FAQs for Corporate Partners
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What is the cost of corporate sponsorship?
You will receive the services of four students who share a full-time position in your organization for only $28K per academic year (August-May). Partners can also contract teams of one, two, or three students at a pro-rated cost.
What types of jobs do students perform?
Our students perform entry-level clerical tasks such as receptionist duties, answering phones and routing calls, filing, scanning, copying, data entry, sorting and delivering mail, and conference room set-up. Students also have the aptitude for learning tasks pertinent to a specific department, such as customer service & billing, marketing, development, etc. Click here to view our Job Descriptions document.Is transportation included?
Yes. Students use school transportation to arrive at their workplaces between 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. on assigned workdays and leave up between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
What if I am not satisfied with a student worker?
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of a student worker, CIP staff will work with you to rectify the situation through additional training or mentoring. If the student is just not a good fit, we will make every effort to find a replacement.Does corporate participation in the program qualify as a charitable deduction?
No. San Juan Diego views the partnership with corporate sponsors as a business-to-business relationship since students provide real business value to sponsors. The fee for the students’ services comes directly from the company’s operating budgets.Will the student workers be trained before they come to our office?
New students are required to attend a one-week job training institute during the summer. They are trained in team building, professional etiquette, communication, use of office equipment, keyboarding, confidentiality, diversity, and presentation skills.What are the responsibilities of sponsors and the school?
Corporate sponsors commit to:- Provide meaningful work for students and explain the importance of each student’s role within the organization.
- Provide a supervisor who believes in the program and the success of the San Juan Diego students, and who will ensure a positive work environment for students.
San Juan Diego promises to:
- Provide an eager, capable student-worker to complete meaningful tasks in each corporate sponsor’s office.
- Train the students before arrival at their worksites and throughout the program.
- Provide daily transportation for students to and from work.
- Manage all details related to payroll and taxes.