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The St. Francis de Sales Work Study Program provides students tremendous access to opportunity. It affords families the ability to not only afford a private, Catholic high school education that prepares them to attend and succeed at great universities, but also the opportunity to gain valuable life and work experiences in a professional setting. The SFDS Work Study Program is hosted by the Southeast Side Experience Incubator which  launched in fall of 2022. 

Work 
Study Program

Work Study Program

Students’ academic schedules are modified so that four students share one full-time entry-level job. Work Study hours provide students an enriched learning experience.

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How it Works

The St. Francis de Sales High School Work Study Program is a part of the full educational curriculum. Students’ academic schedules are modified so that four students share one full-time entry-level job. In this way, students are ensured an enriched learning experience.

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What our Students Do

All students will either work in a job five days per month or attend workforce development training classes. Students assigned to job placements will receive work force training prior to starting their jobs.

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Freshman Work Study Students

Freshmen are not assigned to job placements and instead will participate in weekly workforce training and educational supports throughout the school years.

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What do Work Study Students Learn?

  • Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

  • Professional Communication Skills 

  • Resume Writing

  • Financial Literacy

  • AND MORE...

SSEI Job Partners

Working for a Better Future

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SSEI Work Study in Action

See the Difference SSEI is Making

Case Study: Why Work Study for our Students? Read about the value of Work Study to the school and to all its families! 

Case Study: Value of the Work Study program to the American Bar Association. Read why it's a "Win-Win" for the ABA.

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SSEI Work Study Program

If you are interested prospective student and want to learn more please contact us:

Hugo Chavez

SSEI Director St. Francis de Sales Work Study Program

Email: hchavez@southeastsideincubator.org

Megan Calleros

Relationship Manger SSEI St. Francis de Sales Work Study Program

Email: mcalleros@southeastincubator.org 

Samantha Quiroga

Lead Instructor SSEI St. Francis de Sales Work Study Program

Email: squiroga@southeastsideincubator.org

*If you are a current student or family and have a question about the Work Study Program or work force development and training, please contact Ms. Quiroga.

“The name, ‘Southeast Side Experience Incubator’, says it best. We are providing experiences to transform lives, improve outcomes in our community, and level the playing field for our kids. Equity is one of the core values of the work at St. Francis de Sales and the SSEI work study program will help us break down barriers and better prepare students for success in college and in life.”

Roni-Nicole Facen  |  Principal & CEO  |  St. Francis de Sales High School

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