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Resident Business Academy

July 19, 2024

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.

WORC Information In-Person Session

May 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center
Learn about the employment and business development resources the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center provides for CHA residents, low-income Section 3 participants and businesses. Don't miss this chance to connect with our office to learn about upcoming trainings, workshops, and job opportunities!

Down Payment Assistance

July 19, 2024

The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) helps families with upfront costs of buying a home. CHA residents are eligible for a $20,000 grant. However, CHA residents who receive a grant will be transitioned off of their subsidy. If you are not a CHA resident, but are an Illinois resident or moving to Chicago, you are eligible for a $10,000 grant. (Download a summary flier.)

WORC Information In-Person Session

Sep 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center
Learn about the employment and business development resources the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center provides for CHA residents, low-income Section 3 participants and businesses. Don't miss this chance to connect with our office to learn about upcoming trainings, workshops, and job opportunities!

WORC Information In-Person Session

Jul 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center
Learn about the employment and business development resources the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center provides for CHA residents, low-income Section 3 participants and businesses. Don't miss this chance to connect with our office to learn about upcoming trainings, workshops, and job opportunities!

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October 11, 2024
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DPA Orientation Session

May 13, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation

WORC Information In-Person Session

Dec 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center
Learn about the employment and business development resources the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center provides for CHA residents, low-income Section 3 participants and businesses. Don't miss this chance to connect with our office to learn about upcoming trainings, workshops, and job opportunities!

About Section 3

September 26, 2024

HUD has recently changed the definition of a Section 3 Business:

  • At least 51% owned by a CHA resident(s) or HCV participant(s)
  • At least 51% owned by a low-income person(s)
  • A business where low-income persons make up a minimum of 75% of the labor hours

HUD defines a Section 3 Worker as:

Any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following:

Partners in Education Information Virtual Session

Apr 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
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