Jackson is committed to investing in communities. Through volunteering, service, and giving, Jackson associates are encouraged to share their strengths and skills in the community. This is exactly the kind … Read More
Building a Brighter Future: FactSet Mentors in Chicago Empower Students Through WITS Partnership
Since 2014, FactSet has been a dedicated partner of Working in the Schools (WITS), providing almost 300 hours of student mentorship each year. As the largest provider of literacy enrichment … Read More
Maps to Mentorship: How a Mentor Helped One Student Discover the World
When Liam first met his WITS mentor, Brooke, they were both a little nervous. Brooke, WITS Workplace mentor at PwC, had just started her first professional job and was looking for a way … Read More
IMC Trading Supports Chicago Students
IMC Trading (IMC) is a global trading firm that was founded in 1989. Soon after its founding, IMC became a pioneer of corporate social responsibility. They were one of the … Read More
Get to Know the Team: Meet Jocelyn
Jocelyn Tenorio joined the WITS team in February 2025 as our Development Manager. Read on to learn more about Jocelyn, why Too Many Tamales was the best book she read … Read More
Ten New Books for Black History Month
We are always learning along with our students at WITS! This year, we’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing ten brand-new titles with our students and our community. Learn about trailblazing Black … Read More
WITS Honors Brenda Langstraat Bui in the Wake of her Passing
It is with broken hearts and deep sadness we share that our former CEO and President of the Chicago Public Library Foundation passed away last Friday. Her legacy is evident … Read More
GCM Grosvenor Commits to Strengthening Their Community Through its Partnership with WITS
GCM Grosvenor believes that people thrive when their communities thrive. Their commitment extends beyond business results to building a stronger future for their clients, employees, industry, and society. For decades, … Read More
The Graphic Novel’s Role in Modern Literature
A forgotten yet integral part of elementary literature, graphic novels are a popular selection among WITS students. Graphic novels are often dismissed as “comic books” for kids or unworthy of being considered as a strong … Read More
Strong Girls, Bold Stories: 5 Inspiring Books for Young Female Athletes
At WITS, we believe in the power of stories to shape how young people view themselves and the world around them. For young girls passionate about athletics, accurate and consistent … Read More
