Chicago Education Nation 2011
We’re kicking off the Education Nation Tour in the Windy City with this weeklong event from May 1st through May 7th. Events are focused on improving education in America, the 21st century workforce and essential skills for the future. Join us by registering for one—or more—events. Can’t make it to the city? Watch events online here as they happen.
Teacher Town Hall
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Job One Executive Panel
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Stops along the tour
LOCATION: Los Angeles
DATES: May 13-19, 2011
LOCATION: Philadelphia
DATES: June 5-12, 2011
LOCATION: New York
DATE: September 25-27, 2011
Past Events
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The Education Nation Experience
Date: Monday, May 2 – Saturday, May 7
Time: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CDT
Place: On the Plaza, outside Studio 5
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Teacher Town Hall
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm CDT
Growing Careers 2011
Date: Tuesday, May 3
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
Place: Soldier Field
1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
Gate 14
Chicago, IL
Education Nation Reception
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm CDT
Place: On the Plaza, outside Studio 5
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Job One Executive Panel
Date: Thurs., May 5
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT
Place: Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
Taking the pulse of Chicago
As part of our Education Nation tour, we asked Chicagoans to share their thoughts on today’s workforce. Take a look at the job skills they value, the skills they believe are needed and what traits they feel matter most to employers.