CORPORATE
CORPORATE WORK STUDY
At Cristo Rey New York High School, we empower students to be college-ready, work-prepared, and ready for life with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
Cristo Rey New York provides students with a rigorous college prep education and a unique Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) in which students work one day per week. It enables students to directly contribute to the cost of their education while exposing them to the world of work; learning firsthand the values of hard work and responsibility while building professional relationships.
Our work-study program enables students to earn up to half of the cost of their education allowing us to serve families that would not typically be able to afford a college prep education. This experience is an essential part of our students’ education and growth.
An innovative and effective model, the Corporate Work Study Program connects student potential to opportunity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Partners provide job opportunities that enable hard working students with limited economic resources an opportunity to receive an affordable, private school education.
Partners support the local community by educating New York’s future leaders.
Partners bring diversity to the workplace.
Partners avoid personnel headaches; the Corporate Work Study team handles all personnel concerns.
Partners gain benefit savings; students are employed by the Corporate Work Study Program and therefore our partners do not pay taxes, healthcare, or other employee expenditures.
Partners gain reliable workers who are transported to work by the Corporate Work Study Program.
Partners hire a trained part-time workforce to draw from as special projects arise during student holidays and summer vacation.
Students earn a majority of their education cost through the Corporate Work Study Program, which provides our schools with a sustainable revenue model that does not rely solely on tuition, traditional fundraising, or government funding. When a Cristo Rey school reaches full enrollment (400 students), the financial model reflects approximately 50% of funds earned through the Corporate Work Study Program, 40% secured through fundraising, and 10% collected from a modest family contribution.
The three biggest responsibilities are to:
Provide a supervisor(s) who believes in the program and the success of Cristo Rey New York students.
Provide meaningful work for the student and explain to him/her the importance of their role on the team.
Provide a positive working environment for the student worker.
An on-site supervisor at the corporate work partner company will guide and support students at work. CRNYHS Partnership Associates will coordinate with on-site supervisors to provide the necessary guidance, training, and care that students need to succeed in the workplace. If needed, all disciplinary actions are conducted by Corporate Work Study Program staff.
The United States Department of Labor Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR § 570.37, specifically authorizes Cristo Rey Network schools to operate the Corporate Work Study Program within federal child labor laws. Each local Corporate Work Study Program is committed to full compliance with the federal regulation in addition to respective state labor laws. Students must be eligible to work in the United States.
The corporate partner fee goes to CRNYHS not the student, and is applied to the cost of their education. On a partner-by-partner basis, students may have the opportunity to work during holiday and summer breaks. The Corporate Work Study Program manages the processes for pay earned during these breaks, which the students receive directly unless it is for a make-up day.
CRNYHS takes care of payroll, W-4, I-9 verification, insurance, and workers compensation.
Yes. Students must be at least 14 years old to work for a corporate job partner.
Each student worker is expected to attend work each and every day they are assigned. The CWSP has strict rules for student workers missing work for any reason other than illness or family emergency. Student workers are expected to make up any missed days (including days missed for illness or family emergency).
Organizations can get involved in many ways, including hiring a team of students, or sponsoring a team of students to work for a non-profit. Along with providing job opportunities to our student workers, we also have volunteer events for organizations to get involved with. Get started by reaching out to our team.
From the tech industry to healthcare to financial planning to law, CRNYHS students will have a variety of opportunities for their work study placements. Tasks performed by students can vary depending on the industry, but all students receive training during the summer and attend a weekly professional skills class to ensure each student is set up for success in their role.
TASKS COMPLETED BY STUDENTS
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Data entry of purchase orders
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Assist with processing of accounts payable (verify vendor invoice + attach check)
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Assist in the processing of expense reports
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Allocate corporate expenses, such as phone bills, across departments
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Check incoming invoices; enter data into a spreadsheet and circulate for approval
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File trade confirms and trading tickets
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Scan credit documents and ensure completeness of credit files; prepare batches for off-site distribution
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Check transactions in off-site employee accounts: open statements, ID documents, code, scan, and batch documents for shipment
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Patriot Act compliance (ensure completeness of account opening documentation); archive regulatory documents
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Assist in the processing of new employee Securities Registration and existing employee continuing education
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Assist in preparations for recruiting at college job fairs
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Filing services
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Process interview and new hire paperwork
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Data entry for commissions; investigate payroll issues
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Reconcile HR data across several databases
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Distribute and track evaluation forms
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PeopleSoft data management, filing, processing of new hires and terminations
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Process new employee security passes and documents
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Input CRM information
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Equipment allocation, reallocation and inventory
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Order processing for new equipment
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Helpdesk triage; installing new programs
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Prepare presentation materials
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Assist with client events (name tags, marketing folders)
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Assist with checking-in patients and transporting patients within hospital grounds
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Transport patients upon admittance, discharge, and as needed for procedures
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Deliver patient satisfaction surveys to patients before discharge
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Making hospital beds and preparing patient bags
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Assisting with general duties throughout the various departments: Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, and Cardiology
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Stock patient room closets with linen and supplies for the nursing staff
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Mail delivery and copy room support (including use of large-scale copy machines and cutting + binding equipment)
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Backup phone duty for main reception
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Maintain schedule for appointment rooms; prepare rooms for meetings
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Manage supplies inventory
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Assist in organizing library; sort and distribute practice supply books; re-shelve returned materials (files + periodicals); data entry of library research requests
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Prepare documentation for shipping
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Translation services
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The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) at Cristo Rey New York seeks corporate job partners with full-time, entry-level positions for our students. Our bright and motivated young professionals are trained and ready to perform administrative tasks such as filing, copying, faxing, mailroom support, data entry, front office, and customer service.
Our current corporate work-study sponsors include some of New York’s largest companies with global and national reach; small and medium companies with locally focused businesses as well as some of the leading nonprofit organizations in our community.
Search Partner Directory
*Denotes 10+ years
Corporate Partner | Category |
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America Media | Advertising, Media & Publishing |
William H. Sadlier, Inc.* | Advertising, Media & Publishing |
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation | Arts, Culture & Sports |
Major League Baseball | Arts, Culture & Sports |
Annaly Capiral Management | Banking & Finance |
BMO Capital Markets Corp | Banking & Finance |
Brigade Capital Management | Banking & Finance |
Clarion Partners | Banking & Finance |
Cohen and Steers | Banking & Finance |
Evercore Partners Services East, LLC | Banking & Finance |
FOR PARTNERS
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Flexible Student Team Structure
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A team of 5 students can share one role or work across different departments. Each student works one day per week throughout the school year.
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Accomplish Work With Eager And Reliable Students
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Students come ready to work after participating in an intensive summer business program and continuing education in a weekly professional skills class.
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Partnership Associates Support Each Partnership
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A CWSP associate manages daily logistics, supports each partnership, and ensures students meet expectations.
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We Manage the HR Needs of Student Workers
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CWSP manages employment eligibility, payroll, insurance, taxes, and other employment details.
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FOR STUDENTS
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Boost Self- Esteem and Confidence
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Personal pride in earning a portion of their own tuition through their work over four years.
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Develop Self-efficacy and Agency Required for a Viable and Productive Future
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Development of important life skills such as persistence, critical thinking, responsibility, while also developing marketable skills to be ready to participate in a diverse workforce.
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Make Connections with Corporate Workplaces
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Students are nurtured in a network of supportive mentors and professional contacts.
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Academic and Career Growth
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Growing awareness between a student's academics, future education goals, and career planning.
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Gain Exposure to a Wide Range of Career Opportunities
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Cristo Rey partners with over 120 organizations each year, giving students the chance to encounter many different professions.
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WHY PARTNER
Without intentional investments in people and communities of color, as well as the organizations that work to address the removal of systemic barriers, real change will remain out of reach. Become a corporate partner today, and invest in the development of a diverse workforce.
Decrease Economic Disparities
Help close the wealth divide by strengthening the pathway to a college degree. Individuals with a four-year degree earn over $1M more over a lifetime than individuals with a two-year degree.
Remove Institutional Barriers
Provide students with early access to professional networks and environments typically underrepresented in their communities, equipping them with social and technical acumen to enter and excel at careers they may not have otherwise considered.
Foster Equity and Opportunity
Be at the forefront of industry efforts to invest in education and essential workplace skills, building a more just society with equitable opportunities for all.
It’s more than an internship:
It’s connecting potential to opportunity
HIRE RELIABLE, SUCCESSFUL WORKERS
Across the Cristo Rey Network, 94% of students meet or exceed expectations in the workplace. The program benefits the bottom line by helping build a dependable and consistent workforce.
DEVELOP DIVERSE TALENT
Create a 21st-century pipeline for skilled workers by intentionally investing in the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce talent pool.
GIVE BACK
Invest in the greater good of our community through workforce development in underserved communities while furthering the educational experience and career aspirations of our students.