Career Compass
Explore the world of Work-Based Learning
In this Issue
Spring Break is a great time to make a plan for an awesome summer where you can Gain Experience, Explore Careers, and GET PAID! This newsletter is packed full of opportunities just for youth!
- XELLO Work-Based Learning Network
- CareerRise Spring Job Search Workshops and Summer Employment Event
- WBL Fair Businesses hosting Opportunities
- Apprenticeships & Internships with TSD Innovative Technology Services
- Summer Manufacturing & Engineering Internships
- Xello WBL Opportunity Spotlights:
- Recreation, Aquatics, Athletics, Coaching, and Camps
- Teaching and Education
- Hospitality, Retail, Tourism, Culinary
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Performing Arts & Technical Theatre
- Business & Marketing
- Skilled Trades, Construction, Manufacturing, and Engineering
- Health Science
- Look for the 🎓 symbol for Opportunities just for graduating seniors, age 18+
- Meet your TSD WBL Specialist
Welcome to the Career Exploration Software Platform for Thompson School District!
Here is how you will access Xello to view the details of several Work-Based Learning opportunities listed in this newsletter:
- Login: Use this link to login to Xello using Clever.
- Explore: From the dashboard, click on Explore Options.
- Discover: At the bottom of the Explore Options page, click on Opportunities.
- Request: Identify interesting opportunities and click REQUEST.
- Connect: Your Work-Based Learning Specialist will reach out to support you with next steps!
Check back frequently because new opportunities are added all the time.
Click here for more Xello Resources!
Contact your Work-Based Learning Specialist at tierney.lain@tsd.org
CareerRise: Spring Job Search Workshops, Employment Event, Internship Program for Seniors
The CareerRise Youth Team of Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development are hosting workshops and events that will help you get ready for your summer job search!
Spring Break Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop Series
- March 18 & 19 in Loveland
- Day 1: Personal Branding (10am to 12pm) and Resume Building (12:30pm to 2:30pm)
- Day 2: Financial Literacy (10am to 12pm) and Win the Interview (12:30pm to 2:30pm)
- Registration required as space is limited. Lunch provided to participants who attend full day sessions.
- Open to ages 14-21
- Saturday, March 23. 10am to 1pm at Colorado Youth Outdoors
- Job Fair with employers hiring youth age 14+
- Business panel discussion about best practices for your job search
- Learn about paid internships, summer opportunities and more!
- Free professional headshots!
- Registration recommended!
inCompass Fast Track program for Graduating Seniors 🎓
- About this program: 250 hour internshi tailored to intern's career interest. Receive support with your employment and educational goals through workshops, resume assistance, interviewing prep, and post-secondary guidance
- Pay rate & perks: $17/hr plus cash bonus for program goal completion
- Who's eligible: U.S. Citizen and Larimer county resident. High School senior on track to graduate.🎓 Low income, challenge to employment (teen parent, disability, IEP/504, foster care, past offender record, etc). Age 16-21.
- Learn more and apply in Xello by May 1st
Earn while you Learn - IT Technician Apprenticeship
- About this apprenticeship: Earn while you learn by providing tier 1 technology support to school staff and students (clients) as an apprentice to ITS technical support technicians. Support consists of installing technology equipment and upgrades, troubleshooting, and resolving technical operational problems. Experience networking, inventory management, help desk ticketing, and more
- DOL Registered Apprenticeship: This apprenticeship is a competency-based Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship.
- Complete the competencies of the position outlined in the training plan
- 2000 hours of on-the-job paid training. This typically is accomplished in 2-3 years if the apprentice is working part-time - 16-20 hours/week.
- Complete 144 hours of related training (employer provided or through college coursework)
- Certifications earned:
- One (or more) nationally recognized Comp TIAA certifcation, typically A+ Core 1 and 2
- Department of Labor Registered Apprentice Certification
- Schedule: These positions start in May 2024, but could begin in June if needed. This is a 2-3 year commitment. Apprentices typically work 12-16 hours per week during the school year during year 1 of the apprenticeship, and are able to work more hours during summer. Work hours take place Monday-Friday between 7am and 4pm. During the school year, Apprentices usually work a half day, 5 days/week schedule or work 2 full days per week with the block schedule.
- Starting pay rate & credits: $15.00/hour, 1.5 elective credits per semester
- Who's Eligible: TSD students only, rising Juniors and Seniors, must be 16 by summer 2024
IT Technical Support Internship - Provide IT Tech Support in your own school!
- About this internship: Staff a help-desk at your school and assist students and staff with technology issues including hardware, software, inventory, and more!
- Schedule: 1 or more semesters, during 1 class period. Opportunity for more hours during summer.
- Location: At your own high school!
- Pay rate & credits: Unpaid during school year, paid in summer. .5 elective credits per semester.
- Who's Eligible: TSD students only, grades 9-12. No experience necessary!
The NoCo Manufacturing Sector Partnership and Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development are excited to offer the yearly summer youth internship program hosted by manufacturers in our region.
- 250 hours approximately from June through August, 2024
- $17/hour
- Open to students currently age 16-18, graduating seniors may apply. Open to students in Northern Colorado, not just Larimer County.
Find all these opportunities in XELLO! Just search "Manufacturing Internships" on the Opportunities page in XELLO. Applications open until March 31st.
LOVELAND & BERTHOUD
- Manufacturing Automation Engineering Intern with Better Process (Loveland)
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly Intern with Colorado Time Systems (Loveland)
- Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Assistant with E.I. Medical Imaging (Loveland)
- Deployable Spacecraft Structures STEM Intern with Opterus Research and Development, Inc. (Loveland)
- Manufacturing & General Assembly Intern with Ouisa Labs (Loveland)
- Machinist Intern with Datum Machining (Berthoud)
FORT COLLINS & WINDSOR
- Graphics Intern with Davinci Sign Systems (Windsor)
- Graphics Manufacturing Intern with Fiberlok Technologies, Inc. (Fort Collins)
- Assistant Fabricator & Facility Maintenance Intern with Hueber Industries (Fort Collins)
GREELEY, LONGMONT, FREDERICK, WESTMINSTER
- Entry Level Machine Operator Intern with Axelson Machine Inc. (Frederick)
- CNC Machinist Apprentice with Hexagon Machine & MFG, LLC (Longmont)
- Machine Operator/General Laborer Intern with J&B Machine (Greeley)
- Manufacturing Floater Intern with Metalcraft Industries Inc. (Westminster)
AQUATICS
Part-time Seasonal Positions in Xello offered by:
- Berthoud Recreation: Lifeguards, Swim Aides, Swim Instructors
- City of Loveland Parks & Recreation: Lifeguards, Swim Aides, Swim Instructors
- Splash Pool Services: Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Coach, and Pool Maintenance Tech
- TSD Aquatics: Lifeguards and Swimming Lesson Instructors for TVHS, MVHS, and LHS pools
RECREATION
Part-time and Seasonal Positions in Xello offered by:
- TSD Operations: Grounds Maintenance Summer Internship
- City of Loveland Parks & Recreation: Golf Course Cart/Range Worker and Concessions Attendant at pool and ballfield
- Wave Rentals: Operations Manager for Kayak & Paddleboard rental business
COACHING & SUMMER CAMPS
Part-time, Seasonal, and Year-round Positions in Xello offered by:
- City of Loveland Parks & Recreation: Day Camp Aide/Leader, Gymnastics Instructor
- Berthoud Recreation: Recreation Aide - Sports & Programs and Child Watch
- Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club: Soccer Coaches, Site Director
TSD Teacher Cadet Pathway Program - NEW!
Teacher Cadet is a new pathway program where students gain experience through a mini-student teaching experience in elementary and middle school classrooms while receiving instruction in child growth and development and teaching and classroom management techniques.
- Open to all rising TSD Juniors and Seniors
- Program located at Loveland High School - must provide your own transportation
- College credit available for student articulating to various Colorado colleges and universities. Opportunity to earn multiple certifications.
- Double blocked 1-semester class - Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed morning or afternoon schedule, with remote classwork on Mondays.
- Learn more and apply by March 24th
Assistant Teacher Internship
- Employer: Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center, Loveland
- About this Internship: Work under a early childhood teacher to provide guidance and instruction to small children in a caring environment
- Pay rate & credits: Unpaid internship, can earn school credits
- Schedule: At least 2 hours per week between 9am and 12pm
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+
TSD Family Center Summer Internship
- Employer: TSD Family, School, and Community Partnerships department, Loveland
- About this Internship: Provide resources to families in need, plan engagement events, create promotional materials and social media content
- Pay rate & credits: Unpaid internship, can earn school credits
- Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week. May extend into school year internship.
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+. Bilingual or have experience with Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese languages a plus!
Multi-Departmental Member Specialist Summer Internship
- Employer: Sam's Club, Loveland
- About this Internship: Provide customer service to members while learning about warehousing, merchandising, fresh food production, and business technology.
- Pay rate: $18/hour
- Schedule: 10 week internship from June 24 to September 1. 20-30 hours/week between hours of 8am and 8pm.
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+
Escape Room Game Master part-time job
- Employer: Time Emporium Escape Rooms, Loveland
- About this job: Provide a great guest experience, set and reset escape rooms, supervise guests and provide clues, general clearning and other tasks.
- Pay rate: $18/hour
- Schedule: Part-time job, flexible hours.
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+
Party Coach, Cafe Staff, and Laser Tag Marshall jobs
- Employer: Loveland Laser Tag, Loveland
- About these job: Variety of jobs available providing customer service by setting up for parties, preparing food, and monitoring people in the laser tag attraction.
- Pay rate: $14.50/hour
- Schedule: Part-time job, flexible hours.
- Who's Eligible: Age 15+
Manufacturing and Farm Assistant - part-time job
- Employer: St. Michael's Farms, Fort Collins
- About this job: Harvest elderberries and honey, tend bees, package food products, sales and customer service, sales a farmers markets.
- Pay rate: $14.50/hour
- Schedule: Part-time job, 8-16 hours per week. Options for summer, fall and spring.
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+
Farm and Food Production Internships
- Employer: Sproutin' Up, Fort Collins
- About this job: Different internship options that you can mix and match - planintng a harvesting, animal care, summer camp counselor, producing goods, farmer's markets and more!
- Pay rate: Earn up to $600 during summer, various pay options
- Schedule: Part-time. Various hours and schedules depending on which internship components you choose.
- Who's Eligible: Ages 14-16
Project Hort Teen Program
- Employer: Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins
- About this job: Volunteer program involving gardening, teaching, and helping guests, exepreince grant writing, customer service and project management.
- Pay rate: $100 gift cards earned when hours milestones are met.
- Schedule: First week of June through first week of August. Minimum of 12 hours per week required. Morning, afternoon, or full day shifts available.
- Who's Eligible: Incoming 7th through 12th graders
Stage Production/ Auditorium Maintenance Summer Internship
- Employer: Thompson School District Facilities, Loveland
- About this Internship: Gain experience with lights, sound, and auditorium maintenance and assist with running tech for summer productions in TSD school auditoriums
- Pay rate & credits: $15/hour and elective credit
- Schedule: 10-15/hrs/week, approx. 65 total hours during summer 2024
- Who's Eligible: Age 15+, TSD Students Only
Performing Arts Summer Internship
- Employer: Playcrafter Kids Theater, Fort Collins
- About this Internship: Build skills in performing arts and early childhood education with kids in a performing arts summer camp
- Pay rate & credits: $15/hour and elective credit
- Schedule: 8 week summer camp, 15-20 hrs/week
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+
Insurance Sales Internship
- Employer: Premier Insurance Partners, Loveland
- About this Internship: Help clients navigate Medicare insurance and gain experience in sales, customer service, and relationship management
- Pay rate: $15-$29/hour
- Schedule: Begins in early fall 2024, 25-30 hours/week, Monday-Friday, within the hours of 9am to 5pm
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors only 🎓
Project Coordinator Summer Internship
- Employer: Independent Plumbing Solutions, Fort Collins
- About this Internship: Assist with business operations, social media marketing, and special projects
- Pay rate: $16/hour
- Schedule: Summer internship (June to August) with opportunity to extend into school year, 16-20 hrs per week, Monday-Friday within hours of 6:30am to 4:30pm
- Who's Eligible: Age 15+, drug screening required
Neighborhood Promotions Distributor - part-time job
- Employer: Pulse Fiber Internet, Loveland & TImnath
- About this part-time job Hang promotional flyers on doors in neighborhoods in Loveland, Timnath, and surrounding areas
- Pay rate: $16/hour
- Schedule: April to August, 4-6 hours/week within the flexible schedule of Monday-Saturday 8am to 8pm
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+, reliable transportation a must
Manufacturing Assembly and Machine Shop Internships
- Employer: Phoenix NMR. Assembly shop in Loveland, Machine shop in Fort Collins.
- About these Internships: Produce and/or assemble and test scientific tools using high-tech equipment like CNC mills, lathes, soldering irons and ohm meters
- Pay rate & credits: $15/hour and elective credit
- Schedule: 5 week summer internships at either the Assembly shop or the Machine shop. Option of June or July. 20-30 hrs/week, Monday-Friday.
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+
Plumbing Internships - summer and school year
- Employer: Independent Plumbing Solutions
- About this Internship: Assist in the installation and repair of drain, water and gas piping systems and fixtures working in the warehouse and on commercial and residential construction job sites
- Pay rate & credits: $16/hour and elective credit
- Schedule: 20 hours or more per week. Summer start in early June. Monday-Friday between hours of 6am and 4pm. Can move into a school year internship or an plumbing apprenticeship when student turns 18/graduates. 🎓
- Who's Eligible: Age 16+, drug screening required
HVAC Internships
- Employer: Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning, Fort Collins
- About this Internship: Install and repaid HVAC/R equipment and troubleshoot issues performing minor field fabrication
- Pay rate & credits: $16/hour and elective credit
- Schedule: 20-30 hours or more per week. Summer start in early June. Monday-Friday between hours of 7am and 4pm. Can move into a full-time career upon graduation 🎓
- Who's Eligible: Age 17+, some physical requirements and mechanical aptitude preferred
Manufacturing Operator Positions - Semiconductors
- Employer: Broadcom, Fort Collins
- About this opportunity: Work within a team in a cleanroom environment including the operation and qualification of high-tech tools, delivery of material, and the testing of products.
- Pay rate: $18/hour, shift differential, paid break time
- Schedule: 12 hour shifts, Operators start in night shifts, 3 and 4 day work weeks
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors 🎓
Production Technician - Electrical Assembly
- Employer: Interstates Electrical Contractors, Fort Collins
- About this opportunity: Complete refabricated electrical/metal assemblies, skid packages, modular assemblies, control panels, motor control panels, or other similar assemblies
- Pay rate & perks: $18-$21/hour, benefits, bonuses, paid vacation
- Schedule: Full time. Position starts late May or early June
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors 🎓
Landscape Construction and Maintenance Field Crews
- Employer: Lindgren Landscape, Fort Collins
- About these opportunities: Full time career opportunities to work as part of a team installing landscape architecture (sprinklers, water features, stone work, planting, lighting) or maintaining landscaping (mowing, snow removal, grounds maintenance, sprinklers)
- Pay rate & perks: $20-$24/hour, benefits, retirement plan, paid time off
- Schedule: Full time. Positions start late May or early June
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors 🎓
Personal Caregivers - Home healthcare
- Employer: Home Helpers Home Care, serving Loveland, Fort Collins,Berthoud, Windsor, Timnath and Johnstown
- About this opportunity: Provide low-level patient care for patients in their homes or in assisted living facilities including assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing and personal care
- Pay rate: $16-$19/hour
- Schedule: 12 hour shifts, Operators start in night shifts, 3 and 4 day work weeks
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors🎓, drug screening, CNA licensure and prior care experience preferred
Personal Care Provider
- Employer: Columbine Health Systems, Assisted Living facilities in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor
- About this opportunity: Assist residents with activities of daily living, facilitate group activities, administer medications (QMAP training provided)
- Pay rate: $15.25-$19/hour
- Schedule: Part Time or PRN (as needed), Day, Evening or Overnight shifts, Some weekends and holidays
- Who's Eligible: Age 17+, prior care experience preferred but not required
CNA Training and Part-time employment
- Employer: Pathways Hospice, Fort Collins
- About this opportunity: Pathways will pay for you to complete a Certified Nursing Assistant training program (through Columbine Health) to prepare you to work in a hospice facility providing end-of-life care
- Pay rate & perks: $15/hour, mileage and expense reimbursement. Pay increase following certification.
- Schedule: Full or part-time classes. Full time completed in 2 1/2 weeks. Must work 1 year minimum to receive education benefit
- Who's Eligible: Age 18+, graduating seniors🎓
Tierney Lain has joined Thompson School District to increase accessibility for TSD students to participate in learning opportunities above and beyond the classroom through Work-Based Learning experiences in the Pathfinder Program. Work-Based Learning is a continuum of activities that support the development of skills that all students can use to become active and contributing citizens.
Students, Staff, and Community who would like to learn more about the Pathfinder Program, Xello, or other career-connected learning opportunities are encouraged to explore the Pathfinder Website, reach out to Tierney at tierney.lain@tsd.org, or schedule a meeting using the button below!