How It Works

Cristo Rey New York High School’s unique Corporate Work Study Program enables our students to earn 70% of the cost of their education, while at the same time introducing them to some of the most prestigious corporations and not for profit institutions in New York City.  

Student Work + Client Commitment = A Unique Educational Opportunity

Student Work

• Monday through Friday
• standard daily business hours (approximately 9:30am-5:15pm)
• in job sharing teams of four with each person working five full days per month

Client Commitment

• Contract with Cristo Rey to fill a full-time entry level job
• Pay $27,500 for one full time equivalent (one job team of four students)
• Have student workers on site from Labor Day through the third week in June
• Cristo Rey handles payroll, W-R, I-9, Workers Compensation, FICA. 

A Unique Educational Opportunity for Students

• Assign their earnings to Cristo Rey to pay for 70% of the cost of their education
• Receive a college prep education while gaining valuable job experience

What Clients Are Saying

“Jeffrey has been a tremendous help to our recruiting team, and has even provided assistance to outside groups with the same “Go Getter” attitude we value every week.  At Ernst & Young, we believe in quality performers, and Jeffrey had proven his quality and dedication time and time again.” –Ernst & Young LLP

"Are you sure Raquel is only in high school? She's a champ! Very hard worker, and never stops until the job is done!" –BearingPoint

"Jorge is a joy to work with--punctual, professional, and polite. I look forward to working with him again." -White and Case LLP

"Johanna is priceless! I always look forward to working with her. She is an asset to our company, and we all appreciate her very much." -Horizon Asset Management

Questions?
Please contact Mr. Brian Heese, the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program, at bheese@cristoreyny.org or 212-996-7000 ext. 214 for more information.