Chicago Tech Circle offers data and AI skill-building that can unlock work opportunities.

Why is that important to you?

Consider this

In Illinois, 1 out of every 4 jobs seeks a candidate who knows how to use data.

Demand for workers who have data and AI skills is expected to grow by 60 percent by 2027.

Jobs in nearly every career field use — or are being changed by — data and AI.

Data, AI, and you

Do data and AI sound intriguing? Well, good news — you can get involved in them without changing your UIC major or career plan.

They are skills you can pair with whatever you want to do.

Flip the cards below to see a few examples (there are thousands!) of how various industries are using data and AI.

Healthcare
Healthcare
| AI-assisted imaging for diagnostics
| Molecular modeling for drug discovery
| Personalized medicine
| Virtual health assistants and chatbots
Finance
Finance
| Fraud detection and risk assessment
| Algorithmic trading
| Credit scoring and lending automation
Retail
Retail
| Data-driven shopping recommendations
| Supply chain management with AI
| Visual search and augmented reality shopping
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
| Predictive maintenance
| AI-driven quality control and defect detection
| Robotics and automation
Transportation
Transportation
| Self-driving cars and drones
| AI-powered traffic and route optimization
| Predictive maintenance for fleets
Education
Education
| Personalized learning via AI
| AI tutors and for student assistance
| Adaptive learning platforms
Marketing
Marketing
| AI-generated text, video, and graphics
| Predictive customer behavior analysis
| Automated ad targeting and optimization
Sustainability
Sustainability
| Energy grid management with AI
| Renewable energy optimization
| AI-powered climate modeling
Performing arts
Performing arts
| Generative AI for script writing
| Audience data analytics
| AI-assisted dance choreography

Why CTC?

Now’s the time to gain the data and AI knowledge you will need later.

  • Acquire marketable skills while earning academic credits
  • Interact with students from different backgrounds
  • Think critically and collaboratively to improve business and social outcomes

Who can participate?

Any UIC undergraduate who has completed at least 30 college credits may apply to CTC. We especially invite students who are pursuing majors outside of computing disciplines, including social sciences, liberal arts and sciences, business, humanities, and engineering.

No prior experience with data or AI is needed. CTC will build your skills from the ground up.

Questions? Get in touch: chicagotechcircle@uic.edu.