OKC's Future at Work
Because of the Corporate Work Study Program, every Cristo Rey OKC graduate will earn over 1600 hours of professional work experience.
CWS Overview
The Corporate Work Study (CWS) program is a separately incorporated entity within a Cristo Rey school that places every student in a professional job five days a month, all four years of high school. At Cristo Rey OKC, students are employees of CWS, not of your company. Corporate Partners pay a competitive, annual service fee to the program for the students’ college preparatory education. CWS operates similarly to a temporary staffing agency with the explicit awareness and approval of relevant state agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor.
From Our CWS Director
Cristo Rey OKC combines preparation with opportunity to create success. Our students have unlimited potential, and our Corporate Work Study partners help to unleash it. – Brianne Webb
Cristo Rey Works for Businesses
The Corporate Work Study experience is a game-changer for our students. But our current slate of partners – including some of the most civically engaged in the metro – will attest that the students aren’t the only ones transformed by the partnership. The students improve employee morale, help to develop internal talent through supervisory and mentorship experience, and demonstrate a tangible and visible investment in developing a culturally and economically diverse workforce. Lastly, the students bring their unique and fresh perspective to all they do, and an eagerness to take on any task.
2024-2025 CWS Board
Our Work Study Partners
Advertising/Media
Lamar
Educational Institutions
Rose State College
St. Eugene Catholic Church and School
Western Gateway Elementary
Energy, Engineering, & Construction
Devon Energy
Chesapeake Energy
Manhattan Energy
Financial Institutions
BancFirst
MidFirst Bank
Government
The Chickasaw Nation
Federal Aviation Administration
National Guard
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
OK Mental Health and Substance Abuse
OK Health Care Authority
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Healthcare
Bridges Health
Bethany Children's Health Center
Crossings Community Clinic
Good Shepherd Hospice
Integris
Mercy
SSM Health St. Anthony’s
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Insurance
American Fidelity
Delta Dental
Law
Crowe & Dunlevy
Hall Estill
Hartzog Conger Cason
Latitude Legal
Rischard & Associates
Manufacturing
Clements Foods
W&W | AFCO Steel
Non-Profit
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
The Oklahoma City National Memorial
Sante Fe Family Life Center
United Way of Central Oklahoma
Professional Services
Accenture
Amshot
Heartland
The Verge
Retail & Attractions
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
OKC Thunder
Science Museum Oklahoma
Social Services
Catholic Charities
Latino Community Development Agency
Palomar
Remerge
Skyline
Sunbeam Family Services
Corporate Work Study Underwriters
Ascent Resources
Bank of Oklahoma
Claims Management Resources
Ernst & Young
Love's Family Foundation
Inasmuch Foundation
Simple Modern
Summer Success
This is a two-week program for incoming students that takes place every summer before the academic year begins to ensure companies receive student workers ready to succeed in the workplace. During this time, students prepare to go to work in a professional setting and get an introduction to business concepts, technical skills, office equipment training, and professional presentation skills.
CWS University
CROKC welcomes supervisors, mentors, and managers from our valued partners to Corporate Work Study University before each school year begins. During this time partners: network with peers from across our corporate partner organizations, explore potential projects, jobs, and tasks for student workers, learn from Cristo Rey OKC staff about maximizing the Corporate Work Study experience, discuss challenges and share best practices for working with high school students, and help shape the future of this transformative program
As organizations continuing to embrace the Corporate Work Study model, we have an opportunity to collaborate and enhance this unique professional development experience for our students.
What Our Students Do
Administrative Support
- Data entry and organization
- Client document preparation
- Payroll support
- IT support
HR Support
- Resume review and candidate research
- Scanning documents
- Scheduling and managing appointments
Marketing Support
- Social media handling
- Marketing material production
- Market research on trending tactics
- AI research and use
- Event planning
Customer Service
- Front desk operation
- Clerical work
- Client relations management
Translation Services
- Assistance with Spanish speaking customers
- Communication during presentation and tours
- Written communication for families
Finance & Accounting
- Manage tasks to complete Accounts Payable process
- Enter data in vendor management system
- Process cash receipts, expense reports, credit applications
OKC's Future at Work!
Learn more about a potential partnership with Cristo Rey OKC.