Eden Career Institute (ECI) Announces Open House and Ribbon-Cutting in Celebration of Grand Opening
Eden Career Institute (ECI), a faith-based nonprofit focused to providing vocational education and technical skills training, is proud to announce its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 21, 2024. The ceremony will take place at mHUB Chicago, located at 1623 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612. Registration and check-in will begin at 5 p.m.; pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. A networking reception with light fare will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The ceremony will highlight remarks from Dr. Bill Winston, founder of Eden Career Institute and senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center, alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both serving as keynote speakers. Following their addresses, a formal ribbon-cutting will take place in ECI’s new classroom space, symbolizing the start of an exciting new chapter in workforce development for the community.
Attendees are invited to tour mHUB’s state-of-the-art facilities, engage with experts on trade and technical careers, and participate in prize raffles. The event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to learn more about Eden Career Institute’s mission and programs.
Founded by Dr. Winston, Eden Career Institute seeks to be a transformative force in vocational training, providing students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in today’s competitive job market. With a vision inspired by Booker T. Washington, Dr. Winston developed ECI to help eradicate poverty, reduce income insufficiency, and enhance quality of life by producing graduates with highly valued, in-demand skills. Eden Career Institute is proud to collaborate with corporate partners such as Gary East Side Community Development Corporation, McKinley and Company, Best Diamond Plastics, Green Mile EV, and Genesis Construction to support a comprehensive and industry-aligned training experience.
Eden Career Institute focuses on career placement and military/veteran citizen re-entry with a student-centered, hands-on learning approach anchored on industry-relevant curriculum. Veterans, active military personnel, women, people re-entering society, and mature adults seeking to switch careers, are some of the target audiences ECI serves.
Eden Career Institute opened its doors in September and is currently accepting applications and signups for the onsite location and self-paced, online certificate programs. The onsite certified apprenticeship program is held at mHUB Chicago. This program is authorized by the Department of Labor and the training tuition is paid for by corporate sponsors. For more information about ECI’s onsite and online vocational career offerings, visit www.edencareerinstitute.com.
