Work Based Learning Opportunities
May 5, 2024
EXCITING Opportunities...
There are A LOT of opportunities that are available to our students. Please SCROLL to see them all or use the TABLE OF CONTENTS to go directly to the opportunity career cluster.
D11 OFFERS CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES! BE PREPARED BEFORE GRADUATION.
Even if your child is not yet in high school, we want you to know what D11 offers!
Work-Based Learning is a continuum of activities that occur, in part or in whole, in the workplace, providing the learner with hands-on, real-world experience.
Work-Based Learning involves; Site Visits, Work Readiness Training, Job Shadows, Internships/Pre-Apprenticeships, and Apprenticeships
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INTERNSHIPS, PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS, & APPRENTICESHIPS
Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Skilled Trades
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: PAID 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
NEW! Adolfson & Peterson Contruction: PAID Internship (Apply by 5/8)
Secure Vestibule Renovations
General labor and some carpentry.
Exposure to general contracting, demolition, doors and hardware, metal stud framing, casework, HVAC and electrical work.
- Projects that interns will be working at Coronado HS, Doherty HS, Fremont ES, Penrose ES, Jackson ES, Carver ES, Sabin MS, Russell MS
MAY 28, 2024 - AUGUST 1, 2024
Monday through Saturday
20-40 hours per week
$16 / hour
MUST BE 16 & OLDER
Apply By: contacting Christina Rudow – Crudow@a-p.com by MAY 8, 2024
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
Build The Coyote Internship: Thurs. and/or Sat. 10am-3pm
Do you want to help be a part of building a unique park in downtown Colorado Springs? Come learn to concrete form, pour, hang doors & windows, framing, roofing and so much more. This internship is either a 60-hour or 120-hour commitment.
More Information on the flyer!
Students will earn high school course credit while gaining experience.
Build The Coyote: 1000 S. Royer, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Apply by contacting: bulid@concretecouch.org
More Opportunities-Click HERE to visit the Work-Based Learning Website
Automotive
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 & Social Impact
NEW! D11 Grants & Title: PAID Internship
If you are interested in a career in Accounting or Finance, try us out!
- This internship provides opportunities to be part of the Grants and Title 1 Department Team assisting with funding opportunities, which allow D11 students to pursue learning that continually challenge them to grow and to achieve their personal best. We seek and support opportunities, which align with D11's short-term and long-term needs; improving learning environments, facility conditions and the functionality of D11's schools.
Summer experiences include learning various aspects of Federal, State and Local Grant Funds as they relate to: · Tracking inventory · Revising Budgets · Grant writing · Updating procedures · Close-out reporting · Reconciling Accounts
Open to 10th – 12th Graders
Monday through Friday
Paid $15.00/Hr.
Requires working Knowledge of Excel
To Apply: send in your resume (include Career & Technical Education Courses): Annette.Bass@D11.org and Tamara Forrest@D11.org
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.
Culinary & Hospitality
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! Multiple Catering Companies
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
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Law
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.
Healthcare
HEALTHCARE: Long-term Care (INTERNSHIP) Dates/Times 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.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
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.
LOOKING TO HELP BUILD THE FUTURE WORKFORCE?
How Can You and/or Business ENGAGE with D11?
We are looking for community partners that can offer job shadows, internships/pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship opportunities for our students.
D11 students are pretty AMAZING and are changing the world!
BE A PART OF THE CHANGE!
Have questions or would like to sign up...
Use the QR Code or email: melissa.smith@d11.org
D11 Work-Based Learning Page with these opportunities and others: Student WBL Opportunities Website