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Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Center for Arts & Technology centers its work on the connection between art and technology and on cultivating an environment that supports learning and inspiration for communities. It offers no-cost arts and technology programs for youth and free job training for adults, aiming to help participants gain sustainable employment and develop skills. Through its transformative arts studios and industry-informed vocational training, CHICAT seeks to elevate local talent and create a space that unites the communities it serves. CHICAT targets neighboring Chicago neighborhoods (North Lawndale, Little Village, and Pilsen) with a focus on individuals who experience barriers to academic achievement and sustained employment. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, at 1701 West 13th Street, and operates within the education administration programs sector as a community-oriented provider. In 2018, CHICAT received The Second Place Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design.