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Rahm’s Feb. 28, 2012 public schedule. New career classes

By  Lynn Sweet
   
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The Public Schedule for Mayor Rahm Emanuel February 28, 2012

Mayor Emanuel, CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, City Colleges Chancellor Cheryl Hyman and executives from leading technology companies will announce that 5 high schools across the city will implement new career focused curriculum.

WHEN: 11:00 AM

WHERE: Chicago Vocational Career Academy

Room 238

2100 E. 87th Street

Chicago, IL *

* There will be a media availability following this event.

Mayor Emanuel will deliver the keynote address at the 18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards.

WHEN: 5:30 PM

WHERE: Chicago Hilton Hotel

International Ballroom

720 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL *

* There will be no media availability following this event.

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