How It Works

Cristo Rey New York High School’s unique Corporate Work Study Program enables our students to earn 60% 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 five with each person working four full days per month

Client Commitment

• Contract with Cristo Rey to fill a full-time entry level job
• Pay $29,000 for one full time equivalent (one job team of five 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 up to 60% 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. Jeffrey has 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 Brian Heese, the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program, at bheese@cristoreyny.org or 212-996-7000 ext. 214 for more information.