Opportunity Launch News
February 4, 2024
AVIATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES: APPLY NOW
The Mitchell High School Aviation pathway is expanding to include four new opportunities, including half-day Career Pathways (transportation provided) Aviation Science; Online Drone FAA Part 107 Licensing; remote Private Pilot Licensing; one semester of Aerolab Intro to Flight program.
CHECK OUT THE CAREER PATHWAYS CTE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM: OPEN HOUSE
Interested in becoming a certified Dental Assistant? We are looking for students for the fall and spring cohorts now. Interested students must attend the Open House at All Hands Dental on May 6. Fall and Spring sessions are being determined now. A typical session uses BLOCK SCHEDULING to combine periods 2 blocks and runs for 13+ weeks and includes additional time for clinicals. Students must be able to commit two weekends per month to labs during regular sessions.
PATHWAY SPOTLIGHT: FUTURE EDUCATOR
The D11 FUTURE EDUCATOR PATHWAYS prepare students for real world transition into the Early Childhood profession and into the professional teaching degree programs available at any Colorado college or university. The Hallmark of D11 future educator programs includes college access, student internships in our own elementary schools or professional partner institutions, and the potential to qualify for the two-year free college postsecondary program TREP.
FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON THE CTE WEBSITE: FUTURE EDUCATION PATHWAY
2ND ANNUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROBOTHON
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING MAY 4 ELEMENTARY COMPETITION. We are still looking for volunteers.
SUMMER ROBOTICS CAMPS SPONSORED BY COUGARS GONE WIRED
The COUGARS GONE WIRED FIRST ROBOTICS team of D11 @ Coronado has long been the region's leader in BIG robotics and has hosted summer robotics camps for years. Join the 2024 CAMP for rising middle and upper middle school grades.
NEW! FREE Construction Event!
FREE Event
Join your local Home Depot and CSU-Pueblo to build sheds for local veterans!
May 15th (Day 1):
- -Registration
- -Mandatory safety meeting and training
May 16th (Day 2):
- -Shed building and presentation to veterans @ 3pm
Location:
Home Depot: Broadmoor Town Center
2250 South Gate Road
Questions, Contact:
Annie Quinton: 208-317-0116 or Toni Rigby: 208-403-3440
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
NEW! D11 Capital Program Internship
Calling ALL students interested in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Budgeting, Energy and Sustainability, or Project Managment.
This internship provides exposure to various aspects of planning, design, procurement, construction, budgeting, and even grant writing.
Interns will get a chance to plan, design, and possibly even construct a finished improvement in one of the D11 schools.
- 10th-12th graders
- June 3rd-August 2nd
- Monday-Friday
- PAID $15.00 hr.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft
- Opportunity to use Sketch Up
To Apply: Send in your resume (highlighting Career & Technical Education course(s))
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
Mircochip Test Floor Specialist Internship: Monday-Friday (flexible hours)
Want to intern for one of Colorado Springs' hottest companies? This Test Floor Production 60-hour internship will expose students to all the job functions related to semiconductor manufacturing and production, health and safety, process flow, and quality control.
More information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Microchip Technologies: 1150 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
How to create an account & instructions on how to apply ("locate student internship") by using this link or QR Code on the flyer.
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
Microchip Production Specialist Internship: Monday-Sunday 4pm-7pm or 7pm-10pm
Want to intern for one of Colorado Springs' hottest companies? During this 60-hour Production Specialist internship, students will be exposed to semiconductor manufacturing and production, health and safety, process flow, and quality control.
More information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Microchip Technologies: 1150 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
How to create an account & instructions on how to apply ("locate student internship") by using this link or QR Code on the flyer.
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
Construction Internship: Build The Coyote (Concrete Couch)
Interested in a construction internship? This internship is through Concrete Couch working at Build The Coyote Park. Students will learn how to do concrete forming, pouring, hanging doors & windows, framing, roofing, and etc.
Times are available Thursdays and/or Saturdays from 10am-3pm.
Students can earn 1 high school credit/60 hours, up to 2 credits (120 hours)/semester.
Apply by using the QR code or link on the flyer.
Phoenix Auto Repair Internship: (PAID INTERNSHIP) Monday-Friday (flexible hours)
Interested in becoming an auto mechanic? This internship opportunity will allow students to work side-by-side with Master Technicians and expose students to all different types of auto repairs.
More information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Phoenix Auto Repair: 1125 Pecan St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Apply by sending a letter of interest to ryan.phoenixautorepair@gmail.com
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
BUSINESS: Entrepreneurship/Employment (PAID INTERNSHIP) Days/Times Flexible
Interested in opening your own business? This is a hands-on opportunity that will teach you about business basics, communication skills, customer service skills, and leadership skills. This position starts at $14 an hour which includes hourly rate, tips, and more!
Sign up by using this LINK or use the QR code on the flier.
Other Opportunities - Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website.
NEW! Buffalo Gals: Grilling & Catering
Would you like to learn more about the Culinary & Hospitality industry? This PAID internship/employment is designed to provide students with a career exploration and training program in the culinary and hospitality industry.
More information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Locations: Buffalo Gals (Picnic Basket)
1701 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
NEW! Picnic Basket Catering
Would you like to learn more about the Culinary & Hospitality industry? This PAID internship/employment is designed to provide students with a career exploration and training program in the culinary and hospitality industry.
More information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Locations: Picnic Basket
1701 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
NEW! CSPD Teen Academy (2 cohorts to choose from)
Interested in working in law enforcement? This is the opportunity for you!
Crime Lab, K-9 & SWAT Unit, Explosive Unit, Drone Presentation, Homicide Investigation, AND SO MUCH MORE!
2 cohorts to choose from:
June 10th-13th: Vista Ridge High School
June 17th-20th: Cheyenne Mountain High School
See flyer for more details!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Sign up by using the QR code or link on the flier.
Other Opportunities - Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website.
NEW! Variety of Long-Term Care Properties (Hours Flexible)
Interested in working in healthcare?
JAWS #1 and #2: This is a 15-hour internship opportunity that will give you some experience of what it is like working in a long-term care facility. You will be exposed to administrative/business, nursing, therapy, social work, activities, dietary, housekeeping, and maintenance.
JAWS #3: EMPLOYMENT
We have community partners around El Paso County that specialize in many different areas. The location sites are listed on the flyer.
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
APPLICATIONS OPEN 5/1
Sign up by using this LINK or use the QR code on the flier.
Other Opportunities - Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website.
NEW! EduKit (Flexible Hours)
Interested in a summer job where you get to grow your soft employment skills?
Flexible hours
May-September
See the flyer for more details
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Sign up by using the QR code or link on the flyer.
Other Opportunities - Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website.
FREE COLLEGE TUITION PROGRAMS
Explore the three ways students can have one or two years of college paid for after meeting graduation requirements. Students can leverage concurrent enrollment, college credit through CTE, CLEP testing, and many more opportunities starting their ninth-grade year. With access to college opportunities greater than ever before students can be ASCENT and TREP qualified while pursuing their personalized education pathway, or they can take part in the D11 Promise and pursue their associates with Pikes Peak State College.
