Our Chicago: New tech bootcamps, the shortage of substitute teachers

Sunday, January 31, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city's growing tech industries employ thousands of workers.

To meet the demand for cyber-security and coding professionals, the University of Illinois At Chicago and Fullstack Academy are rolling out a new tech boot camp. It's open to people starting their careers and those looking to add new skills.
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For more on that, we spoke with TJ Augustine, Vice Chancellor for Innovation at U-I-C and Nimit Maru, Co-Founder and CEO of Fullstack Academy.

WATCH: Our Chicago Part 1


Our Chicago: New tech bootcamps, the shortage of substitute teachers


Then in the second half, we look at what some are calling a "crisis" in the workplace, the shortage of substitute teachers across Illinois. Education experts say it was a problem even before the pandemic.

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Our Chicago: IL faces shortage of substitute teachers


Dr. Mark Klaisner, President of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools spoke with us about how districts are managing and who can be a substitute teacher.
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For more on the tech bootcamps: https://bootcamp.uic.edu/
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