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Harper College to host Latino Summit Nov. 16

Submitted by Maine Township High School District 207
Nov 4, 2018 5:37 PM - The 18th Annual Latino Summit -- which connects Northwest suburban Latino/Hispanic high school students with Latino college students and business professionals -- is set for Friday, Nov. 16, at Harper Community College in Palatine.
Google offers money to universities to use AI in research

Susan Svrluga
Nov 3, 2018 1:00 AM - Google is offering $25 million to universities and nonprofits that have research ideas that can be expanded by using artificial intelligence and other technology to solve problems. The Google AI Impact Challenge includes the offer of help and coaching from experts at Google.
MCC to offer welding certificate programs starting in January

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Nov 1, 2018 3:39 PM - McHenry County College will begin offering two new welding certificate programs next year.
How small business owners can save big on college

Oct 22, 2018 8:30 AM - Small business owners with college-bound children can save thousands of dollars a year if they plan ahead and adopt a few simple strategies.
Manufacturing career expo at CLC on Oct. 23

Daily Herald report
Oct 19, 2018 4:18 PM - Representatives from several Lake County manufacturers will be on hand to discuss in-demand jobs and careers in growing industries at a manufacturing career expo, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
New Nicor academy trains applicants for utility jobs

By Jennifer Golz
Oct 19, 2018 8:21 AM - Preparing for an influx of retirements, Nicor Gas has launched a new academy to train potential employees in utility careers.
DeVos visits Harper College's manufacturing lab, apprenticeship program

By Eric Peterson
Oct 19, 2018 8:12 AM - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Harper College in Palatine Thursday to explore its multifaceted apprenticeship program and advanced manufacturing lab, as well as get students' feedback on a new financial-aid app.
Betsy DeVos visiting Harper College today

Daily Herald report
Oct 18, 2018 8:28 AM - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will visit Harper College in Palatine on Thursday to tour the school's apprenticeship program.
What is dyslexia? Not what you think, experts say

By Marie Wilson
Oct 15, 2018 6:30 AM - Think dyslexia is about flipping letters or reading backward? Think again, experts say. Here's why this learning disability is as misunderstood as it is common.
Parent action hopes to help reading work for kids with dyslexia

By Marie Wilson
Oct 15, 2018 5:30 AM - Here's how a dyslexia advocacy group is working with one suburban school district to increase screening and resources for students.

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