The School that “Works”. Copyright 2013 Holy Family Institute M ISSION S TATEMENT We empower children and families to lead responsible lives and develop

The School that “Works”

Copyright 2013 Holy Family Institute

MISSION STATEMENT

We empower children and families to lead responsible lives

and develop healthy and meaningful

relationships built on faith, hope, and love.

HFI ELEVATOR SPEECH – April 24, 2013

We improve the lives of kids and families who are at risk. From helping youth succeed in school and the workplace, to supporting families dealing with isolation, poverty and trauma. We provide these services where they are needed most: in homes, schools and neighborhoods.

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Holy Family Academy

Opening: August

2014

Location: Emsworth

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Inspired by the Cristo Rey Network Schools

26 Cristo Rey high schools in 17 states and the District of Columbia operating for more than 15 years

Serving more than 8,000 students supported by 1,700 corporate work/study jobs

Educational Model


All students who can benefit from a high-quality, private, Catholic education with a focus on attracting under-represented, economically disadvantaged students of all faiths

Opening in August 2014 with a class of 9th-grade students

Grow to a 400-student high school by fall of 2017

Students


Accenture Feasibility study Marketing Study to refine the understanding of the

families to target for involvement in the Academy Capability Assessment to confirm the adequacy of

HFI’s resources to launch the Academy Business Case Validation to verify feasibility under

different scenarios (best case, worst case, …) Facilities

Minor refurbishing to existing buildings designed for secondary education

Funding – in progress Corporate Work Study Partners Foundation grants EITC/OSTC – PA Tax Credit Programs

Highlights of HFA Preparation


State-of-the-Art-Campus


Campus (continued)


HFA will create an engaging 21st century curriculum: Students apply academics to real-world issues and situations through project-based learning and the Corporate Work-Study Program.

HFA emphasizes the value of life skills: Teaching students to work collaboratively, think critically, and solve problems is as important as teaching them academic knowledge.

Technologies and Multimedia: Teaching students to code and program can help with both mathematics and literacy understanding – how to think logically, solve problems creatively, and learn safely through failure.

Multi-year courses: The career technical curriculum will include three or four year-long courses that are infused into the core academics and will work with industry leaders and teachers to create lesson plans and curriculum that guide students through the classes they need to pursue a career in a particular field.

21st Century Curriculum


Junior Achievement Fosters work-readiness, entrepreneurship and

financial literacy educational programs for HFA students

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Will provide art classes for all students attending HFA

Energy Innovation Center Will provide industry-informed education and training

for HFA students seeking entry to the energy industry and related career paths

IBEW Education resources, funding, and introduction to

corporate work partners in the trades

Ways to Work Car loan program to help economically

disadvantaged persons get to work/apprenticeship programs

Education Partners


Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP)

All HFA students will participate in the Corporate Work-Study Program

Gain hands-on work experience

Grow in self-confidence

Realize the relevance of education

Students work one day per week at prestigious companies and organizations, gaining valuable skills and real world, relevant job experience!


CWSP Partners1. Accenture 2. Bayer 3. Calgon Carbon 4. Duquesne University 5. Eaton 6. Enterprise Rent A Car7. Federated Investors 8. Franco Assoc. (Cost Co.)9. Giant Eagle10. Hefren-Tillotson11. Highmark 12. IBEW13. Intertech Security14. Huntington Bank

15. Jones Lang LaSalle16. K&L Gates 17. McKinsey & Company 18. Northwest Bank 19. People’s Natural Gas 20. Phipps Conservatory 21. Pittsburgh Steelers22. PNC23. Point Park University 24. Rosedale Technical

Institute25. Superior Petroleum 26. UPMC 27. US Steel

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CWSP Funding Support Pathways

EITC – Educational Improvement Tax Credit Tax credits to businesses contributing to a

Scholarship (SO) and/or Educational Improvement Organization (EIO)

Credits apply against tax liability in contribution year OSTC – Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit

Similar to EITC, with funds providing tuition assistance in form of scholarships targeting students assigned to low achieving public schools

United Way Business Expense Corporate Foundation/Contribution Local, Regional, National Grants


Typical Work-Study Positions Office Services

Distribute mail, provide copy room support Maintain schedule for appointment rooms, prepare rooms for

meetings Manage supplies inventory

Human Resources Process interview and other paperwork Distribute and track evaluation forms, immigration paperwork Draft emails for wellness programs, assist in managing wellness

meetings Marketing and Business Development

Assist with client events (name tags, registration, folder preparation) Prepare presentations

IT Coordinate asset management Process orders for new equipment Perform help-desk triage


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