UNIFIED BY
PURPOSE
PROBLEM
SOLVERS
GOAL
DIRECTED
WORK COLLEGES AT A GLANCE
It is not hard to philosophically grasp the Work College model. It’s a unique melding of work, learning, and service – where learning is paramount and work enhances and supports the educational program. Through their work assignments, students quickly become aware of how their jobs contribute to and support the overall community.
WORK PROGRAM BASICS
Key Elements for Program Implementation
WORK COLLEGE GRADUATES ARE
- Problem solvers
- Effective time managers
- Goal directed
- Respectful and value others' opinions
- Experienced leaders
- Attentive to detail
- Adaptive and resilient
- Responsible and punctual
- Appreciative of the value and dignity of all types of work
- Accepting of constructive criticism
- Comfortable working alongside others
- Good communicators
WORK COLLEGES
IN THE NEWS
Warren Wilson College Student Recognized on Work Day
Ivy Fitzsimmons is a senior soccer player and member of the Construction Crew. She took it upon herself to call local business and ask for
Antioch College Achieves Federal Work College Designation, Paving the Way for Ohio’s First Work College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO 3/14/2024 – Antioch College proudly announces its acceptance into the formal federal designation of Federal Work Colleges, marking a
ALC Alum Coaches Team to NCAA Tournament
Alice Lloyd College alumna, Preston Spradlin, is an Appalachian native leading young men to success in college basketball. Spradlin grew up in Stanville, KY and
Berea College Radio awarded low-power FM license by the FCC
BEREA, Ky. – Berea College Radio will soon be available on FM 91.7, thanks to a low-power FM license recently awarded by the Federal Communications