How it works
The only all-girls school in the nation that works.
Our students earn approximately half of the cost of their private education through a job-sharing partnership with their classmates to cover full-time positions at our Corporate Partner companies. Our experiential learning model is unique, as we are the only school in San Francisco that incorporates on-site job experience into its college-prep curriculum while also providing hands-on job readiness training and transportation to and from work.
ICA’s Corporate Work Study program is approved by the Department of Labor through the Cristo Rey Network. As the employer of record for each student, we handle all of the HR related responsibilities.
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Initially my freshman year I came into ICA thinking I wanted to do pre-law, but I always felt like I had a deep passion for science. Working at Genentech, I realized there are other women scientists making significant contributions. They’re taking on important roles, changing how we approach medicine, and making a real impact on people’s lives. Seeing that inspired me to change my career path. I’m now planning to major in biochemistry and molecular biology and pursue a pre-med route.
GABBY TZAJ
Class of 2024
I believe mentoring is incredibly important. Being mentored by someone in the field I aspire to enter has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in healthcare, particularly in a hospital setting. My mentor at UCSF Medical Center has encouraged me to take steps that would help me achieve this goal. For instance, they suggested I apply to UCSF's research program and even offered to assist me with the application process, which was incredibly thoughtful and motivating.
VERONICA LEON
Class of 2024