Community Work-Study (CWS) Prospective Partners

Program Description

The Alamo Colleges District partners with 501(c)3 non-profit and governmental agencies, as well as public school districts, to provide eligible work-study students with opportunities to work in a real-world environment, ideally in positions that align with the student’s field of study. Eligible students work with a partnering agency with 100% of the student wages paid by Alamo Colleges through federal financial aid funding.

Partnering agencies determine (1) the position(s) offered, (2) the number of positions they want to fill, (3) whether they want to supplement the hourly pay rate (minimum $14.37), and (4) the number of hours a student will work per week (between 10 and 19).

Employers commit to a student’s employment per semester and may rehire the student for subsequent semesters, or may hire a new student each semester. Employers are required to accommodate students’ academic schedules and activities.

Partner Eligibility

Eligible partners may interview and hire students in the following fields of study:

(For a complete list of majors, visit WS Majors)

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (including Industrial Trades)
• Health & Biosciences
• Creative & Communication Arts
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Public Services

For a complete list of majors, visit WS Majors

Program Details

Partnering Agencies:

• Attend a CWS Prospective Partner Briefing
• Complete a Partner Agreement; Submit copy of 501(c)3 letter 
• Post position(s) on the Alamo Colleges work-study job bank
• Receive and consider student resumes
• Interview candidates; Make job offers
• After hiring a student, pay per semester, 100% of any supplemental pay the employer has offered
• Submit student work-study time sheets in a timely manner

Alamo Colleges:

• Promotes available positions to eligible students
• Refers students for employment consideration
• Conducts basic criminal background checks
• Manages HR matters and issues payroll
• Funds 100% of student minimum wage through federal financial aid funds