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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Thompson Hine
The Smith & Oby Service Company
DayGlo
Our Lady of the Lake
AVI Foodsystems, Inc.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Geauga Mechanical
Baird Cleveland
William Rainey Harper School
Western Reserve Trust Company
Zelman & Associates
Regina Health Center
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation
Zelie's Home
Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Julie Billiart School
Cleveland Metroparks
Ranpak
Jones Day
Tucker Ellis & West LLP
Palmer Holland
The Cleveland History Center
DVA Architecture
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland Foundation
First Mutual Holding Co.
GatePass Capital
Beachland Ballroom
Sherwin Williams
The Welsh Academy
Evarts Tremaine
Towards Employment
Benesch
Natural History Museum
Cleveland - Cliffs
Olympic Forest Products Company
Hyland Software
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland Clinic
Baker Hostetler LLP
Frantz Ward
My Happy Place Therapy & Wellness Center
John Carroll University
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
Partnership Schools
The Whiting - Turner Contracting Company
Nock & Son Company
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter
St. Francis School
KJK
Great Lakes Adventures
DMT
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Sherwin-Williams Company 2026
Cleveland Menu Printing Inc.
Ashton Technology Solutions
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Fleet Response
College Now of Greater Cleveland
Applied Industrial Technologies
Gesu Catholic School
Cleveland Research Company
Cleveland City Council
Stockyard Community School
Neighborhood Family Practice
Synthomer Foundation
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Valley Truck Centers
Integrity Asset Management
Watson Family Connection Foundation of Success
Hannah Gibbons-Nottingham School
The City Club of Cleveland
Catholic Charities Health and Human Services
Jarvis Gibson Foundation
Saint Martine de Porres High School- Advancement
The Intergenerational School
Ss. Robert and William Catholic School
Kenneth W. Clement Boys Leadership Academy
Eaton Corporation
Fairview Hospital
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Lake Erie Crushers
Cleveland Public Market
 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Minute Men Staffing Services
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Edgewater Capital Partners
The Effective Leadership Academy
Cleveland Public Library
US Protective Services
SG Morris an APPLIED Fluid Power Company
Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA
Parker Hannifin Corp
Roundstone Insurance
Judson Services, Inc.
Green Inspiration Academy
Walton Elementary Schools
Ohio Lottery Commission
AeroControlex Group
Southwest General Hospital
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Mound STEM School
Cleveland Children's Museum
ABB
Urban Community
Avient
Case Western Reserve University
Aero Fluid Products
Cuyahoga Community College
Reminger Co., LPA
Rainey Institute
Greater Cleveland RTA
Warner Girls Leadership Academy
Kodis
ABA Insurance Services
McGregor Foundation
Key Bank
Akron Children's
St. Aloysius - St. Agatha
Linking Employment Abilities and Potential
Speedeon Data
City of Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
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