Business Partnership Opportunities
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 24,000 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:
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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 13,000 high school students and educators in NoCo!
The Collaborative is made up of 8 districts/schools in NOCO:
- Thompson School District
- Poudre School District
- Estes Park School District
- Colorado Early Colleges Ft. Collins High School
- Weld RE-5J (Johnstown/Milliken)
- Weld RE-4 (Windsor/Severance)
- Weld RE-3J (Keenesburg/Hudson)
- District 6 (Greeley/Evans)
Learn more and Get Connected!
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- Contact: Susan Scott, TSD Business Community Coordinator
- susan.scott@tsd.org 970-541-1232
CTE Advisory Council Meetings:
Throughout the school year, we invite businesses to share feedback with our Career & Technical Education teachers and administrators! 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.
If you would like to be invited to a future meeting, please contact:
- Andy Stevens, Director of Career & College Readiness
- andy.stevens@tsd.org 970-613-6784
T3 - Thompson Tomorrow's Today: Career Readiness in grades K-8
This program is funded through a generous grant from OtterCares and focuses on building an entrepreneurial mindset and career and college readiness in our Kindergarten through 8th grade students with the goals of bringing together education and industry in order to:
- Increase self-awareness for students in relation to the world of work
- Provide relevant real-world experiences for students provided by industry partners
- Develop in-demand essential skills valuable to students and business partners