CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however
Registrants are required to attend a full LevelUp Info Session to receive credit for attendance. Registrants will not be able to enter the LevelUp Info Session after a 5-minute grace period. If registrants are 5-minutes late or leave prior to session completion, they must register for another
Registrants are required to attend a full LevelUp Info Session to receive credit for attendance. Registrants will not be able to enter the LevelUp Info Session after a 5-minute grace period. If registrants are 5-minutes late or leave prior to session completion, they must register for another
Registrants are required to attend a full LevelUp Info Session to receive credit for attendance. Registrants will not be able to enter the LevelUp Info Session after a 5-minute grace period. If registrants are 5-minutes late or leave prior to session completion, they must register for another
Registrants are required to attend a full LevelUp Info Session to receive credit for attendance. Registrants will not be able to enter the LevelUp Info Session after a 5-minute grace period. If registrants are 5-minutes late or leave prior to session completion, they must register for another
CHA’s LevelUp Program, (formerly known as the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program), helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. The program is designed to assist participants on a personalized path toward economic independence and overall well-being.
Businesses that get money from HUD (like for building projects or other federal help) must offer job training, jobs, and contracts to people with low or very low incomes. Section 3 jobs are available to everyone, including both people who live in CHA housing and those who don't.
You can find available Section 3 jobs on the CHA WORC portal. CHA's WORC team can help connect you to Section 3 jobs with CHA contractors and partners. Businesses that want to hire
Popular event included roundtable, lunch and inspiration
CHICAGO (May 8, 2025): For the fifth year, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) partnered with the Daisie Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in random acts of kindness, for a Mother’s Day Makeover Experience honoring 200 CHA residents at Venue West.
CHA has participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work (MTW) Program since 2000. As an MTW agency, CHA has regulatory and funding flexibility to develop locally driven strategies to encourage resident self-sufficiency; achieve efficiencies and cost savings in programs and operations; and increase housing options for low-income residents.
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