America's urban Campus memos on Talent pipeline and neighborhood development
Responding to the request by Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's transition team, America's Urban Campus developed memos to inform the new administration of the universities' work to create a diverse and inclusive workforce for Chicago--very much in line with the Mayor-elect's values: equity; diversity and inclusion; transparency; accountability and transformation.
The memos address:
The memos address:
- Building a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline for Chicago's employers
- Expanding paid internships for students of color and first generation students attending Chicago's universities and colleges
- Leveraging the universities' presence in the neighborhoods to promote economic development and reduce violence.
