Partners

Program Details

The Alamo Colleges District partners with private-sector employers to power its new Private-Sector Work-Study Program. Eligible students can work with a partnering employer with wages partially paid by Alamo Colleges through federal financial aid funds. Small businesses (as defined in 13 CFR 121) pay 25% of the students’ wages, while other businesses pay 50% of the students’ wages. Alamo Colleges pays the difference.

Partnering employers determine the position(s) offered, the number of hours worked per week (10 - 19 hours), and the hourly pay rate ($12.50 minimum). 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.

COVID-19 Note: Students may work remotely or onsite with the proper adherence to local public health safety protocols.

Partner Eligibility

Eligible partners include employers who seek part-time employees majoring in

• 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 PWS Majors List. 

Partnering Employers:

• Post position(s) in the Alamo Colleges work-study job bank
• Receive student resumes and cover letters
• Interview candidates; Make job offers
• Fund 25% or 50% of student wages (based on business size)

Alamo Colleges:

• Refer eligible students for employment consideration
• Conduct basic criminal background checks
• Manage all Human Resources and payroll matters
• Fund 75% or 50% of student wages through federal financial aid funds

Ready to Learn More?

Register to attend a one-hour required webinar to get details about becoming a partner.

Thursday, Feb 25,  9am - 10am

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucumuqz4oG9ZGVkbZEM51iLb8aD49HPz9 

Thursday, Mar 4, 9am - 10am

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuqtpzsvHNzQnR6C7wlQIjgnr7umkwTx 

Thursday, Mar 4, 3pm - 4pm

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qceGoqDsjEt2vmrxjN0Re5b4EzMABPbOs 

Thursday, Mar 18, 3pm - 4pm

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsfu-qTsvGNMut2KjevfALn8YLfbg6qsR 

Thursday, Mar 25, 9am - 10am

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldeysqz4iH9NlWJnhNiZ4ZjlpqwwBjVBG 

Thursday, Mar 25, 3pm - 4pm

 https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkduGprT8sHt32y7ZtPk9f002665yUI6YM 

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