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Sparking Change
Read the latest stories about how the University of Illinois System is widening doors of opportunities, creating a stronger, more diverse workforce for our state and beyond.

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  • Real Impact: Once-reluctant teen raises her hand for tech

    Oct 10, 2022 8:15 am
    Aijah Welch sits on porch steps wearing her gray Digital Scholars t-shirt

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    Digital Scholars at Discovery Partners Institute helps high school and college students like Aijah Welch build confidence and skills while connecting them with Chicago’s dynamic tech community. 

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