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The Niehaus Family Center for Work-Study & Career Partnerships

The Niehaus Family Center utilizes our Corporate Work-Study Program, career exposure programming, and professional skills development to provide transformative opportunities to our students and to our college-enrolled alumni.

Niehaus Family Center for Work-Study & Career Partnerships

Corporate Work Study Program

Four years of work-study placements in professional offices for all students.

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Career Exposure Programming

Programs, workshops, and career talks exposing students to industries, career paths, and leaders.

Alumni Career Resources

Internship access, networking opportunities, and career mentorship for our alumni.

Want to learn more about the Niehaus Center and partner with us? 

Contact Kevin D. Sullivan, Director of the Niehaus Center, at ksullivan@dbcr.org 

Corporate Work-Study Program

Through the Corporate Work-Study Program, all of our students work one day a week in a professional office environment, contributing meaningful work to the partner, gaining four years of resume experience and career exposure, and earning a portion of their DBCR tuition scholarship. 

Over 200 companies and organizations in a range of industries are part of the Corporate Work-Study Program, developing their talent pipelines, investing in local workforce development, and providing life-changing opportunities for hard-working young people.

Partners include companies/organizations such as…

Aireon
Marriott International
The Carlyle Group
Donohoe
Eagle Bank
Cornerstone
Georgetown University
Astrion
Children's National
BP
BlankRome
Clark Construction

Career Exposure Programming

Partnering with companies, programs, and industry leaders, we provide opportunities for students to explore a range of industries, better understand career and college pathways, and build a professional network

Interested in partnering?

Contact Kevin Sullivan, Director of The Niehaus Family Center for Work-Study and Career Partnerships at ksullivan@dbcr.org

Partners include...

Georgetown Law Early Outreach Initiative
Engineering Tomorrow
Deloitte Academy
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Urban Plan
Kaiser Permanente

Alumni Career Resources

Our support does not end at high school graduation – we work closely with our alumni in college to provide guidance, resources, and internship opportunities for their career journey. 

One example is our Alumni Mentors Program, pairing first-year college students with professionals/retirees for college and career mentorship and guidance.

Interested in mentoring?

Contact Kevin Sullivan, Director of The Niehaus Family Center for Work-Study and Career Partnerships at ksullivan@dbcr.org

 

Partners include...

Accenture
Bank of America