Career Compass

• XELLO Work-Based Learning Network
• Meet your TSD Work-Based Learning Specialists
• Xello WBL Opportunity Spotlights:
• ACE Mentor Program Internships
• Destination Imagination Team Manager Internships
• Quid Novi - Event Volunteers and Videography Internships
• Banner Health Fort Collins Medical Center hospital tour
• Berthoud A&W Part-time Jobs
• CAHEC Healthcare Career Exploration Monthly Sessions
• Job Shadows
• Part-Time Jobs and Youth-friendly Employers
• Follow our Socials

How to Request Work-Based Learning Opportunities in XELLO:

1. Login: Use your TSD student log-in to access ClassLink: launchpad.classlink.com/tsd
2. Navigate to Opportunities: Select Opportunities from the EXPLORE tab.
3. Explore Opportunities: Use the filter button to view Opportunties by type, career cluster, location, and paid/unpaid.
4. Request & Apply: Review Opportunity details/eligibility, click the Request button, your Work-Based Learning Specialist will contact you with application instructions.

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Check Xello frequently because new opportunities are added weekly!

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Schedule an appointment with your school's WBL Specialist to get support with:

• Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview skills
• How to contact a Business
• Navigating WBL Opportunities in Xello
• Finding Opportunities that are NOT in Xello - Not finding what you're looking for in Xello? Work with your WBL Specialist to explore other career search resources or get help connecting with a business for a job shadow, job, internship and more!

• Program Highlights: Students will work as a team on a hands-on design and construction project, participate in industry field trips, and present their final project to industry professionals. Students also have the opportunity to compete at the state level, apply for summer paid internships, and earn scholarships!
• Program Details:
  Starts: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
  Meets: Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 a.m.
  Location: Thompson Career Campus (TCC)
  Transportation: Students are responsible for transportation to TCC and back to their home school each week.
• How to Apply: Students must apply in Xello to be considered for the ACE Mentor Program Internship. Applications due on November 15th. Spots are limited, so apply early!

• Company in Xello: Thompson School District - Extracurricular Enrichment Programs
• About this Internship: Coach elementary student teams and prepare them for competition
• Schedule: Last period/after school 1 day per week, November to March, approx. 3 hours per week
• Location: At TSD elementary schools and other locations for competitions
• Earn: $850 stiped and .5 Applied Arts/CTE credits
• Who's Eligible: Juniors and Seniors, age 16+. Open class period during 7th or 8th hour. Reliable transportation. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Experience working with kids a plus!
• Apply in Xello by October 30th

• Company in Xello: Banner Health
• About this tour: Tour various departments in the medical center and interact with healthcare professionals in a variety of roles. Tour may include: radiology, sterile processing, surgical technology, operating room, supply chain, and more! Lunch is included.
• Date/Time: November 6, 2026. We'll drive you! Transportation leaves from LHS at 9:30am and will drop off back at LHS at approximately 2:30pm.
• Location: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, 4700 Lady Moon Dr
• Who's Eligible: Open TSD high school students, all grade levels, interested in exploring careers in healthcare. Flu shot or mask, and TB test, plus Banner waiver form are required to attend.
• Sign up in Xello by October 26th! Limited spots available.

• Company in Xello: Berthoud A&W Restaurant
• About this Part-time Job: Front-of-house employees start by cleaning tables and washing dishes, work your way up to counter service and car hop positions, food prep/cook positions may also be available
• Schedule: Day shift availability, Monday-Friday, 11am to 4pm approx. Some evening and weekend shifts may be available.
• Pay: Pay rate starts at minimum wage, $15.16/hour
• Who's Eligible: Age 16+, daytime availability, must be dependable and reliable with good time management, take initiative and have a positive attitude, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Full posting details in Xello. Must apply in person at Berthoud A&W.

• Company in Xello: Centennial Area Health Education Center
• About this Program: Join in-person or online to learn more about healthcare careers through interactive learning and guest speakers. Topics include Epidemiology, Sleep Apnea, Substance Use Disorder, Addiction Medicine, Truth about Energy Drinks, and AI in Healthcare.
• Bonus: Students who complete 3 or more sessions are eligible to apply for the HOPE Institute - a free week-long summer camp in July 2027 at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the Anchutsz Medical Campus (AMC). 60 students under age 18 are selected statewide and housed at the UCCS campus. Students stay in the dorms, eat in the dining hall, and get to experience what it's like to be a medical student for one week.
• Date/Time/Location: First monthly session is Monday, September 14th and then the 1st Monday of the month thereafter. 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Attend in person at the CAHEC Office (2105 Clubhouse Dr in Greeley) or online via Zoom.
• Who's Eligible: Open to TSD high school students, all grade levels, interested in exploring healthcare careers
• Sign up NOW in Xello!

Job Shadows are a great way to learn about a business and an industry in just a few hours! Job shadows may include a tour, participating in meetings or activities, trying out an occupation, and/or time for you to ask questions about a career path and get answers directly from a business!

Here are some job shadows available NOW in Xello:

• Water Quality - Water Treatment Plant in Fort Collins
• Healthcare - Banner Health in Northern Colorado
• Bookkeeping/Accounting - Keep Smart Books, LLC, in Fort Collins
• Aesthetics & Skin Care - AesthetiKa Wellness & Med Spa in Windsor
• Government and Public Administration - Town of Johnstown
• Filmmaking - Shadowplay Films in Loveland

Not seeing what you're looking for? Reach out to your WBL Specialist and we'll help you match up with a career and business you want to explore!

Are you looking for a job that is youth-friendly and flexible with your class schedule? Getting ready to graduate and looking to start your career? Xello is frequently updated with part-time jobs for students as well as full-time, age 18+ positions for seniors.

Pro-Tip: Check out Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development CareerRise youth team's helpful resources to support your youth job search:

• List of youth-friendly employers - list of employers that hire age 14+
• Follow LCEWD CareerRise on Facebook for weekly updates of youth-friendly jobs in northern Colorado

Our Career & College Social Media Student Interns are hard at work sharing all of the great things that are happening in Career & Technical Education, Work-Based Learning, and Concurrent College Enrollment.

Check out their content plus events and WBL Opportunity announcements on our socials:

• Instagram: @TSDCareerCollegeReady
• Facebook: @TSDCTE