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.
Corporate Work Study Program
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 job valuable job experience
“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
