Providing students of modest economic means with a college preparatory education aimed at helping young men and women develop the habits of mind and spirit that will enable them to be successful in college, in their careers, and in life.

Providing meaningful opportunities for professionals to interact with and mentor students while making a difference in their lives. Over 100 Cleveland-area businesses, firms, and non-profits have partnered with Saint Martin.

Saint Martin invites students into our school community who are committed to academic, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth. During the admissions process, Saint Martin reviews academic, disciplinary, and attendance records, as well as teacher recommendations.

While we are serious about preparing students for college and career success, we also believe that school should be fun! Caring for the whole student, we believe that involvement in extracurriculars is essential to continuing to form talented, well-rounded, and interesting individuals.

How old do you have to be to participate?

The Department of Labor mandates that students be 14 years old to participate in the Corporate Work Study Program.

Does the Corporate Work Study Program interfere with classroom instruction?

No. Corporate Work Study is structured in a way that does not interfere with classroom instruction. Our extended school day and academic year provide the additional instructional time needed to meet state requirements. Students go to work one day a week and have classroom instruction on the other 4 days.

Do all students participate in the Corporate Work Study Program?

Yes. The Corporate Work Study Program is a part of the curriculum at Saint Martin. All students participate in the program from freshmen to senior year, financing a portion of their own tuition.

Does the student get to choose their workplace?

During our Lion Pride Institute (a summer leadership program to prepare new students for high school), faculty and staff will begin to assess each student's personal gifts and interests. The Corporate Work Study staff will use this information to place students in an organization where they will be successful. Students will also complete an assessment noting what careers they are interested in. Although it will not line up perfectly, our team does their best to match student interests with job placements.

How do the students get to work?

Saint Martin de Porres High School is responsible for all transportation to and from work. Students will be transported by van or school bus.

Our Partners

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Green Inspiration Academy
AeroControlex Group
Ranpak
GatePass Capital
The Effective Leadership Academy
College Now of Greater Cleveland
St. Francis School
Mound STEM School
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Aero Fluid Products
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Urban Community
SG Morris an APPLIED Fluid Power Company
Baird Cleveland
 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Warner Girls Leadership Academy
Thompson Hine
Towards Employment
Parker Hannifin Corp
Great Lakes Adventures
Naturepedic
Julie Billiart School
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Ss. Robert and William Catholic School
Jarvis Gibson Foundation
Geauga Mechanical
Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Cleveland Children's Museum
KJK
Partnership Schools
Cleveland Metroparks
Ashton Technology Solutions
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Magnet
US Protective Services
The Cleveland History Center
My Happy Place Therapy & Wellness Center
Cleveland City Council
Frantz Ward
Zelie's Home
Benesch
First Mutual Holding Co.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
City of Cleveland
Kodis
Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation
Tucker Ellis & West LLP
Evarts Tremaine
Cuyahoga Community College
Stockyard Community School
Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA
Walton Elementary Schools
Applied Industrial Technologies
Cleveland Foundation
University Circle Inc.
Rainey Institute
Fairview Hospital
Jones Day
Greater Cleveland RTA
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Linking Employment Abilities and Potential
Judson Services, Inc.
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Southwest General Hospital
Corvus Janitorial Systems
The Intergenerational School
William Rainey Harper School
Catholic Charities Health and Human Services
DVA Architecture
John Carroll University
Roundstone Insurance
Cleveland Public Library
Destination Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
DMT
Cleveland Cavaliers
Eaton Corporation
Speedeon Data
Gesu Catholic School
Neighborhood Family Practice
AVI Foodsystems, Inc.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
Baker Hostetler LLP
The Welsh Academy
Valley Truck Centers
Littler
Minute Men Staffing Services
St. Aloysius - St. Agatha
Western Reserve Trust Company
Lake Erie Crushers
Cleveland Research Company
Sherwin Williams
The Smith & Oby Service Company
MetroHealth Medical Center
ABA Insurance Services
Synthomer Foundation
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation
Guardian Title
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Saint Martine de Porres High School- Advancement
Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Regina Health Center
Avanzamos Unidos
World Synergy
McGregor Foundation
Cleveland Public Market
Zelman & Associates
Vinson
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Reminger Co., LPA
Key Bank
The Whiting - Turner Contracting Company
Nock & Son Company
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Olympic Forest Products Company
Akron Children's
Beachland Ballroom
Natural History Museum
Watson Family Connection Foundation of Success
Cleveland Menu Printing Inc.
Malachi House
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