Service and Learning
Community-based federal work study (CFWS) provides student employment opportunities at local nonprofits, 学校, and government agencies.
Students admitted into the CFWS program partner with local organizations to strengthen community services and community programs in 圣安东尼奥.
Students who participate in community-based federal work study may:
- Develop interest in public service through employment with local non-profit, government, and community-based organizations;
- 应用 skills or theories gained through coursework to solve problems or explore issues outside the classroom;
- Enhance career competencies, such as critical thinking, work ethic, teamwork, communication, and leadership;
- 阐明如何 experiences will inform personal, academic, and professional pursuits.
应用与 握手!
- Create or update your 握手 配置文件.
- Create or update your 重新开始 (review the Resume Guide under "Resources" in 握手 or schedule an appointment through CELCS if you would like guidance).
- 搜索 for Community FWS positions on 握手 before the start of each semester by clicking "Jobs" and typing "CFWS" into the search bar.
- 上传 your 重新开始 to each CFWS position you are interested in.
- Prepare to be invited to a Zoom or phone interview by reviewing the Virtual Interview Guide under "Resources" in 握手
- Once hired by the CFWS community partner organization, pick up your Federal Work Study (FWS) 就业 Agreement from 人力资源. 请注意, that prior to the agreement form being issued you will need to complete the I9 and W4 forms. When completing the I9 form, 每一个法律, you will be required to attest that you are a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work. I9 List of Acceptable Documents.
- Take your "approved" FWS 就业 Agreement form to the Assistant Director for Service-Learning in CELCS to sign, then return the signed form to 人力资源. Only after your completed form is received will you be set up for Payroll.
Participate in Community FWS
资格
Students who receive federal work study funds through their financial aid award package are eligible to apply for community-based federal work study positions.
Application Process
After students submit the interest form and 重新开始, CELCS staff will review the documents and then forward to the hiring agency. A representative from the hiring agency will contact you if they're still interviewing candidates for the work study position.
补偿
Students in the community-based federal work study program earn $10.00 /小时.
承诺
Students are able to work with the same organization for a full academic year (fall and spring) with the option to renew for a second year.
Locations and Transportation
Positions in the program are off campus and at locations such as local nonprofits and 学校. Students are responsible for finding their own transportation to their place of work.
Students may visit the 人力资源 website for on-campus student employment opportunities.