What Our Sponsors are Saying

Why has this revolutionary model for funding education worked so well that it's been supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and used to support 19 schools around the United States?

The short answer is because our students are willing to work and learn and are able to provide valuable services to the corporate sponsors who employ them. Cristo Rey model schools all rely on an incredibly unique and fruitful partnership between businesses and schools. If you'd like to become a part of this partnership as a Corporate Sponsor, please contact Erick Soderberg at 773-251-4464 or visit our become a sponsor page.

What are sponsor companies saying about the Corporate Work Study Program:

Excellent way to fill a high turnover job and a good way to give back to the community.

—Bertha Siguentes, Chicago Underwriting Group, Inc.

I like the school’s mission and approach. This has been a valuable experience for our firm.—Tom Zidar, Wayne Hummer Wealth Management

I would recommend to anybody who has a need they would like to fill with capable, motivated workers and would also like to contribute to their community.—Mark Main, McKinsey & Company

It can make financial sense for a company, but also serve the needs of our local community for which we are all responsible.—Adrian Garibay, U.S. Soccer Federation

[We would recommend] to other healthcare organizations as it is a good way to introduce high school students to careers in healthcare. — Pamela Morgan, Loyola University Medical Center

Quality administration and students, positive impact on the community… — LaShona Jackson, Aon Corporation

I have recommended [the CWSP] to fellow IT leaders at other companies.—Annette Winkelman, Deloitte Consulting

We always recommend Cristo Rey.—Alyn Cardarelli, Allscripts