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CHA’s Summer Youth Employment Program gives young people a chance to work and earn money for six to eight weeks. It usually starts in June and goes until early August. Participants can work up to 20 hours each week.

Past careers have included filmmaking, photography, culinary arts, cosmetology, basketball, entrepreneurship, and music production.

CHA encourages residents pursuing an undergraduate education to apply for the CHA Scholarship program. Awardees will receive $2,000 which can be used for tuition, books, or supplies.

The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be live January 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of award status by July.

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Workshops & Training

The Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPC) has a variety of workshops throughout the year at the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center (FIC) located at 4859 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615. 

Our Supplier Portal workshops specifically teach participants how to create a new vendor account, reset a password, and review and electronically bid for open solicitations.

Request for Proposal (RFP) 101 video on YouTube

We live in a world that’s more online than ever. We help residents confidently handle digital tasks in their daily lives by providing education, technology, and internet access.

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The CHA Alumni Network is here to help your family after you move to market rent from subsidized housing. We offer one-time financial help and information about programs and services to support your family in staying self-sufficient. 

If you’ve been living in market rent housing for less than five years, you can apply for assistance. Eligible uses for funding include mortgage and rent payments, home repairs, and utility bills. 

The WORC Business Academy is a program that helps CHA residents start or grow their own business. The academy offers a 12-week program where participants learn important skills like how to plan a business, understand finances, and market their products.