Midtown took a Spring Break road trip visiting three universities, four national parks and seven cities.
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After four Rock the Street, Wall Street sessions of budgeting, trading, and the basics of finance, the students were invited to tour tastytrade in downtown Chicago.
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Metro is always challenging the students to reach new heights, but maybe not this literally. Metro's College Orientation Program traveled to Wisconsin for a leadership workshop featuring a ropes course.
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We are pleased to share the first of five video profiles highlighting MEF Alumni, one from each decade since Midtown Center for boys opened in 1965!
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MEF is pleased to announce the launch of the new midtown-metro.org! The new site features a responsive design with simple and intuitive navigation.
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“My mom taught me there are no shortcuts in life; you need to earn every penny.” Potbelly CEO speaks at MEF Breakfast for Champions.
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Bill Jacobs, owner of Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in Bucktown, visited Midtown to share his 32-year history of perseverance, success, teamwork and passion in the Chicago restaurant industry with the high school program.
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Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) launched a financial literacy program in Chicago at Metro Achievement Center!
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MIDTOWN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR has begun with many celebratory events to follow. We’ll have our usual alumni reconnect party at our current location in September and plans are afoot for a special old-timers get-together at the original Loomis Street site in the summer. Keep tuned!
Read MoreJohn J. Conroy, Jr., immediate past Chairman of Baker & McKenzie and current Head of the Firm's Global Strategic Initiatives, will lead the board of Chicago's Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF).
Read MoreThis year’s theme was “The Hidden Power of Womanhood” featuring Cecile Raffin.
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Chuka Onugu, an employee of GE, had been involved with MEF for about one year as a volunteer tutor before joining the Auxiliary Board. He had such a positive experience that he wanted to help the organization beyond weekly tutoring.
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On January 26, 2015, the Chicago SunTimes featured MEF in its Mentoring Month series.
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It was encouraging to read Crain's coverage about the role that business is playing in transforming schools and students.
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2015 promises to be a historic year for Midtown Educational Foundation as we approach the 50th anniversary.
Read MoreMEF provides a great opportunity to give back to a population that can really benefit from your time and your knowledge..
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MEF partnered with DePaul University to secure a $25,000 grant from the PRSA in support of Midtown's apprenticeships.
Read MoreEvery December Metro hosts a field trip, but this year Metro hosted two!
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MEF's 23rd Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner raised more than $750,000 toward programs for Chicago's at-risk youth!
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