Strategic Partnerships CRSM maintains a robust network of over 80 local business partners through its Corporate Work Study Program, including Walgreens, Abbott, and Wintrust, presenting ready-made cross-sell opportunities for local vendors, software providers, financial services, and employer-sponsored programs that align with workforce development and education.

Work Study Growth The Innovative Corporate Work Study Program is central to CRSM’s funding and student outcomes. Sales opportunities exist in expanding work-study technology solutions, internship management platforms, student-to-employer matching tools, and related administrative services to streamline placements for the school and its corporate partners.

Funding & Services CRSM funds tuition through a job-sharing model and partnerships; with revenue in the high tens of millions, there may be room for sponsored programs, fundraising platforms, grant management software, or community sponsorship packages that enhance corporate social responsibility portfolios for potential buyers.

Awards & Recognition Recent accolades such as CRN Outrageously Bold awards and preservation awards highlight the school’s credibility and innovation. This positioning can be leveraged to pitch technology upgrades, facilities modernization, or sustainability-focused solutions to education clients seeking credible case studies.

Opportunity Spotlight The leadership hire of a new Work Study Program Coordinator signals a potential opening for process and workflow software, training platforms, or analytics tools to optimize student placements, performance tracking, and partner engagement—target both CRSM and similar Cristo Rey network institutions.