2026-2027 Education Professions (EdPros) Cohort Application

Join the "Ed Pros" Cohort — Career Advancement's Careers in Education Professions Program

The Ed Pros Cohort is a selective program for students actively exploring a career in education. Students can prepare for paths in education policy, research, teaching, technology, non-profit management, and more.

The cohort offers:

• Skill-building experiences — workshops, treks to Chicago and other major cities, and gatherings designed to deepen your understanding of the education landscape
• One-on-one career counseling — dedicated support to help you discern the right pathway for you
• Application support — hands-on help with internship and full-time application materials
• Guaranteed funding — for one summer educational experience

The EdPros Cohort gives students who are interested in education a competitive edge in their professional development. 

For more information about Ed Pros, visit https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/uchicago-careers-in/education-professions. You can also request an appointment with the program director by reaching out to Swapna Shaw at srshaw@uchicago.edu. 

To apply: 
Please submit -

• One-page resume
• Short answer to the following prompts (no longer than 2 paragraphs)

Prompts:

• Describe an educational experience that had a meaningful impact on your life.
• How do you hope to make a meaningful difference in the world?