Olive-Harvey College (OHC) is excited to launch its pilot scholarship program, Still I Rise, designed to provide wraparound services and free cannabis education certificates to individuals with violence involvement and who have cannabis records. Participants in this program will have the opportunity to take part in experiential events, receive hands-on training, and earn a Cannabis Processing Tech certificate. This pilot program was made available through a $1.6 million grant from the Chicago Mayor’s Office using cannabis tax revenue. The pilot class, which starts this week, will accept up to 30 participants and includes a scholarship, stipend, academic support services, and essential skills training. The second session is planned to start Fall 2021 and includes transformative wraparound services such as mentoring, mental health services, record expungement, a stipend, scholarship, paid work-based learning opportunity, and essential skills training. This program is stackable and will offer the option for the student to continue to an associate degree of science as well as transfer to a 4-year college or university. Students seeking employment in this field must be 21 years or older. For more information and to register for the program, email OHC-ViolencePrevention@ccc.edu or call 312-291-6245.