Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship

Description

The Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship is available to current Chicago Early Learning program staff who are looking to increase their credentials, endorsements, or ECE degree at one of CEL's partner institutions. Chicagoans interested in entering the early childhood workforce, including parents of children who are currently enrolled in one of Chicago’s early childhood programs, recent High School graduates, and DACA recipients are also eligible. Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship recipients must commit to working in a Chicago Early Learning program which includes CPS Pre-K and Head Start/Early Head Start/PFA/PI funded community-based programs for a minimum of three years after completing the degree or approved academic program.