Career Compass
Explore the world of Work-Based Learning
Welcome to the Career Exploration Software Platform for Thompson School District!
Here is how you will access Xello to view the details of several Work-Based Learning opportunities listed in this newsletter:
- Login: Use this link to login to Xello using Clever.
- Explore: From the dashboard, click on Explore Options.
- Discover: At the bottom of the Explore Options page, click on Opportunities.
- Request: Identify interesting opportunities and click REQUEST.
- Connect: Your Work-Based Learning Specialist will reach out to support you with next steps!
Check back frequently because new opportunities are added all the time.
Click here for more Xello Resources!
Contact your Work-Based Learning Specialist at tierney.lain@tsd.org
Manufacturing, Design & Engineering Family Night
Free event for Parents and Students!
Meet with leading local manufacturers and educators to experience the thriving industry of manufacturing.
February 13th, 2024, 5-7 p.m.
Woodward Lincoln Campus
1041 Woodward Way
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Here is the registration link!
Click here for a printable flyer in Spanish and English.
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Healthcare Careers Tour
Take a tour of McKee Medical Center and find out if a healthcare career is right for you!
Available to TSD High School students.
Tour includes: Imaging/Radiology, Pharmacy, Nursing/Operating Room, Behavioral Health, and Supply Chain
Friday, February 16th, 2024, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
McKee Medical Center
Transportation and Lunch provided!
8:45 a.m.: Pick-Up @ Loveland High School
2:15 p.m.: Drop Off @ Loveland High School
Here is the registration link!
Registration Deadline: February 9th
Click here for a printable flyer in Spanish and English.
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TSD Ready, Set, Go! Work-Based Learning Fair
Get Ready!
Prepare for WBL opportunities by attending workshops on resumes, interviews, communicating with businesses, and basics of apprenticeships and internships.
Get Set!
Explore Thompson Career Campus and apply for opportunities happening this Spring and Summer.
Go! Go! Go!
Meet local & regional businesses offering several different types of Work-Based Learning experiences.
February 27th, 2024, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thompson Career Campus
1811 W 15th Street
Loveland, CO
Click here to see companies attending!
Online Job Seeker Workshops and Resume Review Request
All workshops are one hour unless otherwise noted.
Online Workshops
Resume Consult
Green Career Pathways
Colorado=focused resources for high school students to learn about green jobs, explore educational pathways, and connect to local organizations!
Berthoud Podcast
Hosted by Amie, the librarian at Berthoud Library. Interviews with different professionals and information about topics of interest to Berthoud Community.
Virtual Job Shadow Website
Create a free account and view videos of interviews from various careers and informative videos on employability skill development on Pathful website.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering
A free day-long event put on by Colorado State University's Society of Women Engineers that helps introduce girls to the world of engineering and shows them what they could do if they pursue a career.
Events for Teens
Check out some of the events happening at the Loveland Library. Includes contests, workshops, and volunteer projects.
Tierney Lain has joined Thompson School District to increase accessibility for TSD students to participate in learning opportunities above and beyond the classroom through Work-Based Learning experiences in the Pathfinder Program. Work-Based Learning is a continuum of activities that support the development of skills that all students can use to become active and contributing citizens.
Students, Staff, and Community who would like to learn more about the Pathfinder Program, Xello, or other career-connected learning opportunities are encouraged to explore the Pathfinder Website, reach out to Tierney at tierney.lain@tsd.org, or schedule a meeting using the button below!