ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago

UIUC Technology Entrepreneur Center is hiring two new positions! Apply and join our efforts to continue making Illinois the best campus for entrepreneurship.   The Student Innovation Programs Coordinator will foster our vibrant entrepreneurial community, providing the guidance needed to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures. It’s a fantastic role for someone dedicated to nurturing the next generation of innovators. Apply: https://lnkd.in/gX_zT2Wh   Regional Entrepreneurship Programs Coordinator will build new programs that support the formation of startups on campus and connect them with the robust opportunities available in Chicago.  Apply: https://lnkd.in/g_3YhS_X Contact Stephanie Faraci, Senior Associate Director of Technology Entrepreneur Center at shalvors@illinois.edu with any questions!

#THINKChicagoNEXT, held July 16-17, was a huge success bringing together college students from across Chicagoland to explore the dynamic tech sector. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors ComEd, Microsoft, Salesforce, and 1871, whose support was instrumental in making this event possible. Your commitment to fostering talent and innovation in the Chicago area is truly commendable:) Together, we're not just shaping the future of technology, but also empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators. #THINKChicago #WorldBusinessChicago Manleen Rajput Abin Kuriakose

Day 2 of #THINKChicagoNEXT was a success! Thank you to our Day 2 host 1871! We would also like to send a special thank you to the companies who led site tours yesterday: Gensler, Invenergy, Relish Works, and Four Star Mushrooms Students ended the day with workshops in AI, Prompt Engineering, and Emotional Intelligence led by NuCoord and Prismatic! Thank you to all who attended and to our presenting sponsors who helped make this event a reality! ComEd ~ Microsoft ~ Salesforce ~ 1871

ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago kicked off its brand new summer flagship program #THINKChicagoNext today with a very special guest, Mayor Brandon Johnson! Students from over 30+ colleges/universities gathered at Salesforce Tower Chicago to hear from our city’s leading innovators, connect with local companies, network, and attend career development workshops. Sending a huge THANK YOU to our anchor partners University of Illinois System, City Colleges of Chicago, and our sponsors Salesforce, ComEd, Microsoft, and 1871! We’re excited for Day 2!!! See you tomorrow!

ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago at DePaul University! Our event was hosted in collaboration with DePaul University led by #THINKChicago ambassadors: Jessica Atieno-Walker, Sudan Gaines, & Tatyana M.👏🏽 Thank you to all who attended. We are bringing our city’s thriving tech & startup ecosystem to a campus near you. Where will we be next? 📍DePaul University, #Chicago Jasmine Macklin (Microsoft) Kristopher Romero (DePaul University) Noelle Curtis (Bi$i Blvd.) Sean Currie (Coding Temple) Jessica Atieno-Walker Sudan Gaines Tatyana M. Trenton Dunn Manleen Rajput Abin Kuriakose

ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago at Roosevelt University! Our event was hosted in collaboration with Roosevelt University led by #THINKChicago ambassadors: Eldana Satymkulova & Neeva Shrestha, MSRE focused on PropTech: Trends & Future in Real Estate 👏🏽 Thank you to all who attended. We are bringing our city’s thriving tech & startup ecosystem to a campus near you. Where will we be next? 📍Roosevelt University, #Chicago Thru Shivakumar (CoFounder & CEO, cohesion) Prasan Kale (Managing Director, VTS Rise) Eldana Satymkulova Neeva Shrestha, MSRE Trenton Dunn Manleen Rajput Abin Kuriakose

1871 x ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago Career Fair Recap🔄 On Wednesday, March 27th, we had 300+ students from all over #Chicagoland join us for a career fair at 1871! It was a day with buzzing energy, networking, and opportunity. Thank you to all of our company partners, and students for joining us!

ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago at National Louis University! Our event was hosted in collaboration with National Louis University led by #THINKChicago ambassador: Alina Zholdubaeva focused on how to land your dream internship, followed by a job panel discussion. 👏🏽 Thank you to all who attended. We are bringing our city’s thriving tech & startup ecosystem to a campus near you. Where will we be next? 📍National Louis University, #Chicago Alina Zholdubaeva Trenton Dunn Manleen Rajput Abin Kuriakose

ThinkChicago by World Business Chicago at University of Illinois Chicago! Our 3-day event was hosted in collaboration with University of Illinois Chicago, Logica, & CAHSI, led by #THINKChicago ambassadors: Alfred Nazhiyampara, Brenda Leyva, Kristine M., Lakshay Sharma, & Litzy Estrada👏🏽 🔹 Day 1: Confessions of a Tech Recruiter with Lauren Pinder (John Deere), Alexis Nogulich (CME Group), & Kalin Noel (Discover Financial Services) 🔹 Day 2: Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp with Claudia R. (John Deere), & Cody Cranch (University of Illinois Chicago) 🔹 Day 3: TECHCONNECT Networking Night Thank you to all who attended. We are bringing our city’s thriving tech & startup ecosystem to a campus near you. Where will we be next? 📍University of Illinois Chicago, #Chicago Alfred Nazhiyampara Brenda Leyva Kristine M. Lakshay Sharma Litzy Estrada Trenton Dunn Manleen Rajput Abin Kuriakose

🌟Are you ready to dive into the heart of Chicago's tech & innovation scene? Join us for THINKChicago NEXT, our newest summer flagship program happening from July 16th to 17th! Programming includes: 🟡 Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Chicago's thriving tech & innovation sector 🟡 Networking opportunities with top-tier university students from across Chicago and around the country 🟡 Insights from industry leaders shaping the future of technology Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, & explore this summer! 📆 Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, May 1st at 11:59 PM CST 🔗 You can apply here: https://lnkd.in/da9XhKZp ➡️ Visit thinkchicago.net for more information! Join us for two live *optional* q&a meetings via Zoom to ask any questions you may have about the application, process, & programming. These are not mandatory to attend.  📅 Session 1: Tuesday, April 23rd from 12-1PM CST via Zoom  📅 Session 2: Monday, April 29th from 6-7PM CST via Zoom Apply now & secure your spot! What's NEXT for you? #THINKChicago #THINKChicagoNEXT