Volunteer in One Million Degrees

Our mission is to empower low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, work, and life by accelerating their progress on career pathways to economic mobility. At One Million Degrees, we are committed to breaking down barriers that often prevent students from completing their education, providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive. We aim to create a future where all community college students have the opportunity to achieve economic stability and build fulfilling careers.

One Million Degrees (OMD) is a nonprofit organization in the greater Chicago area that works to accelerate community college students’ progress on pathways to economic mobility. OMD believes that when given a solid system of support, every student has the ability to reach his or her full personal and professional potential. Since 2006, OMD has provided critical supports to help empower hundreds of community college students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. One Million Degrees Scholars are graduating at roughly two times the state average and are equipped with the skills necessary to help them reach their full potential in school, in work, and in life.