Tech Immersion

R.I.S.E. offers a 10 week program where participants who have gone through Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and/or Juvenile Detention Centers can learn how to innovate with Google tools, design thinking, VR/XR, app development, first version development of websites, web apps, and apps.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/10/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

6266 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Appointment RequiredPlease contact the main number for this program or visit the website to register for this program.

Eligibility

Serves ages 18-+ Restricted to Special Populations Formerly Incarcerated

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

R.I.S.E.

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inheritance Stewarding Excellence) is a re-entry program that focuses on comprehensive re-entry planning at Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and Juvenile Detention Centers. The goal of the program centers on introducing educational, employment, and entrepreneurial training meant to assist with mapping goals and resources needed for successful transitions back into communities. Upon release, participants are connected to the services outlined in their reentry plan and supported by R.I.S.E. to assist with transitions into gainful employment, educational training, and/or entrepreneurial endeavors.