Program Overview
Growing Home is a paid 12-week training program that builds skills for job readiness and success through a comprehensive, engaging and supportive workforce development curriculum. Based in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, Growing Home combines lessons on work readiness, environmental literacy, psychological self-sufficiency, and ongoing post-graduation career success. Additionally, program participants have opportunities to earn professional certifications, access to free legal consultation for record sealing and expungement, and the support of a case manager available to provide referrals for supportive services.
Our 2025 Cohort Dates are:
Cohort 1: 02/03/25 – 05/02/25
Cohort 2: 04/14/25 – 07/11/25
Cohort 3: 06/16/25 – 09/12/25
Cohort 4: 08/25/25 – 11/14/25
Info Sessions are held every Monday at 11am at Growing Home’s Farm & Training Center, 5814 S Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60636.
If you have any questions about the program or the application, you can reach out to the Employment Training Department at 773-434-7144, ext. 3.
Apply Now:
Click here to complete the online application. Please first read the Job Description below. We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Description:
Please click here to read the Job Description. This document includes a detailed overview of all program activities. The Job Description also includes very important information about program eligibility and the documents required for enrollment.
Learn More: First-Hand Accounts of the Program
Click here to watch a Behind-The-Scenes of the day-to-day activities of our program.
Click here to watch to former program participants talk about their experiences at Growing Home. This video also provides a glimpse into what work on the farm looks like!
Click here to hear from program participants about their experiences with the TIP curriculum!