The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)

Our CWSP program meets your business needs and drives success.

In addition to its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, Cristo Rey St. Martin is known for its innovative Corporate Work Study Program. We are proud of the hard work and creativity of our highly-motivated students — each carries a full course load. They are a group of diverse and talented individuals.

Flexible Work Arrangements

We work with you to create flexible work arrangements because we understand they can offer benefits for both you and our students- such as workforce retention, sustainability, and work-life balance. We are able to adapt and meet the needs of our business partners with their distinctive workplace styles or requirements. Whether a workplace calls for in-person, remote, or hybrid settings, we are adept at collaborating with you to ensure our students thrive in any professional environment.

Workplace Readiness Training
We don’t just connect with your company or organization; we partner and build relationships.  We work with you to match students with their best fit so they can reach achievable goals for your organization.  To prepare each student for the work-study program, CRSM hosts workplace readiness training. We teach foundational skills that are transferable to any career and monitor and work closely with you and the student on an ongoing basis through a dedicated CWSP staff member and your supervisor.  Students come prepared for work with a clear understanding of the criteria by which they will be evaluated for performance. This helps guarantee success and productivity for both the students and the departments in which they work.
CWSP: A Separate 501c(3)
The Corporate Work Study Program is a separately incorporated non-profit and functions like an employment agency. Your company pays a competitive fee for the services provided. It is a business expense, not a donation. Student earnings are applied directly to their education. The money earned covers the cost of tuition not covered by traditional fundraising and family tuition payments, making a college preparatory education possible for those who otherwise could not afford it. Cristo Rey manages all job-related paperwork and employment expenses including payroll taxes, worker’s comp, liability insurance and benefits. This allows students and our business partners to focus on work, relationships and impact.

Download our Corporate Work Study Program brochure below to learn more

To learn more about how the school helps students be College Ready, click here.

CWSP Staff

Giselle Baca

CWSP Coordinator/Operations Lead
CWSP
Phone: 224-637-9563
gisellebaca@cristoreystmartin.org

Celia Cambray-Hernandez

CWSP Coordinator
Work Study
Phone: 847-445-1673
celiacambray@cristoreystmartin.org

Marcelino Hernandez

CWSP Transportation Coordinator
CWSP
Phone: 847-344-7273
marcelinohernandez@cristoreystmartin.org

Mari-Lou Menezes

IVC Volunteer
CWSP
mari-loumenezes@cristoreystmartin.org

Lori Oportobell

Associate Director of the Corporate Work Study Program
CWSP
Phone: 847-477-2601
lorioportobell@cristoreystmartin.org

Keith Schoeneberger

IVC Volunteer
CWSP
keithschoeneberger@cristoreystmartin.org

Sara Stanke

Director of Corporate Work Study Business Development
CWSP
Phone: 224-565-3272
sarastanke@cristoreystmartin.org

CWSP News

Bright Minds, Big Ideas: Abbott & CRSM Partner for Student Success

Bright Minds, Big Ideas: Abbott & CRSM Partner for Student Success

Bright minds and big ideas filled CRSM during CWSP freshman training week as Abbott volunteers joined students for hands-on workshops. A total of 39 Abbott employees, coordinated by alum Oscar Gonzalez, CRMS ‘17, and Abbott Organization Change Manager Summer Camper,...

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

This summer, 40 Cristo Rey St. Martin students—26 rising juniors and 14 rising seniors—are participating in an intensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program through a valued partnership with Dominican University. Running from June 17th through August 15th, the...

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

The Corporate Work Study Program doesn’t end for existing CRSM students just because it’s summer break. During the summer, our business partners have the opportunity to participate in the Work For Pay program. The Summer Work for Pay program allows our business...

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