By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School celebrated its second annual Draft Day last week at Benaroya Hall, where students were matched with corporate work-study partners in a high-energy ceremony modeled after professional sports drafts. The event marked the beginning of an academic year that includes not only college-preparatory coursework but also real-world job experience in some of Seattle’s leading institutions.

Through Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program, every student works five days a month in a professional setting. These placements help offset tuition while providing hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, law, education, technology, the arts, and finance.

“Draft Day is the most exciting day of the year for our community,” said

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