OMD Raises Record Amount at Degrees of Impact Gala

One Million Degrees raised a record $795,000 at its 11th annual Degrees of Impact: A Food and Wine Tasting gala. The June 1st benefit attracted 650 guests and honored OMD Scholars and alumni, with special recognition to the Honorable Melissa Bean, Chairman of the Midwest, JPMorgan Chase.

OMD is Awarded $100,000 Impact Grant

One Million Degrees received a $100,000 Impact Grant to support new technology initiatives. OMD was one of four Chicago nonprofits to win an Impact Grant.  The award will provide new technology platforms for OMD’s program coordinators and volunteer coaches.

THE 2018-2019 Coach Application is Now Open!

Apply today to become an OMD Coach!  You will work one-on-one with an OMD Scholar and empower them to set goals, achieve critical milestones, and become tomorrow's leaders. 

OMD "It's Who You Know" Speed Networking Nights

With over 300 attendees, our Speed Networking events held March 2018 were a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered their time to support the professional growth of OMD Scholars!

OMD/x With Professor Dan McAdams

More than 100 OMD community members and supporters attended a special presentation by Northwestern University Professor Dan McAdams. In his presentation, he discussed the role of assessment of intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies in a person's journey to becoming an adult. 

Mayor Emanuel Praises OMD at 3rd Annual Corporate Leaders Breakfast

More than 100 Chicagoland executives gathered to discuss the diverse and motivated talent pipeline community college graduates comprise for the region's workforce. In his keynote address, Mayor Emanuel said, "Today, because of One Million Degrees and the community colleges and their reputation, the World Bank calls the City Colleges of Chicago the best college to career program in the USA."

One Million Degrees empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life.