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Chicago Public Schools created the Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP) in recognition of the growing need to prepare students to be successful after high school. DCCP is mounting an unparalleled effort to transition more of our high school students into postsecondary education and employment. We are enhancing the infrastructures in our high schools while simultaneously increasing partnerships with external organizations that can provide the supports and experiences our students need to attain a postsecondary degree and enter the workforce.
DCCP works to strengthen college preparation curricula and counseling supports in all Chicago high schools. In addition, we partner with local and national colleges and universities to create an array of college experiences and resources for students. We also strive to secure opportunities for financial assistance that will help students with the costs of college DCCP’s work was founded on four essential principles: awareness, readiness, access, success.
Chooseyourfuture.org was developed to provide students with the resources they need to plan a successful path to graduation and post-high school success. DCCP believes that with the proper supports every student has the ability to choose their future.
