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The Labor Program, through the leadership of the Dean of Labor, the Labor Program Council, and countless supervisors and mentors, reflects a unified vision of labor as student and learning centered, as service to the College and broader community, and as necessary work well done. The Labor Program is designed to serve the following purposes:
Support the total educational program at Berea College t

hrough experiences providing the learning of skills, responsibility, habits, attitudes, and processes associated with work;
Provide and encourage opportunities for students to pay costs of board, room, and related educational expenses;
Provide staff for college operations;
Provide opportunities for service to the community and others through labor;

Establish a life-style of doing and thinking, action and reflection, service and learning that carries on beyond the college years. Beginning at basic levels of work, students are expected to progress to more skilled and responsible levels. Through these experiences, it is expected that student workers will 1) develop good work habits and attitudes, 2) gain an understanding of personal interests, skills and limitations, and 3) exercise creativity, problem-solving and responsibility. Students may also learn the qualities of leadership, standard setting, and effective supervision. The Labor Program makes it possible for students to know each other as co-workers as well as classmates. More importantly, linking the Academic and Labor Programs establishes a pattern of learning through work that continues long after college is completed. Financial Aid

In 2006-2007, 21% of graduates left Berea College with no educational debt. The Labor Program provides financial support for students in the form of a labor grant and an hourly rate of pay. The labor grant is awarded equally to every student regardless of need, and covers a portion of the Cost of Education (commonly known elsewhere as tuition). In addition to the labor grant, students also receive an hourly rate of pay. This rate, currently ranging from $3.80 to $6.25 for work performed during the academic year, is paid directly to the student every 3-4 weeks and not subject to taxes or withholding. Estimated earnings through the Labor Program are factored into the financial aid award notification and used to assist with term bill payment and personal expenses. During the summer months, students may choose to enroll in Summer School and work as usual in the Labor Program, or they may choose to work in a classification called Labor Only. Labor Only status enables students to work up to 40 hours per week at a higher rate (currently $7.00 per hour) that is subject to taxes and withholding. Students are expected to save at least $1,000 from their summer earnings to contribute to their educational expenses for the upcoming school year, whether it is through a campus job or through off-campus employment. Workplace Expectations

The Workplace Expectations were adopted by the Administrative Committee in 1998 as a means of articulating common expectations for work and learning at Berea College. Faculty, staff and students comprise one workforce at Berea, and all are charged with upholding these guiding principles:

Exhibit Enthusiasm for Learning:
Striving to learn and to grow both intellectually and personally so everyone is a learner. Act with Integrity and Caring:
Exhibiting honesty, trustworthiness, and compassion in one’s work and relationships. Value all People:
Working to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that models the Great Commitments and seeks to find the best in all people. Work as a Team:
Developing collaborative and team oriented abilities that will create a community of mutual respect, common vision, and shared accomplishments. Serve Others:
Nurturing a climate of excellence in service that is responsive to others needs

Encourage Plain and Sustainable Living:
Promoting a sustainable way of life through policies and practices in the workplace. Celebrate Work Well Done:
Striving for excellence in all aspects of work and celebrating individual and collective accomplishments.

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10/20/2023

We had a great time with everyone who came to our table during Mountain Day 2023! Cider was served, prizes were won, and tails were pinned on Blue.

10/17/2023

Come join us at Mountain Day tomorrow!

04/14/2023

Want to win a Nintendo Switch? We're raffling one away, along with a speaker, kayak, paddle board and hammocks during the Block Party!

How to enter? Come to the event, grab a raffle ticket, and be here when the winners are drawn! Find us in Hager Gym in Seabury - the fun runs from 4-8PM!

04/14/2023

Come get some FREE noods today at Noodle Nirvana from 11-2. Available for students and supervisors with a Berea ID.

04/12/2023

Hey students and supervisors, come get a FREE coffee this morning! We’re celebrating national student employment week with caffeine and sugar. Trucks will be here till 10am.

04/10/2023

Happy National Student Employment Week! Come by Alumni today from 10am - 3pm (or until we run out) to grab a donut to celebrate all the great work students do on campus!

02/24/2022

Happy Thursday! Student crafts has been a part of Berea College for quite a long time, as you can see in this photo of some very distinguished young men working on brooms! While the fashion may have changed since then (though I think those hats are making a minor comeback…) the dedication to quality craftsmanship and a solid work ethic is timeless. We’re proud to help continue the legacy of traditional crafts!

02/22/2022

Berea College is proud to partner with off-campus locations to provide students with a variety of labor experiences! Interested in finding a new labor experience for next semester? Come to the Labor Expo next week, March 1st and 3rd in the Woods-Penn commons to learn more about the departments on campus hiring for next semester. We hope to see you there!

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day from the labor program office! What’s one thing you love about your labor position at the college? Reply below, include your CPO and tag a friend or coworker to win self-care goodies so you can show your love to the one person who will always be there with you- yourself! 💝💝💝

02/08/2022

Have any student payroll questions? Need to pick up your check in person? Come talk to us at the Labor Office, in Hafer-Gibson building by the Kentucky-Talcott dorms!

02/03/2022

Did you know that college used to have a Candy Kitchen? It was one of the many labor positions that students could work out during their time at the college. These were young women from 1937 are breaking up candies made in the kitchen to sell, much like students nowadays working at the create all kinds of amazing baked goods for the campus and community! Everything changes, everything stays the same. Would you like to work at a Candy Kitchen? I’d be afraid it’d get a bit … sticky. To learn more about this photo, visit https://berea.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_9470f813-2587-47b5-9e14-fa1e5175f5e9/

10/28/2021

In this world, nothing is certain but death, taxes, and stressing out over resumes. -Definitely Ben Franklin

We can’t do anything about the first two but let us help with the last! We’ll be in Baird lounge for labor transcript sign-ups. Hope to see you there!

10/15/2021

Calling all procrastinators! Have plans for the summer yet? If you’re not sure about an internship or want to head home for the summer, the Off Campus Summer Labor Experience can offer an alternative! We’ll pay you break rate to work at any federally recognized nonprofit, anywhere in the USA; Reach out to our office to learn more ! 🌄

09/30/2021

Happy international podcast day, aka happy 'what got me through 80% of my first-year labor shifts'! 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

09/21/2021

Do you really know a person until you’ve spent a Labor meeting discussing what you’d bring to a deserted island and why?

09/17/2021

Team bonding exercises might not pass a peer-review muster, so no citing them in your GSTRs, but I learned maybe more than I needed to know about my coworkers (and what unique items they'd bring to a deserted island 🤨) from those games. ⁠⁠
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What team bonding exercises have you done? Got any favorites or failures? 👀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

09/16/2021

Throwback Thursday to when we interviewed Derby Chukwudi, recent convocation speaker and Wealth Management Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co, for our Labor Spotlights! Students' experience in a labor position, like Derby's at the Pinnacles, can result in the sort of real-world job experience and skills that's invaluable after graduation! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

09/08/2021

Student checks are heading out next week - or maybe even earlier, if you have direct deposit set up! If you still have to set up direct deposit or renew it, just swing by our office to fill out the form and show matching proof of the bank account in the form of a voided check, statement, or showing us your account via a mobile app.

08/18/2021

“Happy students are all alike; every unhappy student is unhappy in their own way.”- definitely Leo Tolstoy (Source: trust me bro)

But if you’re unhappy because of a labor situation, let us help! We’re having extended hours this week to better serve your needs.

08/16/2021

Tomorrow’s the day! We’ll be in Phelps-Stokes starting at 8:30am, and after the Learning through Labor session you’ll be released to your specific labor departments and supervisors. First years, be sure to check in your emails for an email from the Labor Program for your assigned labor position. If you have any questions, feel free to message this account or email us!

08/10/2021

Can’t wait to meet y’all this Saturday, first years 😘 🎉 If you have questions about what documents you need, our contact is in bio!

08/05/2021

Returning and not sure where you’re working this semester? Don’t worry, there’s still time! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out (links in bio!) and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!

03/27/2021

Comete Alguito. At Hafer-Gibson till 3pm

03/27/2021

Don’t let the rain scare you! Comete Alguito is at Hafer-Gibson until 3pm. Bring your student ID to receive half-off your order.

03/26/2021

If you are on campus, join us tomorrow, Saturday, March 27th -3pm in front of the Haifer-Gibson Building (where the Labor Program Office is located)!

We will have:
- Free Kettle Corn
- Comete Alguito Colombian food truck: Half Priced plates when you show your student ID (while supplies last)
- Raffle to win awesome prizes
- Music

03/26/2021

Students! If you need a labor position for the upcoming Summer & or Fall semesters join schedule an interview with a supervisor by clicking the link in our bio! If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].

03/03/2021

Want to win prizes for this year’s Labor Day? All you have to do is participate in labor department events on our Labor Day calendar. For this month we have some really neat workshops you can attend virtually. For more details contact the labor office team or refer to the email sent to all students on Feb 15th. Don’t miss out!! 😉

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The Goals and Purposes of the Labor Program at Berea College

The program is an integral and stated part of the educational program as mandated by the Department of Education Work Colleges legislation. It is a competency based (rather than credit hour based) model of learning. It has clearly defined student learning goals and expected outcomes which are regularly reviewed by the Labor Program Council. The council has comprehensive responsibility for major programmatic changes that affect experiential learning in the program, with specific responsibility regarding evaluation and assessment of labor.

Labor Learning Goals and Expected Outcomes

Goal 1 – To develop and apply the six soft skills (attendance, accountability, teamwork, initiative, respect, learning) directly related to the work-learning-service level, the description of duties and the learning opportunities sections of the job description

Expected Outcome: In their labor positions, students will exhibit the good habits of attendance, accountability, teamwork, initiative, respect, and life-long learning.

Goal 2 – To develop and apply the hard skills articulated in the work-learning-service level, the description of duties and the learning opportunities sections of the job description

Expected Outcome: In their labor positions, students will demonstrate through their work, the specific skills and/or attitudes set forth in their job description.

Goal 3 – To develop and apply, whenever possible, the four core general education goals (Writer, Speaker, Researcher, Critical Thinker).

Expected Outcome: In each labor position, whenever possible, students will: exhibit skills in writing that applies to their work; successfully communicate information, thoughts and ideas; identify through discovery, data or ideas that support advances in their work; and demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret ideas that benefit the work place.

Goal 4 – To work in labor positions that support the student’s academic goal and/or field of interest

Expected Outcome: Students will develop skills and professional attitudes related to their academic major, career, and or personal interests.

Goal 5 – To progress over time to more skilled and responsible levels of work, as defined by the seven Work-Learning-Service levels

Expected Outcome: Students, upon graduation, will have advanced to a WLS leadership level (4, 5, 6, or UC).

The Labor Program is also designed to support the following objectives:

Support the total educational program at Berea College through experiences providing the learning of skills, responsibility, habits, attitudes, and processes associated with work;

Provide and encourage opportunities for students to pay costs of board, room, and related educational expenses;

Provide staff for college operations;

Provide opportunities for service to the community and others through labor;

Establish a life-style of doing and thinking, action and reflection, service and learning that carries on beyond the college years.

Labor assignments function very much like classes. Beginning at basic levels of work, students are expected to progress to more skilled and responsible levels. Through these experiences, it is expected that student workers will 1) develop good work habits and attitudes, 2) gain an understanding of personal interests, skills and limitations, and 3) exercise creativity, problem-solving and responsibility. Students may also learn the qualities of leadership, standard setting, and effective supervision. The Labor Program makes it possible for students to know each other as co-workers as well as classmates. More importantly, linking the Academic and Labor Programs establishes a pattern of learning through work that continues long after college is completed.

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