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CBO News
After College Announces Internship Fair
Open to college sophomores, juniors & seniors on January 7, 2012 11 am - 2 pm at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Gala June Event:
"Fulfilling College Dreams"
Nearly 350 people recently attended the first-ever CBO Gala, which honored its founders and also helped raise funds so that more area students can become CBO Scholars. More
“After College” Workshop for CBO Scholars Was Held in August
The second annual CBO “After College” Workshop was held on Monday, August 8, at the Patty Turner Center. CBO college seniors, juniors, and sophomores were encouraged to attend. More
OUR MISSION
College Bound Opportunities (CBO) mentors economically disadvantaged students to unleash their potential, graduate college, pursue meaningful professions, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Read more
CAREER CONNECTIONS
CBO has expanded its mission to help its CBO Scholars in college prepare for the world of work. In the second issue of our new Career Connections eNewsletter, students receive tips and advice on everything from internships to successful interviewing. Also, this Summer Issue includes a list of networking nuggets from employers in the Chicago area. Read this issue.
CBO SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT
Four years ago, Monica Harasim was a Deerfield High School student who worried that college would be out of reach. Today she is a Political Science and English major who works for a former U.S. Vice President, has written speeches for a member of the Scottish Parliament, and edits the research journal at one of our nation’s top universities. More
DONOR PROFILE
Highland Park resident Bill Siskel, a donor to College Bound Opportunities, tells about his new role in the organization as a CBO Mentor. More
