Meet Jesse Jovel

I hope that each student that goes through our program is able to value the lessons and healthy habits they’ve learned at home and embrace the CWS as an opportunity to supplement and expand on their abilities. It’s important to me that our students see their families and histories as rich and valuable, and see the CWS as a golden

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Verbum Dei and the Cristo Rey Network mission have meant love to me. An ambitious mission and program can only be moved by the power of love. I transferred to Verbum Dei in the summer of 2005, and after a troubled start to high school, they opened their doors despite what my transcript read.

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Upon his closing remarks, Jesse reminisced about the people who made the greatest impact on the trajectory of his education and career - a path that may not have been destined for him otherwise. His crucial decision to transfer to Verbum Dei transpired into far more than a high school diploma, it became his vocation. His invaluable perspective validates the work being done at Verbum Dei and all Cristo Rey schools, to open the doors of opportunity through the Corporate Work Study program experience. Jesse’s leadership continues to help guide the Cristo Rey mission, leaving a lasting impression on the students of Verbum Dei Jesuit High School.