Cristo Rey St. Martin’s partnership with AbbVie reached new heights during a recent lunch celebration with junior and senior student participants in the AbbVie Mentorship Program. Seven students, along with their mentors Carlos Perez DeJesus and Eric Ruiz, were joined by CRSM work-study staff for an afternoon of connection and reflection.
Students shared how impactful it has been to have mentors as supportive sounding boards. The mentors, most of whom share similar backgrounds with their mentees, have become like older siblings to the students, offering guidance during critical moments of college and career discernment.
The AbbVie Mentorship Program is currently in its pilot year with 23 student participants. It meets 3–4 times per semester, often during workday lunches, and mimics a hybrid workplace with both in-person and virtual connections. This program is designed to enhance communication skills and promote overall personal development.
As our largest corporate partner, AbbVie continues to invest deeply in our students’ futures, and this mentorship program is a powerful extension of that commitment.