Employment Training Program

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.

2026 Start Dates:

Cohort 3: June 15, 2026

Cohort 4: August 24, 2026

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. 2.

Apply Now:

Please first read the Job Description below for important information about program eligibility and the documents required for enrollment.We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Description:

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