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of jobs in all fields seek candidates who are skilled with data
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of jobs today require at least one digital skill
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potential salary increase from adding 3 digital skills

CHICAGO TECH CIRCLE

Unlock better career possibilities and sharpen your critical thinking

Chicago Tech Circle helps you develop your knowledge of data + artificial intelligence from the ground up. With our 1-semester course and 1-semester industry immersion, you can be prepared for internships and paid company projects.

Why join?

Any UIC undergraduate with 30+ college credits can apply to CTC! No prior data or AI knowledge needed.

Our services

Learn about data and AI in our 1-semester course and team-based industry “lab” with a sponsoring organization.

Our story

Companies hire from the CTC talent marketplace for internships, paid consulting projects, and more.

Gain sought-after skills

Chicago companies are looking for new hires who have data and AI skills. Take the opportunity before graduation to become that candidate!

Accessible to all

We believe the strongest data and AI teams are made up of critical thinkers with a wide range of academic interests.

Learn by doing

Our programs allow you to continually try out the knowledge you develop, making you more capable and confident.

Meet new people

Get to know students who are also curious about data and AI, and Chicago professionals who work in these fields!

Get hired

Workplace demand for data- and AI-skilled team members is expected to grow by 60% in the next two years.

Join Chicago Tech Circle

We are always expanding our circle!
Fill out our interest form to get started.

*Sources: National Skills Coalition, Burning Glass Institute