Get the help you need to RETURN TO HIGH SCHOOL and GET PAID in the process

  • Return to your original school, take night classes or finish up online. We are here to help you find the right solution to help you finish what you started.

  • Make money while you finish school. We can help connect you to the money you need so you can focus on graduating.

  • Thinking about pursuing college once you graduate? We have a team that can help you take the next step in your educational journey.

Qualifications

Applicants must have been out of school or “disengaged” for at least 18 months. If a student has already graduated they do not qualify for the program.

Applicants MUST live in these specific Chicago Neighborhoods

Humboldt Park

East Garfield

West Garfield

North Lawndale

South Lawndale

Austin

Little Village

New City

Roseland

About the program

Back to Our Future (B2OF) is a new CPS initiative created to ensure that all students, regardless of circumstances, can get back to learning. It is available for youth ages 14-21 who have been disengaged from CPS or have a history of chronic absenteeism. This includes youth involved in the juvenile justice system or who are disconnected from school because of the effects of violence in their communities. 

B2OF meets disconnected students where they are with 9–12-month programs designed to help get them back on track and complete their education through: 

  • 12 weeks of paid skills and workforce development training  

  • High-level mentorship and life coaching 

  • Clinical Services – Including mental health and trauma support 

  • Family Support – A direct social services connection 

B2OF provides safety, a support system, economic opportunities, and a warm transition back into an educational setting.