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    • Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship

Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship Onboarding Quiz & Commitments

Greetings,

Welcome! Please view all videos linked and answer all questions on this form. Once you have completed the onboarding quiz section, please continue to agree to all CELWS commitments and sign and submit this form. You will have 7 calendar days to complete this form, in order to move forward as a scholar.

Note: The CELWS Onboarding Quiz & Commitments form contains eight sections. Click ‘Next‘ at the bottom of each section to proceed. On the final section, click ‘Submit‘ to complete and submit the form. Failure to submit this form may delay consideration for the scholarship.

Onboarding Quiz and Videos Directions:

To complete this form, you are strongly encouraged to utilize a computer or tablet.

1. Please view the linked videos below and answer the corresponding questions. All questions and statements in this form require a response. Please ensure that you are thoroughly responding to all questions and statements as you will not be able to continue or submit the form if something remains unanswered.

2. If using a cellular device, please click and hold the linked videos to open them in another tab in your browser (this will happen automatically if you are using a computer or tablet and may also happen on your phone). Click and access the video to watch it in its entirety.

3. Upon viewing the video, access your tabs to return to the form. You are encouraged to close out of any open tabs with videos you have already viewed.

4. Repeat steps 2-3, ensuring you are properly responding to all questions and statements.

5. Click submit when finished!

If you have any technical difficulties at all or need any assistance, please email scholarships@chilearn.org.

Thank you.

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Please watch this video to answer question 1 & 2.
The Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS) is only for teachers in the City of Chicago?(Required)
CELWS partners with which of the following Institutions of Higher Education?(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video to answer question 3.
What is INCCRRA's role within CELWS?(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video to answer questions 4-8.
How long do I have to complete and submit this form before I am removed from the applicant process?(Required)
My CELWS advisor at my IHE will help me register for courses and complete any additional forms.(Required)
Which of the following IHE's offers transfer opportunities for a Bachelor's degree so long as there is funding available?(Required)
Which partnering IHE offers a post-baccalaureate program to obtain a Professional Educator License (PEL) only?(Required)
All CELWS pathways are equivalent to and align with Gateways Credentials.(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video to answer questions 9-10.
What is the minimum G.P.A. requirement in order to continue as an active scholar?(Required)
When does the 3-year work commitment begin at an approved CEL site?(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video to answer questions 11-12.
Where will your work commitment be completed?(Required)
As a CELWS recipient, you gain membership to the Education Workforce Center (EWC).(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video to answer question 13 and learn about the Education Workforce Center (EWC)!
What are the benefits of participating in an EWC Professional Development session?(Required)

Note: One or more of your answers is incorrect. You will not be able to continue until you’ve answered correctly.

Please watch this video for next steps. You are almost finished!

CELWS Commitments & Agreements

I understand that I must be a resident of Chicago or working in the City of Chicago in an early learning program.(Required)
I agree to complete the federal financial aid process OR I am able to certify that I am not eligible for federal financial aid. To receive the scholarship, you must apply and complete all steps required by your Institute of Higher Education for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or certify that you are not eligible for FAFSA. Your scholarship will cover the full remaining cost of your courses only after any financial aid you receive.(Required)
I agree to register for courses in an approved degree or academic program at my Institution of Higher Education and work to complete my program of study in a timely manner in order to receive scholarship funding.(Required)
I agree to submit an official transcript upon completion of my academic program or degree.(Required)
I understand that I must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and remain in good academic standing at my Institution of Higher Education and follow its rules and policies to receive scholarship funding. If I fall below a GPA of 2.0 for two consecutive semesters my scholarship will be rescinded.(Required)
I understand that if I am unresponsive to more than 3 outreach attempts from my advisor, my scholarship may be rescinded.(Required)
I agree to work in a Chicago Early Learning program (birth through Pre-K) for at least three years after the completion of my approved coursework. Those who receive a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship must agree to work in a Chicago Early Learning (CEL) Program for a minimum of three years after completion of coursework. Failure to meet the commitment period or remain unemployed in an eligible setting will result in you repaying the total or a prorated amount of the financial assistance received, based on the length of service completed after completion of approved coursework.(Required)
You can find approved CEL sites here: Chicago Early Learning Programs. Any questions regarding the CELWS work commitment, please conact employment@chilearn.org.
I certify that I currently live in the city of Chicago and/or work in a Chicago Early Learning Program.(Required)
I understand my information will be collected and disclosed to and between City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Department of Family & Support Services, Education Workforce Center (EWC), my CEL employer (for employment verification), institutions of higher education, and other support entities such as INCCRRA/Gateways to Opportunity. This personal information includes my name, address, courses completed, and credit hours earned during my previous tenure at City Colleges of Chicago or at other educational institutions where I earned college credit and throughout the term of the scholarship. I further understand that my personal information may be used to determine eligibility for scholarship, monitor academic progress, and match me with higher education pathways and programs that provide academic and other supports. The City of Chicago does not disclose personal information to unaffiliated third parties or mass marketers, except as the law would require.(Required)
I understand that as a newly awarded scholar, any No Show Withdrawal (NSW) fees will not be covered during Scholar’s first term of awarding. If NSW fees are incurred for all courses during Scholar's first term then Scholar forfeits scholarship.(Required)
I understand that if I do not enroll for two consecutive terms/semesters, I may be removed from the scholarship program (Inactive: Does not actively pursue completion of at least one course during a term).(Required)
I understand that if I need to repeat the same course, the Scholarship will only cover costs, including any withdrawal fees, up to a maximum of two times per course. I will be financially responsible for any costs incurred thereafter for said course(s).(Required)

Please enter your Date of Birth(Required)

Feedback Questions

Please let us know how you felt about the videos and form you completed.

Note: You must click ‘Submit‘ for your form to be successfully submitted.

After attending this session, I am aware about the differences in CELWS administration, funders, and Institution of Higher Education partners?(Required)
I am clear of the expectations that are required from me if I am awarded the CELWS?(Required)
I understand that regardless of what degree or academic program I pursue if awarded the CELWS, I must adhere to a 3-year work commitment at a CEL program birth-5.(Required)
This session was informative and useful(Required)

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