CMAP has extended the deadline for high school students to apply to the Summer 2017 Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program to Friday, June 9.

Each summer FLIP teens from across the region learn about urban planning, solve real-world problems, take field trips, and get involved with issues that will shape the future.  The 2017 week-long summer program will focus on how to plan for Alternative Futures that could affect our region, including issues such as changed climate and innovative transportation.

Local high school students looking for an enriching experience can learn about the program and watch a behind-the-scenes video from previous students in the program.  Encourage a high school student you know to apply soon.

Apply for the program.

HARVEY– Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) has helped protect taxpayers in Harvey and Dolton by working with local elected officials and bond holders (including Assured Guaranty) to avoid costly litigation and make payments on millions of dollars defaulted bonded debt.

Both Harvey and Dolton missed their last debt service payments on municipal bonds that funded construction and operational services in the two municipalities. Harvey faced a May 1 deadline to make its most recent debt payment, and Harris is working to ensure that commitment is fulfilled.

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In suburban Cook County there are more than 33,000 young adults between the ages of 16 -24 who are disconnected from both work and school. At the same time, many employers report a skills shortage and need for a talented labor force. The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership are leading an effort that will bridge the gap between young adults seeking to build a career and employers looking to build their talent pipeline.

To view a summary of the Opportunity Works Program and RFP process click the document to the left.
 
Documents comprising the Request for Proposals for Opportunity Works and updates about the RFP process and program can be found at http://www.workforceboard.org/opportunityworks