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The traditional program consists of classroom lessons and hands-on training on our farm, with the goal of transitioning participants into permanent, full-time employment after graduation.  \nAlthough subject to change, 2023 cohorts are expected to be a fully in-person program. Please read this document in full to ensure you clearly understand the components of the Growing Home program and related services.  \n\n| KEY INFORMATION\u003Cbr>● The program consists of:\u003Cbr>○ Job Readiness Training\u003Cbr>○ Supportive Services\u003Cbr>○ Job Search Support\u003Cbr>● $17/hr pay rate, paid every two weeks\u003Cbr>● Minimum 25 hours per week | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\u003Cbr>● Must be 18 or older, and not currently in highschool\u003Cbr>● Must be a Chicago resident\u003Cbr>● Must be unemployed\u003Cbr>● Must have basic reading and math skills\u003Cbr>● Must be comfortable with basic computer navigation skills\u003Cbr>● Must be physically capable of hands-on farm work |\n| --- | --- |\n\nREQUIRED DOCUMENTS  \nDue to the various funding sources of the Growing Home Job Training Program, all participants MUST have the follow documents to be eligible for enrollment:  \n● Social Security Card for self (copy okay)  \n● Valid Photo ID w/Chicago address for self (copy okay)  \n● Social Security Cards and Birth Certificates for any dependent children (if applicable)  \n● Social Security Card and Photo ID for legal spouse if married and not separated (if applicable)  \n● Proof of Health Insurance (if applicable)  \n● Proof of SNAP benefits (if applicable)  \n● Income verification for self and spouse (W2 , SSDI, SSI, paystubs-- if applicable)  \n● TANF verification (if applicable)  \n● Copy of DD-214 if individual is a veteran (if applicable)  \n● Justice involvement verification (if currently on parole, probation or a registry)  \n● Homeless verification (if applicable)  \nGrowing Home considers applications from individuals who meet all of the above qualifications, as well as those who may have been previously incarcerated, have misdemeanor or felony convictions, and those who are currently on probation or parole.  \nGrowing Home Wood Street Farm | 5814 S. Wood Street Chicago, [IL 60636| growinghomeinc.org |](IL 60636| growinghomeinc.org |) (773)434-7144  \nGrowing Home is co-sponsored by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Supportive Services’ (DFSS) Community Development  \nBlock Grant from the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  \nMAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM  \nJob Readiness Training  \nAll Production Assistants participate in a comprehensive Job Readiness curriculum while at Growing Home. Topics and skills covered in the curriculum include interview prep, cover letter and resume writing, professional communication, managing workplace conflict, developing executive skills, basic computer skills and many others.  \nOn-The-Job Farm Training  \nProduction Assistants will engage in hands-on training on our urban farm located in the Englewood neighborhood. This includes experience with all aspects of the crop cultivating and harvesting processes. Additionally, the expectations of Production Assistant on the farm are representative of and help prepare Production Assistants for their post-graduation employment. The possibility for this in-person component is reevaluated regularly in accordance with Covid health and safety protocols.  \nTIP  \nTIP is a psychological self-sufficiency program that Growing Home facilitates in a group-work context. Developed by Dr. Philip Hong at Loyola University, the program helps participants identify barriers and forward-moving Hope Actions as tools for setting TIP goals and achieving positive outcomes.  \nRoots of Success  \nAll Production Assistants will participate in the Roots of Success environmental literacy and work readiness curriculum. 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