Dear LEARN Alumni,

It brings me great joy to connect with all of you through LEARN's first Alumni Newsletter! The time is now, more than ever, for our community to stay connected. During these unprecedented times, LEARN wants all of its alumni to know that we are stronger together and want to be a resource of support to you. LEARN is committed to the success of every LEARN 8th grade graduate all the way through your college graduation. Please use the LEARN Alumni Newsletter to stay connected to LEARN, connected to your peers and to find resources to support you through high school, college and beyond.

Please always feel free to contact me at (312) 391-6959 or gwhite@learncharter.org.

Best Regards,
Greg White, President and CEO
News
Featured News

Congratulations to Malik Smith '12 for closing on his first property as a licensed real estate agent!
Congratulations

Congrats to all our High School Seniors on their acceptances to various universities throughout the country. We wish you the best in your decision process and college career!

Send us a picture wearing your prospective college gear to be featured in next month's newsletter!
  • Taylor Cox '09 and current Excel staff, was accepted into the Chicago School of Professional Psychology- PsyD program. Congratulations!

  • Kaylan Smith '11 for beginning an instructional assistant position at LEARN while pursuing a Masters of Social Work at The University of Illinois-Chicago.

  • Naijah Banks '11 for pursing a masters of Social Work at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

  • Dominique Jordan '17 for starting an animal club focused on service and philanthropy.

  • John Ivy '16 for starting his own business and non-profit.

  • Jadah Jones '10 for her recent engagement!
Opportunities
Summer Internship
The LEARN Summer Internship was implemented to provide our students with the opportunity to gain work experience, build professional development skills, and earn money to support themselves to and through college. Applications for the 2020 summer internship are now live. The deadline to apply is April 24th at 11:59pm.

Lincoln Park Zoo
The Zoo Intern Program (ZIP) is an eight-week summer program internship at the zoo for underserved Chicago high school students between the ages of 15-18. Interns receive five days of training from zoo staff and scientists and then serve seven weeks as paid zoo interpreters. Throughout their experience, ZIP interns interact with researchers and animal-care staff in behind-the-scenes tours and informal presentations. For many, these experiences provide a foundation for future environmental and community-building efforts.

DePaul University College Connect
Designed for high school sophomores and juniors, the program introduces students to college-level coursework, while also providing college readiness workshops, career exploration opportunities and diverse cultural experiences. College Connect tuition, books and course materials are FREE to admitted students, and CTA Ventra cards for commuting to DePaul will be provided.

Alumni Survey
Thank you to the alumni that have completed our survey geared towards understanding your experience at LEARN. For the first 25 alumni, we will be reaching out to you soon. This survey was created to get your feedback on your academic experience at LEARN. To help keep the ball rolling all those that have completed the survey by April 30th will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Starbucks or Target gift card.


For more Job, Scholarship, and Internship information visit the LEARN Alumni Page.
Alumni Events
Unfortunately, all alumni events have been postponed until further notice but we are beyond excited to begin the process of hosting alumni events! Even though we are in hard times we still want to show that we are here for you so please send in suggestions for how we can engage everyone during this time.
Tip of the Month
Create a structure and strict schedule in order to stay motivated while working from home and engaging in online learning opportunities. Designate a space in your home to work, make a list of deadlines and assignments, and even get dressed as if you are leaving the house to help with your structure. A strict sleep schedule will also aid in reducing the stress.
Alumni Spotlight
These alumni are recognized for exuding the core values of high expectations and bringing the LEARN mission to life.
Dewayne Gage '08
Social Editor, Rolling Stone Magazine

Dewayne Gage graduated from LEARN Romano Butler in 2008 and went on to attend Mount Carmel High School before pursuing his degree in Journalism from Marquette University. Dewayne now works as a Social Editor for Rolling Stone Magazine where he creates weekly digital content surrounding the entertainment industry. Be sure to check out some of his work here and watch this video to hear more about his journey with LEARN.
LEARN Charter School Network | alumni@learncharter.org | www.learncharter.org