Northeastern Illinois University
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
April 27, 2026
Spring Workshops
Chicago State University in collaboration with Northeastern Illinois University is hosting a series of workshops on digital learning and informational resources for the community members. Our goal is to further the learning capacities of the digital space in our community and deploy devices to families who need it the most to close the digital divide.
The individuals who participate in all workshop sessions will have an opportunity to earn a computer device.
Workshop Themes
• Learn about AI
• Cybersecurity
• Workforce Opportunity
• Business and Financial Literacy
• Earth Day Art Activities
Program At-A-Glance
9:30 am - 9:50 am Registration and Check In
Opening/ Welcome
10:00 am -10:45 am First Concurrent Sessions
10:45 am - 11:30 am Second Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Earth Day Activity | Working Lunch
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Third Concurrent Sessions
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm Fourth Concurrent Sessions
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Close Out
Sponsors
Getting to Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro is in close proximity to main roads, the expressway and public transportation. It is located at 3390 North Avondale Avenue, less than three miles south of Northeastern’s Main Campus. El Centro is just west of Kimball Avenue and adjacent to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), making it easy to access from all parts of the city.
By Chicago Public Transit (CTA)
El Centro is accessible via the following bus routes: Kimball (82), Addison (152) and Belmont (77). It is walking distance from the Belmont Blue Line station.
By Car
From the North: Drive south on Kimball Avenue and turn right onto Avondale Avenue.
From the East: Drive west on Belmont Avenue and turn right onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From the South: Drive north on Kimball Avenue and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From the West: Drive east on Belmont Avenue and turn left onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From O’Hare International Airport: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90E) east to the Kimball exit and turn left onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From Chicago’s Loop: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94W) northwest to the Kimball exit. Merge onto Avondale Avenue.
Parking
Free Parking
