Business Partnership Opportunities
Current Partnership Opportunities:
For these and other opportunities, check out the Spring 2026 issue of the
BUSINESS COMMUNITY CONNECTOR NEWSLETTER
Join our XELLO Work-Based Learning Network and make the biggest IMPACT on the MOST STUDENTS & EDUCATORS
Connect with tomorrow's talent, today - in Thompson and regionwide!
Thompson School District is a proud member of the NoCo Inspire K12 Work-Based Learning Collaborative which is made up of school districts in our area that share the XELLO WBL Network and work together to connect with businesses for the mutual benefit of industry and education. Our Xello WBL software platform allows YOU to reach over 19,000 high school students and educators in Larimer and Weld counties.
Post these Opportunities in Xello for students and educators, free of charge:
- Part-time / summer jobs for current students and full-time employment after graduation
- Internships and Apprenticeships
- Job Shadows and Informational Interviews
- Career Fairs, Tours, and Events
- Guest speaking, Mentorship
- Volunteer opportunities
The Benefits of Work-Based Learning for Businesses:
- Access the youth workforce pipeline
- Diversify your talent pool
- Provide professional development opportunities for employees to serve as mentors
- Increase brand recognition
- Support our local community and workforce development
- Connect with over 19,000 high school students and educators in NoCo!
The Collaborative is made up of 7 districts/schools in NOCO:
- Thompson School District (Loveland/Berthoud)
- Poudre School District (Fort Collins/Wellington/Timnath)
- Colorado Early Colleges Ft. Collins High School
- Weld RE-5J (Johnstown/Milliken)
- Weld RE-4 (Windsor/Severance)
- Weld RE-3J (Keenesburg/Hudson)
- Weld RE-8 (Fort Lupton)
Learn more and Get Connected!
- Contact: Susan Scott, TSD Business Community Coordinator
- susan.scott@tsd.org 970-541-1232
CTE Advisory Board Committee Meetings:
Throughout the school year, we invite businesses, organizations, and higher education providers to share feedback with Career & Technical Education teachers and administrators from Thompson and Poudre school districts! These CTE Advisory meetings are listening sessions where businesses provide educators with valuable information regarding curriculum, industry trends, technology, technical and essential skills in order to keep our programs current and serving the needs of industry in our region.
Join us for a Fall Semester Meeting - breakfast or lunch provided:
- August 12, 2026. 12pm - 1pm at Timnath Middle-High School, 4700 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins
- Multimedia & Technical Theater
- Business & Marketing
- Culinary, Education, and Design
- Computer Science
- Manufacturing & Engineering
- Architecture & Construction
- Behavioral Health
- Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Outdoor Recreation
- September 16, 2026. 12pm - 1pm at PSD Transportation, 2407 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins
- Automotive
- September 18, 2026. 7:30am - 8:30am at PSD Future Ready Event Center, 215 E. Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins
- Health Science
For more information, please contact:
- Andy Stevens, Director of Career & College Readiness
- andy.stevens@tsd.org 970-613-6784