Boys and Girls Clubs partnership recognized for innovative approach to workforce development | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Boys and Girls Clubs partnership recognized for innovative approach to workforce development Boys and Girls Clubs partnership recognized for innovative approach to workforce development Published: February 14, 2022 Author: Erin Blasko Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County A partnership between the University of Notre Dame and the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County (BGCSJC) is garnering attention from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for its innovative approach to workforce development. In its monthly “Feel Good Roundup,” distributed to BGCA employees nationwide, the national organization recently highlighted a pilot program that offers local Boys and Girls Clubs members the opportunity to work part-time for Notre Dame as a way to gain important job skills. Involving hospitality work with Notre Dame’s University Enterprises and Events (UEE), the 12-week program launched with 11 members in January. Participants ages 15 to 18 work in a variety of jobs in the areas of dining/food service, food retail and catering, earning $13.50 per hour for 10 to 13 hours of work per week. They also receive weekly career counseling in areas such as customer service, resume building and interview skills. Those who complete the program are guaranteed on-call work for Notre Dame events. Jacqueline Kronk is CEO of BGCSJC. “Preparing our club kids for the future and the workforce is a critical component of our programming,” Kronk said. “We have a unique advantage with a partner like Notre Dame just down the road, and are thrilled to extend this opportunity to our club teens.” For Notre Dame, it is a unique opportunity to grow its on-call workforce, and to contribute to workforce development more broadly amid an ongoing tight labor market. Ashley Zingo is director of employee engagement for UEE. “We enjoy providing a one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning experience for the students,” Zingo said. “There are so many jobs in our industry that kids may not be aware of, and this introduction will be so beneficial.” Part of the Office of the Executive Vice President, UEE is responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of University events, from commencement to concerts and special events on home football weekends. It also oversees McKenna Hall, the Morris Inn, Legends, Rohr’s, Three Leaf Catering and Campus Dining, among other departments and venues. For more information, visit uee.nd.edu. Posted In: Community News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 New prison education initiative joins Center for Social Concerns September 19, 2022 Notre Dame Stories: Helping the Last of the Instrument Makers September 15, 2022 South Bend offers free, pre-approved house plans with input from Notre Dame September 12, 2022 Notre Dame dedicates new hydro facility along St. Joseph River in South Bend August 30, 2022 School of Architecture’s community regeneration efforts lead to $2.4M development grant for South Bend For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn