectives and experiences.

With your help, we can continue to build a supportive and welcoming environment at ChiTech, where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Happy ! Today, we celebrate freedom and honor . ❤️🖤💚

June 19th, 1865, marks the liberation of the last enslaved African Americans. As we honor this historic day, we ask you to remember former President Obama's words: "Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. Instead, it's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, things do get better. America can change."

👉🏾 We encourage you to embrace your story, learn from the past, and work together to fight for a more equitable future. Who's with us? Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾

🎉 Join us at the ChiTech Alumni BBQ on June 25th from 3-7pm CT! 🎉

The school year has come to a close, but our Alumni work never stops! We are thrilled to welcome our recent graduates into the community with a BBQ event on June 25th from 3-7 pm CT. Help us celebrate our shared journey, reconnect with old friends, and make new connections as you all head into the unknown, together.

📅 Date: June 25th
⏰ Time: 3-7 pm CT
📍 Location: ChiTech Campus

Don't miss out on the fun -- We hope to see you there!

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Join us at our Spring Exhibition on June 6th from 4:30-7pm CT! 🎉

Our talented students have been working tirelessly on their final projects, and now it's time to showcase their incredible achievements.

📅 Date: June 6th
🕟 Time: 4:30-7pm CT
📍 Location: Chicago Tech Academy

Come support these bright minds and be inspired by their creativity and . This is a fantastic opportunity to see their passion up close and expertise firsthand. See you there! ✨

It was for our ChiTech seniors this week. 🥹

Congratulations everyone 👏🏽 WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! 💜🖤

🎉 We were thrilled to honor Zebra Technologies as our 2024 Little Black Dress Night (LBDN) Honoree and Corporate Partner of the Year! 🎉

Zebra's dedication to supporting Chicago Tech Academy students has been incredible. Through their programs and mentorship, they’ve opened doors of opportunity, empowering our students to excel in . Their transformative commitment has enriched lives and strengthened our community.

Thank you, Zebra Technologies, for your outstanding contributions and for being a shining example of and excellence. 🌟

📸: Zebra being awarded during
📸: ChiTech students visiting Zebra’s headquarters, 2023

We are humbled beyond words -- yet again -- following the excitement of our sold-out 10th annual Little Black Dress Night event.

We truly cannot thank everyone enough for their contributions, from our powerhouse speakers to our sponsors, caterers and guests. You ALL made this event successful, helping us raise $130,335 to make the Young Women's Leadership Society's post-secondary dreams become a reality. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

And there's still time to make an impact!

📲 If you or someone you know wants to contribute to our cause, text ""LBDN2024"" to 44321 to help us reach our goal of $150,000 by the end of June 2024!

🎟️ The raffle will also remain open until 12pm CT on Friday, May 24th. Get your remaining bids in now and look out for awardee notifications on Friday by 5pm CT: https://go.rallyup.com/lbdnraffle

Too excited to wait for Little Black Dress Night to begin? Us too.👋🏽

Start the raffle fun now and place your bids early here: https://go.rallyup.com/lbdnraffle

Curated just for you, this year's LBDN raffle is FULL of local and international prizes you don't want to miss. hashtag

Sharing a heartfelt THANK YOU to our 2024 Little Black Dress Night Ambassadors! 🌟

We are beyond grateful to this incredible group below. Their tireless dedication and passion for the Young Women's Leadership Society has helped us achieve something truly remarkable—we've SOLD OUT for the first time ever! 🙌✨

You can still support via our online raffle at https://go.rallyup.com/lbdnraffle and join the waitlist if you're interested at https://tinyurl.com/bddmw75x

This milestone is a true testament to the power of women supporting women. Our Ambassadors hard work and commitment have made our 10th annual event an extraordinary success, and we couldn't have done it without them!

WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT and humbled beyond measure. 🥹

THANK YOU! We are thrilled so many of you are attending our milestone event and encourage folks who missed their chance to join the waitlist: https://tinyurl.com/bddmw75x

Sharing a huge shoutout to all our amazing sponsors for Young Women's Leadership Society's 10th Annual Little Black Dress Night!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for believing in our mission and for demonstrating your commitment to creating equitable futures for a diverse next generation of tech talent. Every level of participation is deeply appreciated, and we couldn't do it without you! 🙌

And there's still time to join the excitement! Get your tickets now and be a part of this incredible evening of networking and impact: https://chitech.org/lbdn2024/

Congratulations are in order to our 6 students (Bryce M., Alexander L., Antione B., Tamarrie H., Samuel W. and Alexander V.S.) who were accepted into the DevUp Mentorship Program at IIT! Way to go and kudos to Mr. Mailhot-Beutel for leading this opportunity!

The ChiTech Library welcomed NY Times best-selling young adult fantasy author Lana Harper after school today. We raffled off her books as prizes and had an intimate Q&A session with the talented author, where she shared valuable insight and inspiration for our own future writers who attended the meet and greet!

🍎 Happy ! We couldn’t imagine a ChiTech without our teachers. We celebrated them with breakfast, awards and notes of gratitude. 🫶🏽

Special shoutout to this month’s Impactful Panthers 👏🏽

🌟 The Countdown Continues! 🌟

Time is flying by, and with just 19 days left until our milestone Little Black Dress Night event, we are sharing #5-7 of our 10 reasons why you should join us to support our Young Women’s Leadership Society!

#5/10: We’re Creating STEM Opportunities For Black & Brown Girls ✨ Your donation isn't just a contribution, it's a catalyst for change! By supporting ChiTech, you're creating invaluable opportunities for diverse young women interested in STEM.

#6/10: We’re Promoting Equity In STEM 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿 At ChiTech, equity is more than just a buzzword, it's our guiding principle! We're committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of gender or background, has equal access to and opportunities.

#7/10: We’re Building Confidence in The Next Generation of Diverse Female Talent 💪 At ChiTech, we're more than educators, we're confidence builders! And through our Young Women’s Leadership Society, we foster a supportive and empowering learning environment that instills confidence in young women interested in STEM.

💥 Get your tickets or donate here: https://chitech.org/lbdn2024/

🌟 The Countdown Begins! 🌟

Join us on May 21st for our much-awaited Little Black Dress Night event! But before we get to the glam and glitz, let's kick off the countdown with the first three of our ten reasons why you should support!

#1/10: We're Empowering Future Female Tech Leaders! 💻 We're dedicated to fostering a future where young women shine as leaders in and fields.

#2/10: We’re Bridging the in Tech! 👭 By contributing to LBDN with a ticket purchase or sponsorship, you're directly supporting 20 of our Young Women's Leadership Society (YWLS) members with college scholarships + resources.

#3/10: We’re Fostering Innovation in a Diverse next Generation of Female Talent! 💡At ChiTech, we foster the next generation of female innovators and entrepreneurs by hosting impactful conversations and relationships between the YWLS and industry professionals.

#4/10: We’re Breaking Barriers for an Underserved Community Interested in STEM 🚀 At ChiTech, we break down barriers for diverse young women from underserved communities by equipping them with the essential tools and unwavering support needed to pursue rewarding careers in technology.

💥 Get your tickets or sponsor before it's too late: https://chitech.org/lbdn2024/

🌟 It's , and we couldn't be more proud to shine a spotlight on Dave and DeMarco, 2/3rds of the heart and soul of our school's leadership team! 🌟

These two’s unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment and empowering students and staff alike is truly commendable. Let's show them some love and appreciation for all they do! 👏🏽

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

We’re over the moon to be featured in DRW’s latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3IDVPG4

Check it out to learn more about the empowering work we do to foster the next generation of female leaders in and entrepreneurship & learn how to get involved in your own way. 💪

Empowering the next generation of female leaders in STEM and entrepreneurship At DRW, we empower a team of exceptional individuals to capture trading and investment opportunities globally, utilizing cutting-edge technology.

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Here's to the incredible women who have shaped our past 📚 , inspire our present 🌟, and empower our future💪.

🤔Who are some women that have influenced your life? Share your stories below!

We are excited to announce a special fundraising event in partnership with Krispe Kreme that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but help our Pantherettes get ready for their competition.

Please consider purchasing a dozen donuts at the link below to support our girls as they aim to bring home their 5th championship trophy at the end of this month.

👉🏾This fundraiser will take place until Wednesday, February 14th. Treat yourself or gift a box to friends or family here:

Order Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Supporting Chicago Tech Academy HS! Help Chicago Tech Academy HS fundraise by ordering delicious Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens today! Enjoy mouth-watering dozens & share to support their Krispy Kreme Fundraiser!

🎉 Mark your calendars for next Thursday, January 25th!

Join us for Smart Bet Charity's first game of the New Year at TechNexus to indulge in gourmet foods, enjoy a premium open bar, and participate in a Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament to benefit Chicago Tech Academy directly!

⏰ Doors open at 6 pm, and the cards drop at 7 pm.

Secure your spot today:

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