Become a Corporate Work Study Partner
Invest in Today's Workforce Solution and Portland's Future Leaders!
Corporate Work Study Partners invest in the development of a diverse workforce and in our students’ futures, building qualified and talented future leadership within their industry, while providing pathways to diversity and removing institutional barriers. Our students work five days per month at various companies around the Portland metro area. Not only do students learn important life skills and build valuable business relationships to carry with them through college and beyond, but their work offsets approximately half their tuition.
We are always recruiting for new Corporate Partners for the upcoming school year, especially during the months of January through May. If you would like additional information on how you can partner with De La Salle North Catholic High School’s Corporate Work Study program, please contact:
Noah Wagemann
Director of Business Development
(971) 429-0060
nwagemann@dlsnc.org
Ways to Partner with De La Salle North Catholic
On-Site Team
Four students at work, in the office
Off-Site Team (Remote from DLSNC Campus)
Four students work virtually from the CWS Work Suite on-campus, supervised by CWS Staff and, virtually, by Partner supervisors
Student Worker Sponsorship
Underwriting of a full team of student workers for placement with an NPO by means of a tax-deductible contribution to DLSNC
Please read the letter below, co-written by Scott Kleiner, Head of Community & Office Services at Wieden + Kennedy, and Amiyah '27, one of W+K's DLSNC student associates. The letter outlines W+K’s long-term involvement with DLSNC and encourages other companies to consider hiring De La Salle North Catholic students.
Jan. 22, 2026
To whom it may concern,
As a company employing copywriters, artists, and creative thinkers, we found it fitting to co-write this endorsement letter with one of our current De La Salle North Catholic students. Wieden+Kennedy has been partners with DLSNC for 16 years. We originally signed up on a whim, thinking this was a nice way to support the community and raise awareness with high school students about careers in creativity—never did we think it would turn into a decade-long relationship.
Leveraging the format of the CWS, we have one student in our office each day of the week. This consistent presence adds a youthful energy to our building and allows students to work on projects alongside our employees. As a result, our staff gets to know them, fostering a sense of belonging and making the students feel like part of the W+K family. In addition, at W+K, we frequently hire our student workers for part-time summer work, which is a win-win for everyone involved.
These experiences allow students to form lasting connections that significantly contribute to their success after graduating from DLSNC. For example, a student who started with us in 2015 at age 14 still visits the office today to discuss his career, work life, and creative projects with the employees he worked alongside. In another instance, we had a student who expressed an interest in real estate, (not really our expertise). However, an employee was able to connect him with a professional in the industry. This connection was instrumental in launching his highly successful real estate career. This illustrates the true power of students collaborating with supportive adults who can leverage their networks to help students thrive wherever their path leads after DLSNC.
While working here, students are able to help employees on projects that include research, design, and writing, among other things. The students are also instrumental in arranging and maintaining the building to support a creative community. Through these various projects, students are exposed to and participate in a wide variety of positions, all of which make a company like Wieden+Kennedy run. For instance, who knew there was an internal group that helps host community events in the building? Students get to engage in the planning, setup, and teardown of these events in which outside companies use the space at WK. (We even help plan the DLSNC Prom here!).
The benefits to the students and the employees at Wieden+Kennedy are innumerable and the impact to the Portland community is far-reaching. So from both of our perspectives and lived experience, we, an employee at W+K for 20+ years and a junior at DLSNC high school halfway through year two at W+K, give the CWS our highest recommendation and endorsement for businesses to participate.
