students in various departments across city government, working alongside police, fire, public works, and other staff. Many have gone on to fulltime employment with the city, exemplifying the impact. “This is a program that we’ve had here for many years, and we continue to grow in that respect. I think it’s vital to have these types of programs within our community,” stresses Mayor Rockingham. North Chicago partners closely with Lake County Workforce Development, hosting events to connect residents with employment opportunities. In addition, the North Chicago School District is a valued collaborator, and Rosalind Franklin University partners with the school district by bringing local students onto campus and sending university students into the district as mentors. Another significant partner, AbbVie Inc., whose headquarters are in North Chicago, has also invested heavily in local education. Notably, the fortune 500 company recently funded a $40 million junior high focused on math and science to make sure North Chicago students have access to quality resources and learning environments. 103 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10 NORTH CHICAGO, IL
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