FAQ

The CWSP is a cost-effective solution for businesses that need entry-level clerical help. Since students are employed by the Work Study Program, businesses save time on paperwork and save money on taxes, health benefits, and other expenditures. Employing Don Bosco Cristo Rey students also boosts employee diversity, supports the local community and helps build the DMV’s future workforce. 

Job Partners can hire job teams of 1-4 students each academic year. The cost of hiring a team of students is as followed: 

4 students- $35,000 

3 student- $28,000 

2 students- $20,000 

1 student- $11,000 

The Job Partner is not responsible for any additional expenses (payroll taxes, benefits, etc.).

Students generally perform entry-level clerical work. They answer telephones, maintain files, sort and deliver mail, scan documents, perform data entry, and create documents with Microsoft Office. Many of our students are bilingual and may be able to help with translations.  

All incoming freshmen attend a rigorous three-week summer “Bridge” program before beginning their first corporate work assignment. Returning students are also enrolled in a Business Technology class which provides students with on-going training on programs that are being used in the workplace. Students also receive ongoing feedback and training from employers and the CWSP staff throughout the school year.  

Job Partner organizations range in size from small offices to large multi-national corporations. 

Job Partners have the following responsibilities:  

• Provide a positive working environment for each student, with clear instructions and regular feedback.  

• Assign an on-site supervisor who believes in the program to oversee the students.  

• Identify meaningful work for the students and explain to them the importance of their role. 

Students are expected to meet or exceed the level of professionalism and dedication demanded of their adult colleagues at the workplace. 

Students utilize public transportation to get themselves to and from the workplace each day. There are a handful of students who are driven to their CWSP placements in a DBCR vehicle.  

An on-site supervisor at the Job Partner will guide and support students at work. DBCR CWSP staff will coordinate with on-site supervisors to provide the necessary guidance, training, and care that students need to succeed in the workplace. 

We ask that companies work through on-site supervisors and the DBCR CWSP office to resolve issues with students. Although it rarely happens, a student can be re-assigned if necessary, and another student will take his or her place. 

Don Bosco Cristo Rey has a special provision from the U.S. Department of Labor which allows the school’s CWSP to employ children 14 years and older. Annually, the Cristo Rey Network renews this special provision for all Cristo Rey schools.  

Yes, it is possible to hire the students during certain school breaks. Each employer must handle all student payments, onboarding, employment eligibility verification, etc if a student is hired outside of the CWSP program. The earnings from students' work over school breaks go to the students directly, not the school.  

If a business does not have appropriate entry-level clerical work, there are opportunities for individuals or corporations to support the program as “Angel” sponsors. “Angel” sponsors contribute directly to the CWSP program and a team of students are assigned to work at a local non-profit organization. 

Please contact Gabe Obregon, Director of Corporate Work Study Program via email at Gobregon@dbcr.org or by phone at 301-891-4750 ext 168.