THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

Imagine being a teenager interested in pursuing a career in the health field and experiencing what it’s like to work as a nurse without ever leaving the classroom. West40 student interns and staff members are making this a reality  by using virtual reality  technology as a learning tool to support middle and high school students across West Cook County. In partnership with Rush University, West40 staff and student interns recently produced a virtual reality video that allows

West40 helped arrange for the gift of a good night’s sleep for more than thirty families from across West Cook County on Monday, thanks to a generous donation. On a blistering cold day outside, residents selected from more than one hundred new mattresses, as well as pillows, bed frames and more inside the St. Joseph gymnasium. Leslie from Berwyn said she learned about the free mattresses from the Heart 2 Heart Food Mart.  “We were in need of them and with the holidays coming

Hailey Muellner compares working on cars to a big, satisfying puzzle. “It makes me excited because I get to take it apart, see how it works, and see how all of it connects. It’s never-ending of essentially learning,” Muellner said. Muellner is a certified auto mechanic who started her career journey in a high school trades program. Later she earned an associates degree in automotive technology and gained valuable experience working at privately-owned auto repair shops and car