North Chicago Community High School students recently had the opportunity to visit AbbVie headquarters, where they explored careers in finance. Although AbbVie is known for its work in science and medicine, this visit introduced students to the financial side of the company.
The event was part of North Chicago School District 187’s ongoing efforts to prepare students for college and future careers by providing exposure to various professional fields. The district expressed appreciation for AbbVie’s mentorship and investment in student development.
“We are incredibly grateful for AbbVie’s continued mentorship and investment in our students’ futures,” stated a representative from the district.
A special acknowledgment was given to Mr. Hollenstein and the D187 Career & College Readiness team for organizing the trip.
North Chicago School District 187 includes several schools in Lake County, such as A.J. Katzenmaier Academy, Evelyn Alexander School, Forrestal Elementary School, Learn 10 Charter School, LEARN Charter – North Chicago Campus, Neal Math Science Academy, and North Chicago Community High School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 224 teachers with an average salary of $52,463 before pension contributions; nearly 70 percent are women. None of these teachers have more than ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
Demographically, about 6.7 percent of District 187’s student population is White, 31 percent is Black, 55.6 percent is Hispanic, and less than one percent is Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In fiscal year 2020, the district spent $25,262 per student with total expenditures reaching $83.8 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
