CWSP is grateful for the impact our new partnership with Ecumen is having on our students and the residents they support. Ecumen provides housing and services for older adults in the Twin Cities area. They truly put people at the heart of what they do and empower our students to do the same by treating each individual with dignity and respect.
Students partnering with Ecumen are learning many new skills. Throughout any given day at work, students may serve as a concierge, support with payroll and reception duties, attend presentations, and most importantly, connect with residents. Cristo Rey freshmen Fernando Torres lights up every time he talks about his work experience at Ecumen. As part of the Ecumen student team, Fernando enjoys preparing new applicant folders, serving at the concierge desk, supporting the employee recruitment team with conducting interviews, and connecting with individuals on the memory care floor.
According to Fernando’s supervisor, “Fernando is a rising star. He is always extremely on time, dressed impeccably, and is very careful with time management. There is nothing that he will not try to do at the best of his abilities. Whenever he has a break, he goes to our memory care floor on his own initiative to bring a word of joy.”
We truly appreciate our partnership with Ecumen and look forward to witnessing our students shine with all of our partnerships.
