On June 10th, the Corporate Work Study Program held its annual Business Partner Appreciation Event. The event was recorded live and presented to CRSM’s business partners at a private virtual gathering. CWSP Staff presented The Five, Ten and Fifteen Year Partnership Awards to companies in recognition of their continued support through the years. FIVE YEAR AWARD CVS Health North Shore … Read More
“A Long and Winding Road”: An Interview with Rogerr Oliva
I talked with Rogerr (CRSM ’13 NIU ’19) from his office at home in Gurnee, IL. His journey to graduation from Northern Illinois University involved enough twists, turns and detours to discourage any driver. But Rogerr (yes, two Rs) is not like most. His gracious and unassuming attitude comes through immediately, as does his intellect. The course of his academic … Read More
Corporate Work Study: Accolades and Senior Goodbyes
As the year comes to a close, the CWSP has a lot to be proud of; even as they say goodbye to their Seniors – who performed better than any other prior class. Business Partners Presented Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors with Their Work Study Awards: click here Corporate Work Study Staff Say Their Final Farewells to Senior Workers: … Read More
“Resilient, Adaptable and Determined”: An Interview with Jessena Fields
I talked with Jessena (CRSM ’15 SIU ’19) as she was beginning her exit from Carbondale, IL after her recent graduation from Southern Illinois University. Heading toward Houston, her plans include growing her successful on-line business, eventually reopening her hair and clothing boutique and getting her master’s in marketing. After speaking with her I came away knowing I spoke with … Read More
“Checking back”: An Interview with Kevin Castro
I caught up with Kevin (CRSM ’13, Connecticut College ’17) shortly after he recorded a speech that played during Cristo Rey’s recent fundraiser. You might also recognize him from an Alumni Spotlight he did several years ago. I decided to check back in with him and hear about what he’s been up to since that last interview. The following … Read More
Work Study: Career Assignments
Students were recently asked to create job descriptions of their CWSP jobs. After completing a PowerPoint training module and a reflection on a year with their company, they are now in the process of creating videos to say thank you to their work supervisors. Career Pathways Jhoseline wrote: “Today I had a storm of ideas. Where I see … Read More
Stories from the Academics Department
A Note from Marlene Eby, Assistant Principal Hello to our CRSM Family, On Monday March 30th, Spring Break ended and CRSM students began their e-learning programs. Prior to the beginning of e-learning, Dr. Odiotti and I were in contact with all of our teachers and our various teams working and meeting via tele-conference to prepare our students academically, socially and … Read More
The Corporate Work Study Program Adapts
above: in one of the last on-campus activities prior to spring break, the CWSP held their most successful Career Day to date. A letter from The Corporate Work Study Department: Though COVID-19 has interrupted students’ on-site work at our Business Partners’ campuses, the Corporate Work Study Program is not about to let change the school-wide trend of steadily improving student … Read More
Girl Undaunted: An Interview with Laura Pizano
Laura (CRSM ’13, MSOE ‘21) and I first spoke while she was in the middle of her family’s move to a new residence and as she was starting her e-classes at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Like most students across the country, she is adjusting to the tectonic shifts occurring across the academic landscape. She spoke eloquently about the challenges she … Read More
Grainger Hosts Corporate Work Study Meeting
On Wednesday, February 26th, Grainger hosted over 70 business partner executives who gathered to participate in round-table discussions meant to maximize the benefits to the companies, managers, student supervisors and Cristo Rey students who participate in the CWSP. After a continental breakfast was served, Rudy Juarez, Vice President & GM, Latin America/Global Export welcomed everyone and invited President Preston Kendall … Read More