Chicagoans on the City’s South and Southwest sides interested in pursuing careers in the field of manufacturing should consider applying to Richard J. Daley College’s Technology Works tuition-free scholarship program this year. The program supports students pursuing in-demand careers in CNC operations and programming, welding, and industrial maintenance. The WEI Scholars program offers tuition-free training in high-demand fields for eligible students through the WEI grants from the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. The Initiative aims to expand short-term training opportunities in high-need communities focused on specific sectors with identified workforce gaps in Illinois. Students will gain industry recognized certificates from organizations such as NC3, National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Manufacturing Skills Standards (MSSC), Amatrol, or the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). For more information, call 773-COLLEGE or visit www.ccc.edu/wei.