CWS FAQs

A corporate partner is a local business or organization that provides work-study jobs to students as part of the Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program. 

You should consider becoming a corporate partner if your company: 

• Has an annual revenue of at least $100,000. 
• Is a for-profit business or organization. 
• Has at least one full-time employee. 

The Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program allows students to work at local businesses and organizations one day a week during the school year. This work-study program provides students with valuable work experience and allows them to earn part of their tuition. 

Any business or organization needing entry-level employees can become a corporate partner with Cristo Rey Network Schools. Partners range from law firms and hospitals to banks and construction companies. 

To become a corporate partner with Cristo Rey Network Schools, you can fill out this form. A representative from the network will then contact you to discuss partnership opportunities. 

Becoming a corporate partner with Cristo Rey Network Schools is free. Instead, the program offers an affordable way for businesses to access talented young professionals and support the education of low-income students. 

The time commitment for being a corporate partner with Cristo Rey Network Schools is one day a week during the school year. Each student works one day a week at the partner organization, allowing for flexibility and minimal disruption to the organization's workflow. 

8. What kind of training or support is provided? 

Cristo Rey Network Schools provides training and support for corporate partners throughout the partnership process. This includes training on how to work with students and ongoing support from the school's staff. 

This support includes: 

1. Orientation to the program, an overview of the school, its mission, and goals, as well as information about what it means to be a Corporate Work Partner (CWP). 
2. A one-on-one interview with your assigned CWP coordinator will help you determine if this opportunity is right for you and your company. 
3. Training on how best to participate in our schools' activities or sponsoring an event like our annual golf tournament.

The number of students that a business works with as a corporate partner varies based on the organization's needs and capacity. However, most partners typically work with between one and five students. 

As a corporate partner with Cristo Rey Network Schools, your business will significantly impact the education and professional development of low-income students in your community. By providing work-study jobs, you will help students gain valuable work experience, earn part of their tuition, and develop important professional skills. Additionally, your partnership will help to support the mission of Cristo Rey Network Schools, which is to transform urban education and empower the next generation of leaders.