Montrose will work to expand the sponsor base by at least two new full sponsors within the next year to enable 8 students to sustain access to quality Jesuit education.
The primary goal of providing access to a quality education to students at or below the poverty level requires the support of corporate and individual sponsors. Private and public companies contract with Cristo Rey Jesuit for teams of up to four students to provide lower level clerical jobs in their offices. The partnerships are invaluable as they provide a sense of community and commitment to the program, that has contributed greatly to the success of the students.
Cristo Rey Jesuit uses an innovative Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP) as part of its curriculum to empower its students. They earn more than half of the cost of their education while gaining life-changing professional work experience. All Cristo Rey Jesuit students are required to participate in the CWSP.
* Students participate in a summer CWSP training initiative and develop basic workplace skills such as proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* A team of four students work alternate days on one job, allowing each student to work five full days a month in the office of one of our many corporate partners.
* Corporate partners do more than simply employ students; they directly invest in their future by serving as educators and inspirations as they lead, transform, and empower the next generation of business leaders.
Montrose will work to expand the sponsor base by at least two new full sponsors in the next twelve months. This will enable 8 students to sustain access to a quality Jesuit education.
Through volunteer work with corporate sponsors organized by the work/study volunteers, students at Cristo Rey Jesuit Prep, are able to defray about 50% of the cost of tuition. thereby enabling these students to earn a quality private school education