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Corporate Work Study Program Placements

Through San Miguel High School's Corporate Work Study Program, students gain meaningful professional experience in a variety of industries and workplace settings. Working one day each week with local business partners, students develop essential workplace skills while contributing to the daily operations of their organizations.

Administrative and Office Support

Students provide valuable support in professional office environments by:

  • Managing files and records
  • Data entry and database maintenance
  • Preparing documents, packets, and presentations
  • Assisting with scheduling and meeting preparation
  • Organizing office supplies and inventory
  • Mail distribution and document scanning
  • Reception and customer service support

Healthcare and Medical Services

Students gain exposure to healthcare careers while supporting administrative functions such as:

  • Patient intake and reception support
  • Filing and organizing medical records
  • Data entry and document management
  • Appointment preparation and office organization
  • Assisting healthcare teams with non-clinical projects

Finance, Accounting, and Banking

Students learn professional business practices through experiences such as:

  • Organizing financial documents and records
  • Data entry and spreadsheet management
  • Assisting with account and transaction documentation
  • Preparing reports and presentation materials
  • Supporting administrative functions within finance departments

Human Resources and Talent Development

Students assist human resource teams by:

  • Organizing employee files and records
  • Supporting onboarding and orientation processes
  • Preparing recruitment and training materials
  • Data entry and database updates
  • Assisting with employee engagement initiatives

Information Technology

Students gain exposure to technology careers by helping with:

  • Equipment inventory and organization
  • Device deployment and setup
  • Technology support requests
  • Software and hardware tracking
  • Technology documentation and record keeping

Marketing, Communications, and Development

Students contribute to organizational outreach efforts through:

  • Creating and organizing marketing materials
  • Assisting with social media and communications projects
  • Supporting special events and community engagement activities
  • Preparing presentations and promotional resources
  • Conducting basic research and data collection

Legal, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations

Students develop professional skills while supporting mission-driven organizations through:

  • Administrative and clerical support
  • Research and data management
  • File organization and document preparation
  • Community outreach projects
  • Event and program support

Engineering, Architecture, and Professional Services

Students gain insight into technical and professional careers by:

  • Assisting with project organization and documentation
  • Data entry and records management
  • Preparing project materials and presentations
  • Supporting administrative functions within professional teams
  • Learning industry-specific workplace practices

Through these experiences, students develop professionalism, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and time-management skills while exploring potential career paths and connecting classroom learning to the professional world.