Buffalo Public Schools have found a way to get their students a paycheck and an education.
The pandemic has affected everyone, including high school students. They understand school is important, but in some households, there is a financial need right now. This new program is a way they can get their education and help support their family at the same time.
Students can receive a paycheck, while still being able to attend all-day, in-person summer school. In order for students to get paid, they work.
There are different sites at IPrep to work from. One of those is their grocery store, Good Deeds Grocery.
IPrep students can find clothes, food, and personal hygiene products there.
Jose Carrea, the school social worker and supervisor for the program at IPrep said, students a part of the program do get paid, but they have to earn it.
He said this program came because of COVID.
“A lot of the families were …