Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner visited Waukegan and stopped by CRSM June 28, 2018 for an informal chat with students, faculty, board members and work-study partners, and tour of the school. During the roundtable session held in the library, he said he strongly supports programs such as the Corporate Work Study program and praised students for their hard work and for … Read More
“Work has allowed me to improve as an individual and become comfortable being uncomfortable.”
Marco, a senior who has worked at Pasquesi Home and Gardens and Grainger, will be attending Villanova next fall. This is the speech he delivered at our Evening of Gratitude to our Business Partners on May 9, 2018. Good evening, my name is Marco and I am a senior at Cristo Rey. I am honored to be here with all of … Read More
“I learned that it was up to me to take action.”
Cindy, a senior, works at Discover Financial Services and will be attending Beloit College in the fall. This is the speech she delivered at our Evening of Gratitude to our Business Partners on May 9, 2018. Good evening, my name is Cindy and I am a senior here at Cristo Rey St. Martin. I am excited to share with you … Read More
“I was determined to open up my horizons and contribute to my school and work community.”
Dulce, a senior, who works at North Shore Health Systems and will be attending Arrupe College in the fall. This is the speech she delivered at our Evening of Gratitude to our Business Partners on May 9, 2018. Good evening everyone. My name is Dulce and I am a senior at Cristo Rey St Martin. After graduating in June, I look … Read More
“Because of Walgreens and CWSP, I am on track to have an internship in my dream job.”
Erik, a senior who works at Walgreens Boots Alliance and will be attending Elmhurst College in the fall. This is the speech he delivered at our Evening of Gratitude to our Business Partners on May 9, 2018. Good evening, my name Is Erik. I am very happy to be speaking to you all today. I am a transfer student. When I … Read More
Career Exploration Event Inspires Young Minds to Achieve Success
Forty local professionals from myriad fields ranging from accountants and engineers to a nurse practitioner and human resources recruiter, shared advice and insights on how students can pursue degrees that will take them to the next level in the pursuit of their career areas at a Career Exploration event held recently at CRSM. “In addition to a phenomenal exposure and … Read More
How to be Awesome: Experts help CRSM seniors craft their professional brand
Seniors were encouraged to bring an “open mind and positive attitude” Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 when experts from financial services, talent acquisition and social media and marketing at area firms shared their insights with students on how to create their own unique “brand.” Topics for the day included everything from “The value of social capital,” and “Creating Your Own Path: … Read More
AbbVie Technology Team Inspires CRSM Students to Become “Techies”
Jose Castaneda is one of those people who gets really excited about technology. At AbbVie Inc., where he is an Information Security/Business Systems Analyst, his boss says that “techies,” Jose’s colleagues who develop the technology, play a pivitol role in the “amazing things we do in health care.” This fall, in tandem with the National Techies Day in October, Jose, … Read More
Education to Employment: Lunch and learn about careers
In the spirit of Knights helping Knights, and the Lake County business community helping our students, Cristo Rey St. Martin is looking to alumni and other area business persons to share their professional and personal experience and expertise with current CRSM students. New this year, CRSM is launching a series of Monday “Lunch and Learn” sessions in which alumni and … Read More
Operation School Supplies
For many Cristo Rey families, getting their kids ready for back to school is another financial struggle when they’re trying hard to make ends meet. We are very thankful to two of our Corporate Work Study partners for their contributions this year at the start of school. La Voz, the Hispanic ERG at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and employees at Hollister Inc. … Read More