CWS Supervisors
The School That works – Durham, nc
College Ready. Career Prepared. 100% College Acceptance.
Welcome to the Cristo Rey Research Triangle Community!
On behalf of Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School, we welcome you into our family and are grateful for your generous participation. In joining the Corporate Work Study Program (CWS), you enter a premier group of Research Triangle business partners that are committed to cultivating diverse leaders of tomorrow.
CWS job partners play a critical role in our students’ education: Your participation allows students to earn a portion of the cost of their own education, enabling students with financial limitations to afford the cost of attending competitive college-preparatory high schools. Additionally, students gain exposure to corporate work culture and job partners create a diverse pipeline for future talent.
We are incredibly grateful to you as our school would not exist without your support. We recognize the commitment and time you are investing to train and mentor our students. It is our goal for your participation to be a mutually enjoyable and beneficial experience that is sustainable for decades.
This playbook is an overview of CWS’s operations and best practices to help you structure a strong program within your organization. Please use this information as a guide. As we continue to evolve and partner together, we hope to include even more information and guidance so that we can all learn from each other.
Should you have any questions or concerns about the program, please contact your Relationship Manager.
Thank you for your support and GO BULLS!
Casey LoFrese
Vice President, CWS
Frequently Asked Questions
Supervisors
Can students attend office parties or outings?
We encourage students to participate in office events or team gatherings during their work hours, provided it is age-appropriate. If students will be off-site, at least two adults must be present.
Who do I contact if my student is sick at work?
Contact your Relationship Manager right away so we can coordinate with the student’s family. Do not let your student leave on their own. If your student has a medical emergency and needs immediate attention, call 911 immediately and then contact CWS. If the student requires ambulance transport, the student supervisor or CWS staff must accompany them.
My office is closing early. What should I do?
Contact your Relationship Manager as soon as possible, so we can coordinate student transportation. The student cannot leave on their own unless approved by CWS.
My student was absent. What is the protocol?
Students are required to make up missed work days within the semester. Students will work with you when they return to schedule their makeup day and submit the scheduling form to CWS. Make-up days must be scheduled on non-school days.
What can I do if my student is consistently not meeting expectations?
Treat students like any employee. Provide direct feedback to the student and loop in your Relationship Manager for support. If issues continue, the student will be placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for 4-6 weeks. If the issue is still not resolved, we will discuss removing the student from their placement and placing them in CWS’s re-employment training. Your Relationship Manager will work with you to identify a replacement for your student.
How do we address downtime in the workplace?
- During weekly department meetings, determine which staff member/department can utilize the student(s) that week.
- Have the student(s) read articles and provide a summary about the company, stakeholders, etc.
- We instruct the student(s) to always ask for additional work once they complete a task. However, if downtime occurs, we encourage you to clearly outline what you deem appropriate and inappropriate downtime activities.
Join the Cristo Rey Community
At Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School, we offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and professional work experience. Whether you’re a prospective student or a corporate partner, your journey with us begins here.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School: (919) 897-5680
334 Blackwell Street, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701-2394 US