Work-Based Learning Network in Xello
Xello Work-Based Learning Network
Careers Start Here! Work-Based Learning is Career-Connected Learning above and beyond the classroom!
Benefits of Work-Based Learning for Students:
- Explore careers and industries before you choose a career path or a college major
- Build workplace-readiness and technical skills employers want
- Grow your professional network
- Start your career!
- Earn money, elective credit, certifications, and more!
Types of WBL Opportunities in Xello:
Discover and apply for these Opportunities
High-Level WBL (credit-bearing)
- Apprenticeships
- Internships
Low-Level WBL (get out and explore!)
- Job Shadows
- Informational Interviews
- Career Fairs, Tours, and Events
- Mentorship
Employment
- Part-time jobs during the school year and summer
- Full-time jobs and entry level careers for graduating seniors
- Apprenticeship programs for graduating seniors
Community Service
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Short-term and long-term
How to Request Opportunities in Xello:
1. Log-In to Xello via ClassLink
- Use your TSD student log-in to access ClassLink: launchpad.classlink.com/tsd
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Click the white Xello tile
2. Navigate to Opportunities
- Select OPPORTUNITIES from Quick Links or EXPLORE tab
3. EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES
- Use the filter button to view Opportunities by type, career cluster, location, and paid/unpaid
4. REQUEST & APPLY
- Review Opportunity details/eligibility
- Click the Request button
- Your school's WBL Specialist will contact you with application instructions
Help WBL Opportunities find you!
- Complete the Matchmaker Quiz in Xello
- Save your favorite career matches
- We'll send you work-based learning opportuntieis picked just for you!
Need help with the Xello WBL Network? Not sure where to start? Contact your WBL Specialist!
Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your school's WBL Specialist. They can assist you with navigating the network, help you narrow down a career path to explore, and support you with applying for opportunities with coaching on resumes, cover letters, and interviewing.
- LHS/FHS/TCC: Miranda Kantor
- MVHS/TVHS/BHS: Rick Bowles
About our Work-Based Learning Network
Thompson School District is part of the NOCO K-12 Work-Based Learning Collaborative. In order to best serve students and businesses, our WBL network is:
- Regional: Districts and Businesses across Larimer and Weld Counties utilize this network
- Shared: We share the Xello WBL Network with 8 districts/schools in Northern Colorado
- Collaborative: We work together as a region to connect students to work-based learning and provide businesses with a one-stop-shop to access the youth talent pipeline.
The Collaborative is made up of 8 districts/schools in Larimer and Weld Counties
- Thompson School District
- Poudre School District
- Estes Park School District
- Weld RE-5J (Johnstown/Milliken)
- Weld RE-4 (Windsor/Severance)
- Weld RE-3J (Keenesburg/Hudson)
- District 6 (Greeley/Evans)
- Colorado Early Colleges Ft. Collins High School
Is your Business or Organization interested in joining our WBL Network and offering an Opportunity to a student or educator?
- Susan Scott, TSD Business Coordinator
- susan.scott@tsd.org 970-541-1232