CHICAGO INNOVATION AWARDS

Priscilla TaylorAugust 20th, 2009

Excellent Program.

Julie KingAugust 20th, 2009

Innovation: A program to fill the void where the ideals of career paths and leadership opportunities are not often seen as possibilities. May studies show the idea of having no ability to influence the direction of your own life creates stress and depression.

Gillian DowneyAugust 28th, 2009

This is a program that fills needs at all levels, from program interns to volunteers to corporate sponsors looking to build talent pipelines to the community at large.

Patrick WallaceAugust 28th, 2009

i.c. stars epitomizes the spirit of Chicago. Hard work, education, dedication to community service and a focus on business are the pillars of the organization. i.c. stars' innovation is the convergence of students, educators and business leaders all in one place to promote the advancement of the individual for the benefit of the community.

Bruce MontgomeryAugust 31st, 2009

This is what Innovation is all about, making a difference is peoples lives. Nothing is more important than the development of Human Capital and creating opportunities to unlock the unlimited creative potential that is all too often untapped and under-engaged. i.c. stars is proof positive that when we change our thinking we will change our lives!

Aaron CoxAugust 31st, 2009

Developing leadership skills and refining our professional abilities is a lifelong process and i.c.stars has provided many developing professionals with critical insights and training that has enabled them to succeed.

Evelyn F. AbdelhakSeptember 9th, 2009

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Barbara OlsonSeptember 13th, 2009

Congratulations to your founder, staff and Board of Directors for your vision and foresight in making that meaningful difference in the lives of so many young women and men in our communities. Creating hope and future possibilities in their lives is invaluable!

Thank you for the work you already have done and best wishes for what you will do in the future.

David OrmesherSeptember 14th, 2009

i.c.stars is unique in its commitment to both leadership training and workforce development. By combining business, leadership, and technology (the i.c.stars BLT!), they are creating the future... We can all be a part of that!

Martin BrownSeptember 14th, 2009

As an alum of the i.c. stars professional development program, a staff member and now an entrepreneur I can atest to the overall personal growth that this community provides. It's much more than learning a few skillsets that will help to increase your employability. i.c. stars is about realizing that you are capable of anything. Our outstanding network of sponsors, partners, board members and volunteers provide the time, support and guidance that helps to develop leaders.

Camellia BoydSeptember 14th, 2009

After completing an internship at the i.c.stars organization, I gained access I had never seen before. I was in touch with a fantastic network of people with whom I shared common interest. My aspirations and goals whether academic, personal or professional, all came to life. Through the i.c.stars bridge program, I started interning in IT and infrastructure at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Absolutely amazing program.

Delia McLaughlinSeptember 14th, 2009

This program is wonderfully structured - delivers high calibur talent into the world and prepares each and every student to a level that I have not seen in a long time. It is refreshing to see their exuberance, their dedication, committment and above all TALENT! i.c. stars delivers every time!/

Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin

De Juan SmithSeptember 14th, 2009

i.c.stars is a small but yet colossal organization that focuses on instilling leadership qualities, and reinforces the importance of community involement in individuals all the while providing a path that's bound for stardom.

Brandon MooreSeptember 14th, 2009

I am one of the over 140 alum that have joined the ranks of this organization. I received more knowledge and (who would a thunk it) INNOVATIVE wisdom from this experience than four years of college could have provided me.

I am fortunate to be one of the 1000 leaders who will lead the next economic revolution in this country. voting for this organization is a must.

David EdelsteinSeptember 14th, 2009

Spending any amount of time with the ic stars interns is all one needs to appreciate the value of the program. I've hired several of the interns and have spent time with many more. ic stars is an asset to the City.

Nicole DessainSeptember 14th, 2009

Excellent and very professional program - very inspiring leadership. Go, i.c.stars!

Don KinneySeptember 14th, 2009

i.c.Stars is dedicated to not only building IT Leaders but also Community Leaders. It's evident in all of their alumni.

Sandra M. SchwanSeptember 14th, 2009

I have partnered with - and continue to partner with - i.c. stars' stars! A wonderful, inspirational and valuable program and community.

T'wanna M.September 14th, 2009

The Inner-City Computer Stars internship authenticated me as a competitve technology professional. The greatest gift, I am also equipped to practice my passion of philanthropy which goes to the core of the organization's mission-Cycle 7.

Unique WashingtonSeptember 15th, 2009

Two words: Life changing! (As I represent as a current alum) i.c.stars goes far beyond professionalism, technology, business, community and leadership. It has so changed and evolved my life and elevated it several notches and I will never be the same again! I.c.stars embodies deep and core self-assessment, self-worth, accountability of one's self, a professional family that one has never had, exposure, I am and have been made complete through i.c.stars! I stand a voice (one voice with my i.c.stars family) to be heard and never closed again through my professionalism, good ethics, hard work, and a host of qualities to be highlighted. Thank God for i.c.stars! R.I.P. Trinidad (our i.c.stars angel) Cycle 19.

MitchOctober 16th, 2009

icstars also has a lot of networking events that encourage discussion as opposed to just walking around and starting conversations. While I attend many various Networking events, I have never made as many valuable connections as I have at icstars functions.

Kenneth SpellerNovember 5th, 2009

icstars is a transformative organization, with a magnificent vision, dedicated to helping young women and men actualize their dreams of making a strong contribution to the world around them. icstars changes lives.