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Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students - CCC

IBM to open the FutureNow Chicago center at IQMP, creating 750 new full-time jobs in AI, cybersecurity, data science, quantum and more.
City Colleges of Chicago will help design and run an apprenticeship program to feed the new roles.
The five-year plan aims to hire about one-third of graduates from the CCC apprenticeship program.
IQMP will serve as a hub linking residents to careers in quantum tech and other growing fields.
State officials describe the project as a long-term engine for equitable economic development.
The project links with multiple universities to expand internships and talent pipelines.
The announcement aligns with Illinois' broader EDGE program and growth in quantum technology.
Officials say IQMP will attract major quantum and tech industry activity to Chicago and Illinois.
City Colleges President Juan Salgado praised paid apprenticeships as a pathway to opportunity.
The IQMP initiative involves community, philanthropic, and state partners to broaden access to tech jobs.

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