Viatorian Schools: Innovating and Succeeding tors described the effort as part of educating the whole person – and growing leaders who will become beacons of inclusivity for the next generation and beyond. As part of their commitment, the school formed student advisory groups, and faculty members and coaches began meeting regularly to examine everything from diversity and race to economic abilities, social status and educational access. Br.
Cristo Rey St. Viator students working on resume building
Cristo Rey St. Viator is just two years old but already its innovative work study model is drawing interest from some big corporate partners in Las Vegas. At their first information session for the upcoming academic year, they drew an impressive group of Las Vegas stakeholders. In attendance were professionals from government agencies, banks, the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada, the Diocese of Las Vegas, a local university, law firms and advertising agencies. They also drew Sr. Phyllis Sikora, OP, Vice President of Mission Integration for the Dignity Health - St. Rose Hospital System in Nevada. The large, faith-based network includes three acute care hospitals, four neighborhood hospitals, six wellness centers, medical clinics and offices. During the pandemic, students have been unable to work but instead have been working on work readiness skills, including becoming proficient in various computer applications, interview skills and resume building. When they can safely return to their jobs, they will be work-ready.
Saint Viator High School DEI Student Focus Groups
John Eustice, CSV, Vice President of Viatorian Identity and Mission said the DEI program is an extension of Viatorian spirituality. “We approach our mission with an open mind,” he said, “seeing the world the way others see it, and sharing the gospel to promote positive change.” In January, Cristo Rey St. Martin learned it would share in a $4 million award from the Perry Foundation, a family foundation named for Zach Perry who died from leukemia. The award was distributed between the three Chicago-area Cristo Rey schools and the Cristo Rey Network. President Preston Kendall said the gift was one that would keep on giving.
Saint Viator High School launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) campaign this semester to broaden students’ perspectives so they are inclusive as they seek to transform the communities they encounter. AdministraThanks to a grant from the Perry Foundation, Cristo Rey St. Martin continues to promote and ensure students’ success.
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