Work Based Learning Opportunities
August 14, 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
DID YOU WORK A SUMMER JOB & WANT HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT? Click OR Scan Below
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SPECIAL EVENTS! Go to your Future Center for questions!
What is Work-Based Learning? Future Center Presentation
Want to know more about Job Shadows, Internships, and Apprenticeships?
Come to a presentation in your Future Center
Click HERE for more information
HEALTH SCIENCE (Internship Cohort Informational Launch Meeting)
Curious about Mental Health or Human Service Careers Amazing Opportunity!!
Learn all possible jobs in a mental health agency, receive ASIST and MHFA trainings, networking, resume and interview help, be part of a panel, and possible employment offerings.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something that has never been done.
Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute is a new opportunity for high school students in D11 and D2. Diversus Mental Health Agency and D11 are partnering.
Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute Cohort Launch Informational Meeting:
September 12th @ 9:30-11am
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus Auditorium
2115 Afton Way
Activities: laugh yoga, mental health information and activities, swag!
Launch Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/Eqac5HFJ6F
Application for MONTHLY Cohort Meetings October to April:
https://forms.office.com/r/Upbdji2vWe (closes September 20th)
Click HERE for more information
CONSTRUCTION: Build Like a Girl Event!
GE Johnson invites ALL 6th-9th Grade Girls!
Come learn about careers in construction, use some power tools, and build a feral cat shelter
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
LUNCH Provided
Location: The Mill
4450 Foreign Trade Zone
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
Register by using the QR Code or link below
Questions: engage@gejohnson.com
Click HERE for more information
TALK TO YOUR FUTURE CENTER!
INTERNSHIPS, PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS, & APPRENTICESHIPS
Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Skilled Trades
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
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.
Healthcare
Diversus INTERNSHIP Cohort (October-March)
Curious about Mental Health or Human Service Careers Amazing Opportunity!!
Learn all possible jobs in a mental health agency, receive ASIST and MHFA trainings, networking, resume and interview help, be part of a panel, and possible employment offerings.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something that has never been done.
Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute is a new opportunity for high school students in D11 and D2. Diversus Mental Health Agency and D11 are partnering.
Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute Cohort Launch Informational Meeting:
September 12th @ 9:30-11am
Roy J Wasson Academic Campus Auditorium
2115 Afton Way
Activities: laugh yoga, mental health information and activities, swag!
Launch Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/Eqac5HFJ6F
Application for MONTHLY Cohort Meetings October to April:
https://forms.office.com/r/Upbdji2vWe (closes September 20th)
Click HERE for more information
MULTIMEDIA
The Peak News (Journalism): INTERNSHIP
This internship will provide you a valuable hands-on experience in broadcast radio operations and news production.
Select topics for news and feature reports for consideration of the Executive Producer.
Research, write, and prepare news and feature reports for broadcast/podcast.
SO MUCH MORE (see flyer)
- 11th and 12th graders
- Minimum of 4 hours/per week
- Career Interest in the journalism/media field
- AND MORE...Click HERE to see attached flyer
Apply by emailing your resume & cover letter to Zach Goldman: zachg@thepeak.news
TALK TO YOUR FUTURE CENTER!
The Peak News: Tech/Social Media (INTERNSHIP)
This internship will provide you a valuable hands-on experience in broadcast radio operations and news production.
Support the development of programming, recording, editing audio to air on AM/FM and assist with all content distribution platforms, including; radio, web, podcast networks, and social media.
Perform audio operations including; Recording, mixing, editing, finalizing audio productions, and musical selections. We will train you!
- 11th and 12th graders
- Minimum of 4 hours/per week
- Career Interest in the tech/media field
- AND MORE...Click HERE to see attached flyer
Apply by emailing your resume & cover letter to Zach Goldman: zachg@thepeak.news
TALK TO YOUR FUTURE CENTER!
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