Parker University is proud to welcome and provide a new level of real-world experience for four outstanding Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory student workers as they partner with several departments on campus.
Opened in 2015, Cristo Rey Dallas is a Catholic high school in Pleasant Grove that provides college prep education to students of all faiths. Currently, more than 12,000 students are enrolled in 40 different Cristo Rey network schools. The school’s prestigious Corporate Work Study Program helps its students earn about 60% of their tuition and helps them learn and grow both professionally and personally. Within this unique program, students utilize their strengths and interests to work on a team while also focusing on building workplace skills and achieving goals.
Cristo Rey students bring resources and community connection to the Parker University workplace. These four dedicated and hardworking Cristo Rey students are making their mark at Parker University, already doing what it takes through the Corporate Work Study Program to help make their future dreams a reality:
- Aimee, Eleventh Grade – Class of 2026 – Video Production/Events – Mondays
- Jesus, Tenth Grade – Class of 2027 – Continuing Education/Alumni – Tuesdays
- Marco, Ninth Grade – Class of 2028 – Video Production/Events – Wednesdays
- Melissa, Twelfth Grade – Class of 2025 – Business Office/Bursar – Thursdays
Parker University President Dr. William E. Morgan shared his thoughts on this exciting opportunity: “Parker University is enthusiastic about our new partnership with Cristo Rey. We fully support the vision and mission of Cristo Rey in empowering students through rigorous academic and professional work experiences. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering human potential, providing valuable opportunities for students to thrive, and preparing the next generation of leaders in healthcare and beyond.”
Throughout the experience, Cristo Rey program job teams have a Corporate Work Study Program manager for support and they are each held to a high level of expectation around their workday attendance and performance. Students provide real, value-added work supporting the needs of the business they partner with.
Parker University congratulates and welcomes Aimee, Jesus, Marco, and Melissa! To learn more about Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program, go to cristoreydallas.org.
About Parker University
Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its famed chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University’s chiropractic cohort is the second largest of any campus in the world. Parker University has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution by Great Colleges to Work For®, one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S., as a recipient of the FutureEdge 50 Awards, and as a Best Texas Online College by Forbes.
