Malcolm X College Community Center Construction Progresses on Near West Side
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side ·
Near West Side residents are witnessing exciting progress on the new Community Center for Teaching and Learning at Malcolm X College West Campus. The approximately 3,000 square foot multi-use space will be available to the public for rent and accommodate the need for more space for students to learn and flourish. The facility will include recreational and meeting spaces for students and the community, with dividable multi-purpose areas that can serve as instructional space or event locations for local businesses and organizations.
The equity-focused construction project places special emphasis on employing people of color and women throughout the development process and is expected to create 40 full-time equivalent construction jobs and 10 non-construction positions. "Today marks an exciting new chapter for our community as we break ground on this much-anticipated community center. This facility will be more than just a building, it will be a vibrant welcoming space that fosters learning, engagement and connections for residents of all ages," said PBC Executive Director Ray Giderof. Community members interested in career advancement can currently prepare for in-demand healthcare roles at the campus, including basic nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, and community health worker programs. Some of these programs are available at no cost to eligible Chicagoans thanks to City Colleges of Chicago's Future Ready initiative. For more information about programs or to explore rental opportunities for the new space when completed, residents are encouraged to visit the Malcolm X College West Campus website.
Sources:
1. https://colleges.ccc.edu/2024/11/14/city-colleges-of-chicago-breaks-ground-on-expansion-of-malcolm-x-college-west-campus-with-students-the-mayor-community-leaders-other-elected-officials-and-special-guests/
2. https://chicago.urbanize.city/post/malcolm-x-college-west-campus-expansion-breaks-ground
3. https://pbcchicago.com/press_releases/city-colleges-of-chicago-breaks-ground-on-expansion-of-malcolm-x-college-west-campus-with-students-community-leaders-elected-officials-and-special-guests/