

Windy City Harvest Programs
Corps Program
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How to Apply to Windy City Harvest Corps
Eligibility
- Live in the city of Chicago
- Age 18 and above
- Provide rap sheet from the state of Illinois or state where crime was committed; proof of non-violent/ non-sexual criminal background
- Provide a DD-214 to document military service—honorable/dishonorable discharge
- Provide a Social Security card, birth certificate, and a valid state ID/driver’s license (proof of Chicago address required upon hire
- Be available to work full-time Monday through Friday
- Demonstrate a real interest in a full-time job
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to work a manual labor job in all weather conditions
- Commit to the Windy City Harvest standards of full-time employment performance. Absences and tardiness are not tolerated.
Application Process
- Attend an information session at the Farm on Ogden, 3555 W. Ogden Ave. Information sessions are held on Mondays from February – June 2025 (excluding major holidays).
- Complete an interview and work shadow day. Work shadow dates and times are announced at the information sessions.
- Provide Windy City Harvest staff with a copy of your city of Chicago Rap Sheet and/or DD-214 and complete an ADP background check through the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
If you have additional questions about the Windy City Harvest Corps program, please contact Maya Morris, workforce development manager.