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Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 8475 Jackson Rd, Sacramento " "   B uzz Oates enjoys partnering with Cristo Rey’s work-study program. Students have provided support and improved some overall efficiency in our office, and our employees can give back to the community by mentoring, teaching, and encouraging the students. The students bring a willingness and great attitude, as well as fun energy to the office. Most aren’t sure what they want to do after high school; the work-study program gives them first-hand work experience to explore what they’re good at and interested in. Two of our students are now pursuing Construction Management degrees at Chico State. The students learn job skills, and also important relational, life, D on’t bemoan the work habits of “kids these days” until you’ve met the young men and women of Cristo Rey High School Sacramento. They are not entitled, as they all come from economically disadvantaged families. That same background means they are not spoiled, and exhibit gratitude for every opportunity. Plus, they are not on a pre-ordained track fashioned by their parents, but are true 'pioneers,' in many cases hoping to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. Hiring a student is not only good business, but is additive to your corporate culture. Work will get done, and attitudes will be changed if you employ the young men and women of CRHSS." " T here is no better way to raise the sights, and life trajectory, of high school students, than to provide a superior education that is integrated with meaningful access and work at a non-profit organization. Non-profits are the heart of most communities, lending a hand to those who slip between the cracks of public safety nets. What students learn while working for these organizations is synergistic: they grow up and become not just successful individuals, but successful responsible members of their community, and society at large. — Michael Jonsson, Esq. Professional Family Mediator, Sacramento Divorce Solutions, Inc — Kelly Brothers Financial Advisor & Partner, Genovese Burford & Brothers and people skills through this program. — Phil Oates Chairman, Buzz Oates profile generously sponsored by For additional information on the Work-Study program, please contact Leroy Tripette, VP Corporate Partnerships & Advancement, [phone], [email protected] comstocksmag.com | 2018 CAPITAL REGION CARES 79