Join the IT-Training Program
Growing Home serves up to 50 participants in four cohorts of 12 students, allowing for close one-on-one attention. Participants in the training program are provided a stipend of $800, as well as a transportation stipend to and from 5814 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL. 60636 in the Resource Center, where the training takes place.
Trainees learn the fundamentals of IT, as outlined in the attached CompTIA A+ curriculum guide, which includes Introduction to Computer Basics (Hardware, Software design, and configuration); Common IT Support Issues and the Problem-Solving Process; Computer Networking, Security, and Remote Desktop Troubleshooting. These skills are necessary for entry-level IT Sector Jobs, and Growing Home provides job placement and case management services to help all students find their next or first step in their IT career. Learning practices include lab activities, assessments, and communication training.
Growing Home’s IT Training Program is approved to meet SNAP Employment & Training work requirements, allowing participants to keep their benefits while they train.
Upcoming Cohorts
Growing Home’s current 10-week Information Technology (IT) Essentials Training Program consists of in-person training sessions on Wednesdays through Fridays from 8:30am to 12pm, totaling 90 hours every cohort. Our 2026 IT cohort dates are below.
Cohort 3: 07/08/26
Cohort 4: 09/16/26
About the Resource Center
Growing Home, Inc. provides its residents with access to a popular, state-of-the-art Computer Resources Center, strategically located and easy to reach – and free! The center is a valued resource for students to conduct research, for adult residents to prepare resumes and search for jobs online, and for senior citizens to access the Internet.
The multi-function center is used by college students, job-seekers, and seniors alike, who receive instruction and training ranging from basic computer use to job searches and resume writing. The Computer Resource Center, which also provides other services, is located at 5814 S. Wood Street at Growing Home’s Urban Farm & Training Center.