Growing Home Student Application 2025

Growing Home is a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber to connect diverse students who are attending a Higher Education Institution, either out of state or an in-state institution but want to continue building their network and exploring work opportunities in Omaha, Nebraska. Students will receive professional development training and mentorship from Omaha professionals and be connected to internship opportunities in Omaha over summer break.

Interested students must commit to regular communication with their mentor through the 2025-2026 academic year, attending career development and business visits during summer 2025. Students will receive a stipend for successful participation.

Eligibility Requirements:

May 2025, graduate from an Omaha-area high school

AND

Attend a Higher Education Institution

AND

Identify as belonging to the Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color (BIPOC) community.

Please complete the student application by Wednesday, December 11th, at 11:59 pm. If you have questions, contact Janique Hayes, Director of Inclusive Workforce Strategy, at jhayes@omahachamber.org.

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. Pronouns *This question is required.

4. When is your birthday? *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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5. Phone Number *This question is required.

6. Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

7. Shirt Size *This question is required.

Extra Small
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Extra Extra Large
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

8. Do you have any food restrictions?

9. I identify my gender as… *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. Racial identity (Check all that apply): *This question is required.

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Bi-racial or multiple races
Latino/a/x/e or Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific islander
White
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

11. What high school will you graduate from? *This question is required.

12. What is your high school G.P.A. range? Weighted scores are accepted. *This question is required.

13. Please list your high school or community involvements:

14. What is the name of your enrolled college or university for the 2024-25 academic year? *This question is required.

15. How would you categorize your future college or university? *This question is required.

16. What is your intended major or program of study for the 2024-25 academic year? Any minors? *This question is required.

17. What is your intended career field after graduating from college? *This question is required.

18. Did you receive or were you eligible for the Federal Pell Grant? *This question is required.

19. What inspired you to apply for the Growing Home program, and what do you hope to gain from it?

(100 words minimum) *This question is required.

20. Upload your resume

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21. Copy of high school transcript

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22. I understand that by accepting my place in the CODE Growing Home program, I will have to commit to attending our CODE Career Development Week on June 3-5th, 2025.

*If you have a schedule conflict, please contact Janique Hayes, Director of Inclusive Workforce Strategy, jhayes@omahachamber.org* *This question is required.

Growing Home Student Application 2025

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