CORPORATE
CORPORATE WORK STUDY
At Cristo Rey New York High School, we empower students to be college-ready, work-prepared, and ready for life with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
Cristo Rey New York provides students with a rigorous college prep education and a unique Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) in which students work one day per week. It enables students to directly contribute to the cost of their education while exposing them to the world of work; learning firsthand the values of hard work and responsibility while building professional relationships.
Our work-study program enables students to earn up to half of the cost of their education allowing us to serve families that would not typically be able to afford a college prep education. This experience is an essential part of our students’ education and growth.
An innovative and effective model, the Corporate Work Study Program connects student potential to opportunity.
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HOMEWORK STUDY HALL (HWSH)Students who miss a homework assignment are assigned to HWSH to complete the assignment. Students may also attend HWSH if they need a quiet place to complete their homework. Monday-Thursday Session 1 : 3:20-4:10 PM Session 2: 4:10-5:00 PM
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM (ASP)Students who are struggling in a class are assigned to ASP. In these sessions, students will work one-on-one and in small groups to support the work of core classes and to target specific topic areas. Monday-Thursday from 3:20-4:10 PM.
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COMPUTER LABThe computer lab is available to students to get a jump start on their homework or writing assignments. Monday-Thursday AM : 7:20- 7:45 PM : 3:20-5:00 Fridays: AM 7:20-7:45 PM 3:20-4:10
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ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONDuring the school day, students who need more focus academic support may receive them through our Math Interventionist and our Reading Specialist.
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DO YOU NEED TO BE CATHOLIC TO APPLY?No. Students of all faiths and denominations are welcome. The school is open to all; however, it should be understood that it is a Catholic institution, and religion classes, monthly liturgical celebrations, and spiritual retreats will be part of your CRNYHS experience.
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DO STUDENTS GET TO CHOOSE THEIR JOB PLACEMENT?Students are interviewed and evaluated and their interests and skills are taken into consideration with job placement. Ultimately, the Corporate Work-Study Program team decides where each student will work each year.
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WHAT IS AN EARLY ACCEPTANCE?An early acceptance application is an application that is submitted before the December Priority Deadline. These applications will be the first ones to be reviewed and considered for admission. Submitting your application by this deadline not only increases your chances of getting accepted, but you will also be one of the first to receive your decision as soon as we announce them in mid-January.
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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION PAID BY THE FAMILY?The majority of a student’s tuition is financed through the Corporate Work Study Program, so the most a family would be expected to pay is $200 a month. However, many families may be asked to contribute less than this. All families are required to complete a financial aid form. The actual amount of financial aid awarded will be determined based on each family’s individual need.
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WHERE CAN I SIGN UP FOR UPCOMING ADMISSION EVENTS?You will find information about the following events on our Visit Us page. In-Person Open House Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 12-3pm Info Session: Nov 6, 2024 6-8 PM Application Assistance Sessions Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 15th, 2024 at 5:00 PM School Tours During School After School
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WHAT IS THE TUITION AT CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL?Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $20,000, however, that is not what you and your family will pay. With the help of our Corporate Work Study Program and private donations, families are responsible for no more than $2,000 per year. Financial aid and scholarships could decrease this amount.
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CAN CRNYHS PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR IEP, 504’s OR ESL STUDENTS?All applicant files are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if we have the capacity to serve the student's academic needs.
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WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?Our priority deadline is December 6th. If you apply by this date you will receive an admission decision on January 22nd, 2025. If you complete the application after December 6th, 2024, your application will be considered if there is still room in the class. The later you apply, the less likely there is to be space, so please apply as soon as possible. An increase in applications and a growing wait list are reasons we can no longer consider late applications once we have met capacity.
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IS THERE A UNIFORM?Yes. The school environment is designed to reflect the dress and atmosphere of a corporate workplace. As such, the students wear a uniform daily. All students will be taught to dress and groom themselves in a manner appropriate for a professional work environment.
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ARE THERE SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?Yes, sports offered include volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, and baseball. Our sports compete as part of CSAA. Clubs and other activities are determined based on student interest but currently include Choir, Yearbook, Black Student Union, Art Club, Drama, and much more. You can find a complete list on our XXX page.
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WHEN AND HOW CAN I PAY TUITION?Payments can be made via check, cash, or credit card to the Finance Office in person, through mail, or over the phone. Recurring payments can be scheduled through the Finance Office. Monthly or quarterly payment options are available. If you are on a payment plan, your tuition payments are due on the first of every month from August through May. Payments are made via Black Baud. The Tuition Manager will set up the account for you. If you have any questions regarding tuition, please contact our Tuition Manager, Ms. Gladys Garcia at glgarcia@cristoreyny.org.
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CAN I EARN COLLEGE CREDIT?Yes. You can elect to take one of the many AP classes we offer and then take an AP test at the conclusion of the class. If you earn a high enough score on the test, you can request that the College Board send the report to your prospective college or university.
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HOW RIGOROUS IS THE CURRICULUM?We have a rigorous college preparatory curriculum offering a recognized diploma. Students should expect to be challenged and work hard to attain the skills that will lead them to succeed in college and beyond.
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DOES MY FAMILY'S HOUSEHOLD INCOME INFLUENCE MY APPLICATION?Yes. As noted in our mission statement, We choose to provide opportunities for those who would not have the financial ability to attend a private college prep option. Our income guideline sheet will help you to see if you are eligible for admission consideration.
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DO ALL STUDENTS HAVE TO WORK?Yes. All students participate in the Corporate Work-Study Program for all four years at Cristo Rey New York. Therefore, as a requirement for admission, all students must be 14 years old and have the necessary documentation to be legally employed in the USA. Students who cannot hold a job cannot remain in the academic program.
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IS THERE A FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION?Yes. The FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment must be completed along with the admissions application. If you are admitted, the acceptance letter, including your financial aid award, will be mailed and emailed to you. If you need assistance completing the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, set up an appointment with us today!
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IF I'M ACCEPTED, HOW DO I REGISTER?Within the acceptance package, there will be instructions on how to submit the registration fee and necessary forms. Payments can be paid in person or mailed into the Admissions Office. Our mailing address is To pay your registration fee online, complete the Admissions Response Form.
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IS THERE AN ENTRANCE EXAM?No. We do not require the TACHS, ISEE, or HSPT. We use the grades, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation that you submit when you apply. If your application is considered for review you will then be invited to come in for an assessment and interview.
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HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE?For admission to grade 9 or 10 for the 2025-2026 school year, your family’s annual household income generally may not exceed the amount shown below in the second column for your household size.
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ARE TUITION PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?Tuition will be paid in ten monthly payments from August through May. Should your family experience an unexpected hardship which affects your ability to pay tuition, please contact the school.
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WHAT DOES TUITION INCLUDE?Tuition includes: Classes, textbooks Transportation to the worksite Meals - breakfast and lunch
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HOW IS MY FAMILY CONTRIBUTION DETERMINED?CRNYHS uses a third party service, FACTS , to determine eligibility and family contribution. All applicants are required to submit their family's federal income tax return through the third party provider. You are also required to submit your parent(s) or guardian(s) W-2 Form to verify your most recent annual income. If you do not file an income tax return or if you do not receive a Form W-2, please contact the admissions team to discuss alternate forms of income documents that may be submitted.
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ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES OR COSTS?Costs not included in tuition are: uniform, technology, replacement costs for lost books, unreturned extracurricular activities items, grade level fees.
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WHAT ROLE DOES THE CWSP HAVE IN FUNDING THE SCHOOL?Students earn a majority of their education cost through the Corporate Work Study Program, which provides our schools with a sustainable revenue model that does not rely solely on tuition, traditional fundraising, or government funding. When a Cristo Rey school reaches full enrollment (400 students), the financial model reflects approximately 50% of funds earned through the Corporate Work Study Program, 40% secured through fundraising, and 10% collected from a modest family contribution.
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AS A PARTNER, WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?The three biggest responsibilities are to: Provide a supervisor(s) who believes in the program and the success of Cristo Rey New York students. Provide meaningful work for the student and explain to him/her the importance of their role on the team. Provide a positive working environment for the student worker.
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HOW DO STUDENTS MAKE UP WORK DAYS?Each student worker is expected to attend work each and every day they are assigned. The CWSP has strict rules for student workers missing work for any reason other than illness or family emergency. Student workers are expected to make up any missed days (including days missed for illness or family emergency).
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HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION GET INVOLVED?Organizations can get involved in many ways, including hiring a team of students, or sponsoring a team of students to work for a non-profit. Along with providing job opportunities to our student workers, we also have volunteer events for organizations to get involved with. Get started by reaching out to our team.
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WHO HANDLES PAYROLL AND BENEFITS?CRNYHS takes care of payroll, W-4, I-9 verification, insurance, and workers compensation.
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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF HIRING A CRNYHS STUDENT?Partners provide job opportunities that enable hard working students with limited economic resources an opportunity to receive an affordable, private school education. Partners support the local community by educating New York’s future leaders. Partners bring diversity to the workplace. Partners avoid personnel headaches; the Corporate Work Study team handles all personnel concerns. Partners gain benefit savings; students are employed by the Corporate Work Study Program and therefore our partners do not pay taxes, healthcare, or other employee expenditures. Partners gain reliable workers who are transported to work by the Corporate Work Study Program. Partners hire a trained part-time workforce to draw from as special projects arise during student holidays and summer vacation.
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IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS?Yes. Students must be at least 14 years old to work for a corporate job partner.
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DO STUDENTS GET PAID DIRECTLY?The corporate partner fee goes to CRNYHS not the student, and is applied to the cost of their education. On a partner-by-partner basis, students may have the opportunity to work during holiday and summer breaks. The Corporate Work Study Program manages the processes for pay earned during these breaks, which the students receive directly unless it is for a make-up day.
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WHO SUPERVISES THE STUDENT WORKER?An on-site supervisor at the corporate work partner company will guide and support students at work. CRNYHS Partnership Associates will coordinate with on-site supervisors to provide the necessary guidance, training, and care that students need to succeed in the workplace. If needed, all disciplinary actions are conducted by Corporate Work Study Program staff.
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HOW CAN STUDENTS LEGALLY WORK?The United States Department of Labor Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR § 570.37, specifically authorizes Cristo Rey Network schools to operate the Corporate Work Study Program within federal child labor laws. Each local Corporate Work Study Program is committed to full compliance with the federal regulation in addition to respective state labor laws. Students must be eligible to work in the United States.
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I AM INTERESTED IN TRANSFERRING FROM MY CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL TO CRISTO REY NEW YORK, WHEN CAN I APPLY?We recommend students interested in transferring to CRNYHS apply in January.
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CAN I TRANSFER TO CRNYHS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR?No. We do not take transfer students during the school year because all new students must attend a three-week training session in the summer prior to enrollment.
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SERVICES OFFEREDAcademic support Educational assessment Individual counseling Peer mediation Student, teacher, and guardian collaboration Counseling classes Psychoeducational groups Family consultations Referrals to outside agencies and resources Crisis management
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STUDENT REFERRALSWe encourage students to reach out to any counselor, not just their assigned counselor. You can also stop by our office any time. If you'd like to speak to the first available counselor, please email counseling@cristoreyny.org. All counseling sessions are completely confidential. The School Counseling team is always available to our students and families. If you are concerned about a student’s well-being, please reach out to us.
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RESOURCESNYCWell (https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/) LifeNet (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/dmh/dmh-lifenet-brochure.pdf) Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis
From the tech industry to healthcare to financial planning to law, CRNYHS students will have a variety of opportunities for their work study placements. Tasks performed by students can vary depending on the industry, but all students receive training during the summer and attend a weekly professional skills class to ensure each student is set up for success in their role.
TASKS COMPLETED BY STUDENTS
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Data entry of purchase orders
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Assist with processing of accounts payable (verify vendor invoice + attach check)
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Assist in the processing of expense reports
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Allocate corporate expenses, such as phone bills, across departments
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Check incoming invoices; enter data into a spreadsheet and circulate for approval
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File trade confirms and trading tickets
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Scan credit documents and ensure completeness of credit files; prepare batches for off-site distribution
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Check transactions in off-site employee accounts: open statements, ID documents, code, scan, and batch documents for shipment
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Patriot Act compliance (ensure completeness of account opening documentation); archive regulatory documents
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Assist in the processing of new employee Securities Registration and existing employee continuing education
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Assist in preparations for recruiting at college job fairs
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Filing services
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Process interview and new hire paperwork
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Data entry for commissions; investigate payroll issues
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Reconcile HR data across several databases
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Distribute and track evaluation forms
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PeopleSoft data management, filing, processing of new hires and terminations
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Process new employee security passes and documents
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Input CRM information
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Equipment allocation, reallocation and inventory
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Order processing for new equipment
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Helpdesk triage; installing new programs
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Prepare presentation materials
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Assist with client events (name tags, marketing folders)
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Assist with checking-in patients and transporting patients within hospital grounds
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Transport patients upon admittance, discharge, and as needed for procedures
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Deliver patient satisfaction surveys to patients before discharge
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Making hospital beds and preparing patient bags
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Assisting with general duties throughout the various departments: Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, and Cardiology
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Stock patient room closets with linen and supplies for the nursing staff
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Mail delivery and copy room support (including use of large-scale copy machines and cutting + binding equipment)
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Backup phone duty for main reception
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Maintain schedule for appointment rooms; prepare rooms for meetings
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Manage supplies inventory
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Assist in organizing library; sort and distribute practice supply books; re-shelve returned materials (files + periodicals); data entry of library research requests
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Prepare documentation for shipping
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Translation services
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The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) at Cristo Rey New York seeks corporate job partners with full-time, entry-level positions for our students. Our bright and motivated young professionals are trained and ready to perform administrative tasks such as filing, copying, faxing, mailroom support, data entry, front office, and customer service.
Our current corporate work-study sponsors include some of New York’s largest companies with global and national reach; small and medium companies with locally focused businesses as well as some of the leading nonprofit organizations in our community.
Search Partner Directory
*Denotes 10+ years
Corporate Partner | Category |
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William H. Sadlier, Inc.* | Advertising, Media & Publishing |
BMO Capital Markets Corp | Banking & Finance |
Brigade Capital Management | Banking & Finance |
Clarion Partners | Banking & Finance |
Cohen and Steers | Banking & Finance |
Evercore Partners Services East, LLC | Banking & Finance |
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. | Banking & Finance |
Popular Bank | Banking & Finance |
Ruane Cunniff LP | Banking & Finance |
Veritas Capital | Banking & Finance |
FOR PARTNERS
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Flexible Student Team Structure
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A team of 5 students can share one role or work across different departments. Each student works one day per week throughout the school year.
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Accomplish Work With Eager And Reliable Students
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Students come ready to work after participating in an intensive summer business program and continuing education in a weekly professional skills class.
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Partnership Associates Support Each Partnership
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A CWSP associate manages daily logistics, supports each partnership, and ensures students meet expectations.
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We Manage the HR Needs of Student Workers
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CWSP manages employment eligibility, payroll, insurance, taxes, and other employment details.
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FOR STUDENTS
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Boost Self- Esteem and Confidence
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Personal pride in earning a portion of their own tuition through their work over four years.
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Develop Self-efficacy and Agency Required for a Viable and Productive Future
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Development of important life skills such as persistence, critical thinking, responsibility, while also developing marketable skills to be ready to participate in a diverse workforce.
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Make Connections with Corporate Workplaces
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Students are nurtured in a network of supportive mentors and professional contacts.
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Academic and Career Growth
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Growing awareness between a student's academics, future education goals, and career planning.
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Gain Exposure to a Wide Range of Career Opportunities
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Cristo Rey partners with over 120 organizations each year, giving students the chance to encounter many different professions.
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WHY PARTNER
Without intentional investments in people and communities of color, as well as the organizations that work to address the removal of systemic barriers, real change will remain out of reach. Become a corporate partner today, and invest in the development of a diverse workforce.
Decrease Economic Disparities
Help close the wealth divide by strengthening the pathway to a college degree. Individuals with a four-year degree earn over $1M more over a lifetime than individuals with a two-year degree.
Remove Institutional Barriers
Provide students with early access to professional networks and environments typically underrepresented in their communities, equipping them with social and technical acumen to enter and excel at careers they may not have otherwise considered.
Foster Equity and Opportunity
Be at the forefront of industry efforts to invest in education and essential workplace skills, building a more just society with equitable opportunities for all.
It’s more than an internship:
It’s connecting potential to opportunity
HIRE RELIABLE, SUCCESSFUL WORKERS
Across the Cristo Rey Network, 94% of students meet or exceed expectations in the workplace. The program benefits the bottom line by helping build a dependable and consistent workforce.
DEVELOP DIVERSE TALENT
Create a 21st-century pipeline for skilled workers by intentionally investing in the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce talent pool.
GIVE BACK
Invest in the greater good of our community through workforce development in underserved communities while furthering the educational experience and career aspirations of our students.