Terms and Conditions - SEZP

I attest that I am either a not-for-profit employer, public sector employer (post-secondary institution), or private sector employer.

I attest that I am located in the United States.

I attest that I am a registered business in the United States with a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN).

I acknowledge that as a condition of this partnership, I must provide documented proof of being a registered business entity in the United States. This may include, but is not limited to, a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN), articles of incorporation, business license, or any other relevant documentation issued by the appropriate authorities.

I attest that I am not an elected official or an organization that engages in partisan political activities, and/or federal, state, and municipal government.

I understand and attest that neither the company nor I can charge participants any form of payment to participate in the project and shall not directly profit from their participation.

I understand that as an employer, neither the company nor I am entitled to claim any payment from participants or to receive any monies paid to the participant in the form of a stipend.

I understand that I must define the project scope up-front to the best of my ability, limiting changes once learners are approved for the project.

I understand that I must be available for a discussion with the REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone Program team to initiate the relationship and confirm that the project scope is an appropriate fit for the placement/internship.

I understand that the project timelines must align with the REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone program schedule. If the project end date must change, the participants must notify the REALWork team a minimum of 5 business days prior to the end date currently recorded in the platform.

I understand that employer projects must be completed over 3 weeks. Participant and employer exit surveys and employer feedback must also be submitted within 2 weeks of project completion.

I understand I will be matched with a team of 2-3 REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone learners to work on my project.

I understand that I must provide a project that requires no more than 30 hours of work per learner. If more than 30 hours of work is required, the learners will not be able to complete the project under this program.

I understand that as the employer, I must make a good-faith effort to ensure that the project allows each of the 2-3 learners 30 hours of experience.

I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the learners who are working on my project(s). I must be responsive to any questions, and check in on progress to help ensure a good result.

I understand that this program requires that learners receive at least 5 hours of mentorship throughout the project.

Upon completion of the project, I will confirm with the REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone Program team that each learner has completed 30 hours of work within 3 weeks, by providing comprehensive feedback on the platform.

I understand that I must complete the REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone Program exit survey and approve project deliverables submitted by the learners at the conclusion of the project.

I acknowledge that participation in this program requires a commitment to completing this survey and failure to do so may result in my inability to post new projects.

I understand that participants of REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone Program projects are engaged via Riipen Networks Inc., and as such, Riipen meets all Occupational and Health Standard requirements legislated by federal and state governments.

I acknowledge I must provide learners with all relevant information concerning health and safety standards and regulations with regard to their work environment to include any and all required safety equipment to complete their work. This must be completed within the first week of the project.

REALWork Springfield Empowerment Zone Program is offered by Riipen in partnership with the Springfield Empowerment Zone. I understand that as part of the initiative, the Springfield Empowerment Zone would like to have the opportunity to check in with me periodically to ask some follow-up questions and to provide information about future opportunities. To that end, I agree to engage in follow-up sessions with the Springfield Empowerment Zone.