Career Compass
Explore the world of Work-Based Learning
In this Issue
- XELLO Work-Based Learning Network
- Meet your TSD Work-Based Learning Specialists
- Xello WBL Opportunity Spotlights:
- TSD Innovative Technology Services - Tech Support Internships
- UCHealth Radiology Internship
- Larimer Food Bank Nutrition Assistant Internship
- Marketing, Social Media, and Business Opportunities
- Job Shadows
- Part-time Jobs
- Summer Internship & Apprenticeship Highlights
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 Class Link.
- Explore: From the dashboard, click on Explore.
- Discover: At the bottom of the Explore Options page, click on Opportunities.
- Request: Filter and Identify interesting opportunities and click REQUEST.
- Connect: Your Work-Based Learning Specialist will reach out to support you with next steps and application instructions!
Check back frequently because new opportunities are added all the time.
Click here for more Xello Resources!
Contact your Work-Based Learning Specialist at rick.bowles@tsd.org (MVHS, BHS, TVHS) or miranda.kantor@tsd.org (TCC, FHS, LHS)
Rick Bowles, WBL Speccialist
- Serving: Mountain View, Thompson Valley, Berthoud
- rick.bowles@tsd.org
- 970-528-0477
- Schedule an appointment
Miranda Kantor, WBL Specialist
- Serving: Loveland, Ferguson, Thompson Career Campus
- miranda.kantor@tsd.org
- 970-541-4961
- Schedule an appointment
Work-Based Learning Coordinators in your School
Connect with the WBL Coordinator in your school for assistance with Xello Opportunities, resume and cover letter support, and more!
- Berthoud: Lyndee Charles, Agriculture Teacher
- Ferguson: Laura Anderson, Counselor
- Loveland: Amber Wharton, Family Consumer Science Teacher
- Mountain View: Erik Kaufhold, Business Teacher
- Thompson Valley: Ryan Stillahn, Welding Teacher
- TCC: Allison Bryson, Counselor
IT Technical Support Internship - Provide IT Tech Support in your own school!
- Business: TSD Innovative Technology Services, Loveland
- 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!
UCHealth Radiology Internship
- Business: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Radiology & Imaging Department
- About this Internship: Research, Present, and Shadow: Interns research radiology modalities (CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, etc), present their findings to radiology staff, and shadow Radiologic Technologists throughout Medical Center of the Rockies
- Pay rate & credits: Unpaid internship. .75 elective credits earned.
- Schedule: Flexible! One presentation and shadow per month - November 2024 - April 2025.
- Who's Eligible: Open to Juniors and Seniors. Must provide your own transportation to MCR. Vaccinations required.
- Deadline to apply in Xello: October 6 ⏰
Nutrition Assistant Internship
- Business: Larimer Food Bank, Loveland
- About this Internship: Assist during Cooking Matter classes with paperwork, set-up and clean-up, assisting participants with cookingy, serve as a Culinary Instructor, help plan classes including recipes, shopping, etc.
- Pay rate & credits: Unpaid internship, can earn elective credit
- Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, hours during Mon-Fri between 8am and 4:30pm, work year-round
- Who's Eligible: Students Age 16+, must provide own transportation, have interest in nutrition, cooking, and education
Social Media Accounts Coordinator Internship
Business: Wanderling in Berthoud
About this Internship: Manage social media accounts, creating content, researching and ptiching ideas, search engine optimization, implement paid advertising campaigns
Pay rate & credits: Unpaid internship, can earn elective credit
Schedule: 10 hours per week, work and meet with owner virtually, , 1 semester or longer
- Who's Eligible: Students Age 16+
Assistant Volunteer Opportunity
Business: KidsPak in Loveland
About this Volunteer Opportunity: Work under the Executive Director to organize mail marketing campaigns, complete data entry of donors and volunteers, and perform various office tasks
Pay rate & credits: Unpaid volunteer opportunity, can earn community service hours
Schedule: 8 hours per month, 1 semester or longer
Who's Eligible: Students Age 14+
Deadline to apply: September 30th ⏰
Job Shadow Opportunities available for request in Xello
Job Shadows are a great way to learn about a business and an industry in just a few hours! Job shadows may include a tour, partipating in meetings or activities, trying out an occupation, and/or time for you to ask questions about a career path and get answers directly from a business!
Here are some job shadows available NOW in Xello:
- Electrician - Fiske Electric in Johnstown
- Home Healthcare Caregiver - Home Helpers Home Care in NoCo
- Behavioral/Mental Health Careers - SummitStone Health Partners in Loveland/Fort Collins
- Social Media/Influencer - Chas' Crazy Creations in Fort Collins
- Barber/Cosmetologist - Johnstown Barber Shop in Johnstown
- Architect & Designer - VFLA Architecture & Interiors in Fort Collins
- Non-Profit Management/Warehousing & Logistics - KidsPak in Loveland
Looking for a JOB? Part-time jobs available in Xello
Are you looking for a job that is youth-friendly and flexible with your class schedule? Xello is full of part-time jobs for students as well as full-time positions for graduating seniors.
Sample of Jobs posted in Xello:
- Automotive Detailing Shop Technician - RC Auto Detail in Fort Collins
- Extra Support Caregiver - Turnberry Place Assisted Living in Fort Collins
- Commercial Cleaner - Checkmark Cleaning and Green Clean Colorado in Loveland
- Mover/Packer - Exodus Moving & Storage in Johnstown
Pro-Tip: Check out Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development CareerRise youth team's helpful resources to support your youth job search:
- List of youth-friendly employers - list of employers that hire age 14+
- Follow LCEWD CareerRise on Facebook for weekly updates of youth-friendly jobs in northern Colorado
TCC Construction Students - Summer Internships at IPS
Two TCC Construction Skilled Trades students, Amelia from LHS and Ethan from MVHS, completed summer internships with Independent Plumbing Solutions in Fort Collins. Amelia worked in the office creating social media content, processing estimates and invoices, and performing various office tasks. Ethan worked in the warehouse and the field, preparing parts for plumbers and assisting staff on the remodeling team. Congratulations on your successful internships!
From Intern to Employee - Manufacturing Internship at Fiberlok
Nothing like hearing "you're hired" at the end of a summer internship! Annilene, a recent 2024 graduate from LHS, recently completed a summer internship with Fiberlok where she inspected materials for quality, developed written processes for various steps in their manufacturing process, and enjoyed being part of a system that makes custom uniform patches through Fiberlok's unique process. Anni recently accepted a full-time position with Fiberlok where she'll continue in a quality control role. Congratulations! This internship was made possible through the NOCO Manufacturing Sector Partnership's summer internship program, coordinated by Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development.
Behind the Scenes - Stage Production Internships with TSD
HIRED! TCC IT/Cybersecurity Student continues apprenticeship with City of Loveland in new role!
Gwen, a former student in the Thompson Career Campus Information Technology/Cybersecurity Program and 2024 graduate of Mountain View High School, began her IT Technician apprenticeship with the CIty of Loveland's IT Department in spring 2023. She was recently offered a full-time position with their help desk, where she will continue her apprenticeship and provide excellent customer support in IT to City employees. Congratulations Gwen on your new position and to the City of Loveland for gaining a new employee!
HIRED! TSD ITS hires Apprentice for full time position!
Owen, another TCC IT/Cyber program alum, began their IT Technician Apprenticeship with TSD Innovative Technology Services in 2023. They have provided IT support to students and staff throughout TSD and was recently offered a full-time Technician II position. Owen is a 2024 graduate of Loveland High School and valuable member of the TSD ITS team. Did you know that Owen is the 4th apprentice that has been hired from their apprenticeship by TSD ITS? Congratulations Owen and TSD ITS on another successful apprenticeship!