Becoming More Valuable to Our Business Partners The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) has a unique understanding of the threats that face American corporations during the pandemic. As partners, we share many of the same challenges; how to maintain productivity, decisions about working and learning remotely, what are the required skills for the “new normal”- just to name a few. … Read More
Corporate Work Study Program: Freshman Ready for Work
Freshman Ready for Work After Training in the Corporate Work Study Program Freshmen spend many hours in the CWSP going over the basics of how to work in a corporate environment. The topics covered span a wide range of skills that students (and adults) need to survive and thrive in a business environment. Email Etiquette Timecard Training Professional Chit Chat … Read More
Corporate Work Study Honors Its Business Partners
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
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
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
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
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
AbbVie Includes CRSM in Global Leadership Meeting
On Monday, November 18th, AbbVie invited 14 CRSM students that currently work in their Business Technical Solutions Group to be a part of the BTS Leadership Forum. Students got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to speak with Technical Solutions managers from all over the world. Three of our students spoke to the group about their responsibilities at AbbVie and their plans for … Read More
The Summer Culture Club: Teachers and students seek high adventure
The question, “What did you do for your summer vacation” reverberated through the halls of CRSM these first weeks back at school as teachers and students recounted their tales of significant travel and educational adventures. From climbing Machu Picchu in Peru, to drumming circles, to college campuses and the golf course, each story was more exciting than the next. On … Read More
Mentor, mentor: Area professionals share their wisdom, support
Role models are figures who actively bring change and inspire people to achieve new heights. This summer and during the first weeks of school, area business persons shared their wisdom on and off the job to help students make the right choices and aspire them to achieve great things. We are grateful to the 30 volunteers who shared their time … Read More