Earn and Learn Application Form: Spring 2027

Program Details

Earn weekly wages while you work toward your GED or a short-term career credential in a high-demand field.

🎓 Choose a Program That Works for You

Pick from a variety of KCTCS programs
Complete your training in 1 year or less
Attend online or in person
Choose part-time or full-time classes

💼 Turn Your Training Into Experience

Earn and Learn will also help connect you with an apprenticeship in your field of study, giving you the opportunity to earn additional money while gaining valuable, hands-on work experience.

💰 And There’s More!

Earn your certificate and you may be eligible for up to $500 in additional incentives!

🎓 Who Can Participate?

Earn and Learn is available to eligible youth ages 18–23 who:

Are currently in foster care
Aged out of foster care
Were adopted from foster care at age 16 or older

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1. I have read the program details above and understand what I am applying for. (If not, read program details before moving forward). (Required.)

Yes

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2. C-O-U-N-T-Y of Residence (Required.)

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3. (LEGAL) First Name (Required.)

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4. (LEGAL) Last Name (Required.)

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5. Email Address (Required.)

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6. Phone Number

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7. Date of Birth (please use this format 01/01/0000 (Required.)

DOB

Date

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8. Age (Required.)

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9. Gender of Applicant (Required.)

Male

Female

Non-Binary

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10. City (Required.)

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11. Education Level (Required.)

Some High School

High School Diploma/GED

Enrolled in College

College Graduate

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12. Previous/Current College Student: List College(s) Attended

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13. Previous/Current College Student: Do you currently have an outstanding balance at any College or University?

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14. Previous/Current College Student: Are you currently on academic probation or suspension from any College or University?

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15. Current College Student: Classification (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.; leave blank if not a college student)

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16. Current College Student: College Major/Program (leave blank if not a college student)

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17. Status (Required.)

Currently in state's care

Aged out of state's care (at 18 or older)

Adopted (at 16 or older)

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18. Living Arrangement (Required.)

Group home

Foster Home

Independent Living Program

Parents

Project Life

Other (please specify)

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19. Do you foresee yourself moving or any changes to your housing situation in the next 6 months? (Required.)

Yes

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20. Primary Transportation (Required.)

Bus

Own vehicle

Parent/Caregiver

Other (please specify)

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21. Do you have a computer? (Required.)

Yes

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22. Internet Access (Required.)

Yes

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23. Vital Documents: Do you have a valid State I.D. or Driver's license? (Required.)

Yes

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24. Vital Documents: Do you have a social security card (Not a copy)? (Required.)

Yes

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25. Vital Documents: Do you have a Birth Certificate (not a copy)? (Required.)

Yes

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26. Please select programs of interest below (Required.)

GED

Advanced Manufacturing (Example- CDL, Lineman, Electrical Maintenance Tech, Welding, Machinists, Robotics)

Business & IT (Example- Accounting, Programmer, Toxicology Management, Human Resource Management, Coding)

Construction (Example- Carpenter, Air Conditioner & Furnace Installer, HVAC, Drywaller, Electrician, Plumber, Wiring Installer, Roofer, Mason)

Healthcare (Example- Electronic Records Specialist, EMT, CNA, Coding, Medical Receptionist, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Scribe, Radiologist Tech, Phlebotomy, Paramedic)

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27. Please describe your ideal career: (Required.)

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28. Do you face any of the challenges below? Select all that apply:
Please note this question is optional. You are not required to disclose the information in this section but doing so will help us in assisting you with barriers to your successful completion of the program and ensuring you are connected to the necessary community resources

English is not my primary language.

I have a physical, mental, learning, or other disability.

I have a criminal record that may affect my employment.

I use substances that may affect my employment.

I am parenting and need childcare.

I am currently homeless.

Other (please specify)

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29. Emergency Contact

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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30. What is your relationship to the emergency contact?

Parent

Social Worker

Case Worker

Other (please specify)

Earn and Learn Application Form: Spring 2027

Program Details

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* 1. I have read the program details above and understand what I am applying for. (If not, read program details before moving forward). (Required.)

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* 2. C-O-U-N-T-Y of Residence (Required.)

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* 3. (LEGAL) First Name (Required.)

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* 4. (LEGAL) Last Name (Required.)

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* 5. Email Address (Required.)

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* 6. Phone Number

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* 7. Date of Birth (please use this format 01/01/0000 (Required.)

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* 8. Age (Required.)

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* 9. Gender of Applicant (Required.)

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* 10. City (Required.)

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* 11. Education Level (Required.)

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* 12. Previous/Current College Student: List College(s) Attended

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* 13. Previous/Current College Student: Do you currently have an outstanding balance at any College or University?

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* 14. Previous/Current College Student: Are you currently on academic probation or suspension from any College or University?

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* 15. Current College Student: Classification (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.; leave blank if not a college student)

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* 16. Current College Student: College Major/Program (leave blank if not a college student)

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* 17. Status (Required.)

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* 18. Living Arrangement (Required.)

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* 19. Do you foresee yourself moving or any changes to your housing situation in the next 6 months? (Required.)

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* 20. Primary Transportation (Required.)

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* 21. Do you have a computer? (Required.)

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* 22. Internet Access (Required.)

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* 23. Vital Documents: Do you have a valid State I.D. or Driver's license? (Required.)

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* 24. Vital Documents: Do you have a social security card (Not a copy)? (Required.)

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* 25. Vital Documents: Do you have a Birth Certificate (not a copy)? (Required.)

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* 26. Please select programs of interest below (Required.)

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* 27. Please describe your ideal career: (Required.)

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* 29. Emergency Contact

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* 30. What is your relationship to the emergency contact?

1. I have read the program details above and understand what I am applying for. (If not, read program details before moving forward). (Required.)

2. C-O-U-N-T-Y of Residence (Required.)

3. (LEGAL) First Name (Required.)

4. (LEGAL) Last Name (Required.)

5. Email Address (Required.)

6. Phone Number

7. Date of Birth (please use this format 01/01/0000 (Required.)

8. Age (Required.)

9. Gender of Applicant (Required.)

10. City (Required.)

11. Education Level (Required.)

12. Previous/Current College Student: List College(s) Attended

13. Previous/Current College Student: Do you currently have an outstanding balance at any College or University?

14. Previous/Current College Student: Are you currently on academic probation or suspension from any College or University?

15. Current College Student: Classification (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.; leave blank if not a college student)

16. Current College Student: College Major/Program (leave blank if not a college student)

17. Status (Required.)

18. Living Arrangement (Required.)

19. Do you foresee yourself moving or any changes to your housing situation in the next 6 months? (Required.)

20. Primary Transportation (Required.)

21. Do you have a computer? (Required.)

22. Internet Access (Required.)

23. Vital Documents: Do you have a valid State I.D. or Driver's license? (Required.)

24. Vital Documents: Do you have a social security card (Not a copy)? (Required.)

25. Vital Documents: Do you have a Birth Certificate (not a copy)? (Required.)

26. Please select programs of interest below (Required.)

27. Please describe your ideal career: (Required.)

29. Emergency Contact

30. What is your relationship to the emergency contact?