Ogallala Commons (OC) is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership and education to reinvigorate communities in the Great Plains Region. As part of their work, OC provides opportunities for students to participate in Community Internships that are a unique work experience and hometown career exploration program that takes place in local communities or a regional …
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The PPBEA primarily serves as a liaison between the Pikes Peak community of K-12 schools and area business partners, while creating an environment where the region can “grow its own talent”. The MARKETPLACE (currently under development) is where classrooms and students connect and participate in work-based learning opportunities sponsored by businesses in the community. For …
Community Strong is an online platform and team focused on building and strengthening connections to small businesses, corporate entities, and industry leaders. Community Strong makes it easy for organizations to partner with SVVSD schools.
NoCo Inspire is a dedicated team and online platform focused on connecting high school students in the Poudre School District to Northern Colorado employers and community mentors, to provide meaningful work-based learning opportunities.
The Medical Career Collaborative is a partnership between Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health propels students towards careers in healthcare through hands-on experiences and professional development opportunities. It is a two-year program, with activities taking place at both Denver Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Students are eligible for a paid internship during the fall, spring, or summer of their junior year. …
Denver Public Schools (DPS) CareerConnect is a comprehensive program that pairs industry-focused classroom instruction with work-based learning opportunities at the middle and high school level. CareerConnect career pathways provide opportunities for students to take college courses and earn industry certifications related to Colorado’s fastest-growing, highest-opportunity industries. DPS CareerConnect is seeking business partners interested in engaging …
Falcon Tech at Skyline High School in the St. Vrain Valley district partners with IBM and the Front Range Community College to help students earn their high school diploma as well as an Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) at no cost. The program includes significant internship and mentorship opportunities with IBM, giving students a head start in …
Building off of the success of their Career Explore Summer Internship Program, Greeley Evans School District 6 is launching a new apprenticeship program in partnership with Vestas. Students enrolled in the district’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathways courses will be paid an hourly wage and receive employee benefits while in the apprenticeship.
The Woods Manufacturing Program is not a shop class, but a chance for students to learn cutting edge skills needed in the Woods Manufacturing industry. A collaborative effort between Peyton School District and Widefield District 3, the program led to the development of a national Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (the MiLL). Students in the program can work toward a Woodwork Career Alliance Passport, …
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Through its Performance Based Learning model and robust partnerships with local businesses and higher education Mesa 51 School District is working hard to create graduates that are ready for 21st century college and career opportunities. D51 (as well as Salida and many others) is leveraging the incentives from the Career Success Program which was recently extended through 2024.