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WORK-STUDY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Circus Juventas work-study leadership program is for our most dedicated students, ages 14 and older. Not only does work-study provide a great way to get further involved at Circus Juventas (and it’s fun!), it offers a valuable experience that can be included on college applications.

To apply for work-study, follow the link below to the online application and read the policies and procedures (see below). Contact interim work-study leadership program manager, Jen, with questions:  jen@circusjuventas.org

Applications to work-study are only accepted each summer and fall.

Application

The work-study leadership program application for fall 2022 – Spring 2023 is now CLOSED.

**Deadline for submission was Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.** 

Applications must be completed and turned in by the deadline. Late applications will NOT be considered.

Please reach out to jen@circusjuventas.org with any questions.

Program Requirements

To qualify for the work-study leadership program, a student must be:

• At least 14 years old (must be 14 as of 9/1/2022)
• Taking intermediate/advanced-level classes

Applications for the work-study leadership program are typically accepted twice per calendar year (before the fall and summer sessions). Students accepted into the work-study leadership program in the fall will continue in the program through the winter and spring sessions. STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM FOR FALL SESSION MUST REAPPLY FOR SUMMER SESSION.

 

To Apply

  • To apply, interested students must complete and submit the online application form before the deadline. The application form must be completed in its entirety, including the student’s availability and paragraphs about why your family is seeking financial assistance unless participating in the new pay-it-forward work-study option.
  • In addition to submitting an on-time work-study application, all students must complete the online class registration process BEFORE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE – particularly in fall and summer sessions. Failure to register on-time may result in a reduction or removal of student-coaching hours.

 

Work-study hours allotted to each student will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Class requests (entered through the online registration process)
  • Financial need (to be outlined in the paragraph section in this application – if no financial need, family may instead choose to participate in the “Pay-it-forward work-study” option)
  • Student’s previous attendance and attitude/completion of work-study hours (if applicable)
  • Eligibility for our student coaching program (as determined by the directors)

 

***APPLICATION TIP***

The final questions on the application requires written statements from both the student and the parent/guardian. It is advisable to begin the application process with answers to these questions pre-written as there is no way to save an application in process and return later. A preview of these questions is shown below:

 

Q: What are you hoping to gain from participating in CJ classes and, specifically, the work-study leadership program? *This answer should be written by the STUDENT*

 

Q: Why does your family need financial aid? *This answer should be written by the PARENT/GUARDIAN* (if enrolling in the work-study Pay-It-Forward program, you may simply list “Pay-It-Forward” for this response).

 

*About the Pay-It-Forward Program* – Circus Juventas recognizes that some students may want to participate in the work-study leadership program for the job training, leadership, and coaching skills rather than for financial need. If you choose, you may opt out of the regular reimbursement process and instead sign-up as a pay-it-forward work-study student. By selecting the pay-it-forward work-study option, CJ will be able to put your coaching/cleaning hours towards supporting our scholarship program and other important aspects of Circus Juventas rather than crediting back to your account.

Those choosing NOT to enroll in the work-study pay-it-forward option must provide a description of their financial need and will be compensated at a rate of $9/hr of work-study coaching or cleaning.

About the Program

The work-study leadership program at Circus Juventas presents a unique opportunity to leverage circus as vehicle to help youth develop the self-confidence, communications skills, and attention to detail needed to become peer leaders. Our program requires the students involved – whether participating as a cleaner, student coach, or office worker – to excel in their work, be accountable to their manager and coaches, and succeed in challenging situations. Experience in our program has helped students be accepted into the National Honor Society and top-notch colleges as well as obtain employment outside of the big top.

 

Designed for our most-dedicated students aged 14 and older, students are granted admission into the work-study leadership program after a review panel assesses each application comprehensively, paying especially close to the student’s stated financial need unless enrolling in the pay-it-forward program. Students earn credit toward their tuition for each hour worked, and for many families, it is participation in the work-study program that makes that tuition affordable. For 2021-2022 year, the work-study credit will be calculated at $9/hour worked.

 

Those accepted into the program undergo training to become successful peer leaders throughout the year. Students new to the program will typically undergo a year of job training as a cleaner before being assessed for student coating on classes in which they have advanced training. Work-study students are expected to be supportive of their peers, active in the CJ community, and mentors to younger students. By managing their time and responsibilities, taking feedback from staff and coaches, establishing strong communication channels with their manager, and fostering relationships with the adults leading the program, work-study students learn the tools needed to find success both under the big top and beyond.

 

For more information on the work-study leadership program, please review the Policies and Procedures document below.

Policies and Procedures

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORK-STUDY POLICIES & PROCEDURES

NEW this spring – CJ’s first annual Work-Study Leadership Summit!

This spring we are planning to launch our first-ever annual Work-Study Leadership Summit! This exciting new initiative will be hosted by CJ’s own alumna, Rachel Wilson, who will be joining us from Boston, MA to bring her expertise to our students. Rachel holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University and has dedicated her career thus far to fostering success for young people through her background in Leadership Development, Programming, Advising, and Mentoring. Most notably, Rachel’s work has focused on cultivating access, inclusion, and belonging for historically underrepresented students and athletes. Currently, Rachel works as an Academic Advisor at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering and also serves as a member of the Social Justice Task Force for the Junior Volleyball Association.

The summit is to be held during the evening of Saturday, May 21st and will include a meal, community-building activities, and games as well as intentional activities designed to explore and encourage student’s personal leadership styles, cultural identity, creativity, and sense of community at Circus Juventas. The Work-Study Leadership Summit will be mandatory for all summer work-study leadership program students, and also encouraged for any student who participated in work-study during the 21-22 academic year (even if taking a break from coaching/classes for summer session). In addition to the important skills students will take away from the summit, it will also lay the foundation for our ongoing program of student leadership development and community engagement.

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How do the students get paid for hours worked?

Work-study students earn $9/hour unless participating in the pay-it-forward program. Payment comes in the form of a tuition credit on the student’s account. Credits are applied to the account for the following session. (i.e. hours clocked in the fall session will be credited towards the winter session tuition.)

Are applications accepted year-round?

No. Interested students may only apply for the program in fall and summer sessions.

Are students provided with training?

Yes. Both coaches and cleaners are expected to attend an orientation every fall and summer (whether or not they are new to the program). Work-study students participate in a training class designed to teach that how to properly spot, as well as role play potential interactive scenarios between students and themselves. Additional training may be provided throughout the year as well.

How do students get selected to coach?

All applicants are reviewed and approved by the work-study leadership coordinator and the executive director. Students who are selected to coach demonstrate a high skill level in their circus training in addition to a strong sense of maturity, engagement with the program, and enthusiasm for assistant coaching. Work-study students typically complete a year of job-training as a cleaner before being eligible for work-study as a student coach.

Against what criteria are applicants evaluated?

The Circus Juventas work-study program is designed to help senior students (ages 14 and older). Therefore, this program will only be granted to the most dedicated students who:

  • Show professionalism in dress and attitude toward fellow students, coaches, and staff
  • Promptly attend scheduled classes and assigned work-study times
  • Prove to be responsive communicators who can handle the responsibility of a weekly schedule
  • Execute their assigned tasks thoroughly and thoughtfully
Are there additional work hours required of work-study students (above and beyond their weekly hours)?

Yes, all work-study students are required to attend mandatory load-ins and strikes for all events and building rentals at CJ. These dates vary throughout the year. Students can anticipate work calls around our annual gala and spring show performances, as well as various building rentals throughout the year. Students are informed of these specific dates promptly as they arise.

How does CJ determine the number of hours awarded to each applicant?

Work-study hours allotted to each student are evaluated based on:

  • Class requests (entered through the online registration process)
  • Student’s previous attendance and attitude/completion of work-study hours in the past (if applicable)
  • Eligibility for our student coaching program (as determined by the Directors)
Who is eligible to apply for work-study?

Students who are at least 14 years old and are taking intermediate/advanced level classes are eligible for the program.

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