City Colleges of Chicago, National Louis University, Roosevelt University and University of Illinois at Chicago joined together in a celebration of their collective Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS) students who graduated with a degree, certification or licensure in early childhood learning. In total, 140 students were celebrated including City Colleges of Chicago graduates and completers. The celebration for the CELWS 2023-2024 graduates and completers were held on Thursday, August 15, in the O’Rourke Theatre of Harry S Truman College’s Technical Building, 1145 W. Wilson Avenue in Chicago. The Workforce Scholarship is available to all Chicago residents aspiring to join the early childhood workforce. The CELWS scholarship is offered through Harry S Truman College and supports students pursuing a credential, degree, endorsement or licensure to work with young children, birth through Pre-K, in Chicago-area Early Learning programs. The CELWS Scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition and eligible fees, plus up to $250 in books per course. It also requires a three-year commitment to the profession post studies. For more information and questions, please contact scholarships@chilearn.org.