Professional Work-Study Program

Why Partner?

Our Professional Work-Study Program is what sets the Cristo Rey Columbus experience apart.

The Professional Work-Study Program (PWSP) is a nationally recognized model benefits everyone involved. Businesses invest in driven student workers, while students gain access to an affordable, college-preparatory education. We deeply value our work-study partners, who share our commitment to guiding and supporting students on their journey to success.

For our partners, the program provides a cost-effective way to fill entry-level roles with intelligent, motivated student employees. It is a proven business model that supports both operational needs and brand reputation. We proudly highlight our work-study partners on our website and within the Cristo Rey Columbus community.

For our students, the program offers the opportunity to contribute to the cost of their education while gaining real-world experience in professional settings. Each student takes a full load of college-prep classes and works one day per week in the offices of our partner organizations, preparing them for success in college, careers, and beyond.

Resources for Current Partners

Information for current work-study partners

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Future Partners

Learn why your business should be a Cristo Rey work-study partner

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Students

Information for current and prospective Cristy Rey Columbus students

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For more information on becoming a work-study partner, please contact:

Stephanie Collins
Director of Business Development
614-223-9261 ext. 005
[email protected]

For more information on underwriting a work-study job, please contact:

Chrissie Landolfi
Advancement Officer
614-223-9261 ext. 203
[email protected]

2025-26 Professional Work-Study Partners

Original Partners New Partners Underwriters

  • 2nd & 7 Foundation
  • Advanced Drainage Systems
  • American Electric Power
  • American Electric Power Foundation
  • Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute (3 teams)
  • Autotool, Inc.
  • Baird
  • BalletMet
  • The Barbasol Foundation
  • BeecherHill
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Bob Boyd Lincoln of Columbus
  • Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLC
  • Buckeye Power, Inc
  • Burgess & Niple
  • Casto
  • Catholic Diocese of Columbus
  • Catholic Social Services
  • Catholic Social Services: Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry
  • Central Ohio Transit Authority
  • Childhood League Center
  • CME Federal Credit Union
  • Columbus Empowerment Corporation
  • Columbus Humane Society
  • Columbus Instruments
  • Columbus Metropolitan Library (2 teams)
  • Columbus Museum of Art
  • Community Development For All People
  • Community Development For All People: Thrive to 5
  • Community of Caring Development Foundation
  • COSI
  • Crane Group
  • Tom and Debra Davis
  • Diamond Hill
  • Encova Foundation of Ohio
  • Expeditors International
  • Robert Fine
  • First Merchants Bank
  • Franklin County Auditor
  • Franklin County Recorder
  • Franklin County Treasurer
  • Free Store for All People
  • Germain Automotive Partnership
  • Germain Motor Company
  • Gladden Community House
  • Goodwill of Columbus
  • Gordon Flesch
  • Grange Insurance
  • Greif Packaging
  • Michael Guy
  • Homeport
  • The Huntington National Bank (2.5 teams)
  • Ice Miller
  • IGS Energy
  • Junior Achievement
  • KeyBank
  • Kimball Midwest (3 teams)
  • James Laird
  • Law and Leadership Institute
  • Lazear Capital
  • Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio
  • LifeCare Alliance
  • M/I Homes Foundation
  • The Marzetti Company
  • Brady McCurdy
  • Kathleen McCurdy
  • MedFlight/MedCare Ambulance
  • Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • Midwest Physician Anesthesia Services
  • MKC Architects
  • Mount Carmel Health System (5 teams):
    • Mount Carmel College of Nursing
    • Mount Carmel East
    • Mount Carmel Grove City
    • Mount Carmel Medigold
    • Mount Carmel St. Ann’s
  • ms consultants, inc.
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Nationwide Insurance (1.25 teams)
  • Oakwood Management Company
  • Ohio Attorney General’s Office
  • Ohio Auditor of State
  • Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (2 teams)
  • Ohio Department of Administrative Services
  • Ohio Department of Agriculture
  • Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
  • Ohio Department of Commerce (1.25 teams)
  • Ohio Department of Development
  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
  • Ohio Department of Medicaid
  • Ohio Department of Public Safety
  • Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
  • Ohio Department of Youth Services
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
  • Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
  • Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund
  • Ohio State Bar Foundation
  • Ohio Treasurer of State
  • OhioHealth (5 teams):
    • Doctors Hospital
    • Dublin Methodist Hospital
    • Grant Medical Center
    • Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • Otterbein University
  • Peoples Bank
  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLC
  • Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
  • Jeffrey and Lucy Rains
  • Bill and Sheila Riat
  • The Reeb Center
  • Rockbridge Capital (also an underwriter)
  • Safex, Inc.
  • St. Mary School
  • Scioto Country Club
  • Siemer Family Foundation
  • Supreme Court of Ohio (1.25 teams)
  • Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
  • Thrive Companies
  • Tri-W Group
  • United Schools Network
  • VIUM Capital
  • Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
  • The Walter Foundation
  • The Wendy’s Company
  • White Castle
  • Wilson Sheehan Foundation
  • Worthington Enterprises 
  • Xerox Business Solutions
  • YMCA Gahanna
  • YMCA Hilltop
  • YMCA North