Acme Corrugated Box Work Study Student Spotlight: Breze Howard
Acme Corrugated Box President Bob Cohen fervently believes in equal access to education – a belief that led to a partnership with Cristo Rey Phil- adelphia High School. A private Catholic high school welcoming students of all faiths, Cristo Rey features a unique model: Its students – who generally hail from un- der-served communities – spend one day a week at work-study partner organizations including Acme Corrugated Box, rotating through various de- partments over the course of four years. One of 95+ Philadelphia-area companies that participates as a Cristo Rey job partner, Acme Corrugated Box hires four Cristo Rey students each year. Acme talked with 18-year-old recent graduate Breze Howard about her experience at Acme Corrugated Box – and what lies ahead:
ACME: How did you make the choice, four years ago, to attend Cristo Rey? BREZE: I wasn’t sure which high school I wanted to attend. A woman who worked in administration at my middle school recommended Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School. I applied, took the entrance test, went through the interview process, and was accepted. At the beginning of my freshman year, I was paired with Acme Corrugated Box and started working there one day a week during the school year for four years. My last day was just a few weeks ago. ACME: The work-study program’s intent is to help students acquire skills that will help them in their careers and lives. Can you share a little about your roles at Acme Corrugated Box? BREZE: My freshman year I worked in the customer service department. The next year I contributed to a company research project as a diversity consultant. My junior and senior years, I worked in the sales department. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with marketing and accounting, BREZE: The project that was the most fun was when I found photos and came up with hashtags for social media posts, and also finding fun facts about the company for their open house. I also liked learning the ins and outs of making boxes – how many different box types there are, and how much effort goes into making something that seems so simple. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 which I really enjoyed. ACME: Any highlights?
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