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Fred Lumpkin, Corporate Work Study Director  Detroit Cristo Rey High School, joined EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris to discuss his school's program that provides interns to businesses around Metro Detroit. Within this work study program, Fred is going on his fifth year of being responsible for over 330 students that are employees at over 80 different organizations. Fred explains how Cristo Rey works between high school students and workforce partners, the high level of professional training that students receive, and the ample amount of benefits for employers.

• What exactly is Detroit Cristo Rey
• What types of results has Cristo Rey managed to achieve
• How is the work study program financially supported
• What types of organizations are partnered with Cristo Rey
• How does the training support and resources work between Cristo Rey and business   
•  partners
• How is timelessness and attendance of students addressed
• There are six or seven different employment industries that students work in
• How does the summer program work
• What does Cristo Rey do to support students and partners
• Are short term employment opportunities available
• Fred Lumpkin provides a summary of Detroit Cristo Rey
• There is a difference between experience and talent

3 Key Points:

1. Detroit Cristo Rey is part of a network of 35 schools, covering over 12,000 students, in 22 states.  
2. Students go to school four days a week and work one day a week.
3. Cristo Rey provides direct transportation to and from work sites for all students.

https://www.detroitcristorey.org/