We are proud to honor and witness the graduation of the inaugural class for our Sewing Course. A round of applause for the Inaugural Graduating Class of 2025 for this partnership between Ada S. McKinley and BEE Sewing Institute!

  • Enmanuel Blakey
  • Atlas Gordon
  • Laurence Phillips
  • Jordan Renfro
  • Skye Woods

Thank you to Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter for sharing words of encouragement and recognizing our graduates, and BEE Sewing Institute Instructor Calvin Jarrett for sharing his expertise and serving as a valuable mentor to our students.

About the Sewing Course
Using state-of-the-art equipment, the Sewing Course provides a valuable opportunity for students ages 17 to 24 to become skilled in the craft and develop as entrepreneurs. In addition to a certificate of completion, students received a stipend for their participation, the opportunity to continue working with BEE Sewing Institute and other apparel companies on future projects, and a sewing machine to get them started!

To Learn More or refer someone to this program, contact:

Alexandra Guastella
Email: [email protected]
Text: 708-831-1788