Definition: An employer-driven model that combines on-the-job learning as a paid employee with related classroom instruction in order to increase an apprentice’s skill level and wages. St. Vrain offers a variety of apprenticeships, some of which are through CareerWise Colorado. These opportunities may require a three-to-four-year commitment by the student – 1 to 2 years of which are postsecondary.

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• Hours: 16-24/WK
• Compensation: >MINIMUM WAGE (DETERMINED BY EMPLOYER)
• Credit: .5 PER/60HRS

Where can I find available apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships developed by St. Vrain Valley Schools or one of its many partner organizations can be found on the CareerWise Marketplace, linked below.

How do I get students involved?

For more info, contact Erika Germer, K12 Partnerships Manager, at erika.germer@careerwisecolorado.org.

CareerWise has a thorough process for on boarding new businesses and students. The following process walks students and educators through the student-on boarding process.

• Get Started
• Learn about CareerWise
• Create a Student Profile
• Sign up for an orientation meeting
• Apply for Apprenticeships
• Interview Preparation

Definition: Services and programs, often including classroom instruction, designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in Registered Apprenticeship programs. These programs should have a documented partnership with at least one Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor and together, they expand the participant’s career pathway opportunities with industry-based training coupled with classroom instruction. 

Definition: One of the more critical experiences for healthcare science students is exposure to patients in a clinical setting. This type of experience will allow you to ensure that you enjoy working with patients and that you are well suited for a career in medicine. 

Definition: Field Experience for students in the Early Childhood Education, Teacher Cadet and Paraeducator programs is an experience in which students are supervised by a clinical teacher in a student teaching experience for a minimum of 30 contact hours. 

Definition: The objective of an industry-sponsored project is to create a unique, high-quality educational opportunity for students, where the educational content will enhance educational objectives of the program and class to which it is assigned. Industry Sponsored Projects in any CTE program should meet state expectations to ensure a quality WBL experience for the student.

Profile:

• Hours: VARIED
• Compensation: DETERMINED BY EMPLOYER
• Credit: CURRENTLY N/A

Where can I find available project teams?

Industry-sponsored project teams are primarily developed by the Innovation Center and the Career Elevation and Technology Center.

Guidelines:

• Active industry partner participation throughout the project
• Project must be based on a real need in the specified industry and/or community
• Structure for implementation is imperative
• Learning objectives and milestone metric must be clearly outlined prior to launch
• Involve CTE advisory boards when possible
• Share impact with stakeholders and participating partners

Definition:  Internships are on or off-campus work-based learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities in real-world environments for exposure to the requirements of a particular occupation or industry. Students will learn about the work environment and the expectations for success in a career pathway. Such work experiences are not expected to provide formal training for occupational skills, although some skills may be learned. Internships are completed under the guidance of an industry supervisor and school district personnel, who in combination with the student will create a framework for learning and reflection. Internships may be paid or unpaid. For every 60 hours of internship work, students will earn a 0.5 credit.

Profile:

• Hours: >60
• Compensation: >MINIMUM WAGE (DETERMINED BY EMPLOYER)
• Credit: 0.5/60 hours

Definition: Internships are on or off-campus work-based learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities in real-world environments for exposure to the requirements of a particular occupation or industry. Students will learn about the work environment and the expectations for success in a career pathway. Such work experiences are not expected to provide formal training for occupational skills, although some skills may be learned. Internships are completed under the guidance of an industry supervisor and school district personnel, who in combination with the student will create a framework for learning and reflection. Internships may be paid or unpaid. For every 60 hours of internship work, students will earn a 0.5 credit.

Profile:

• Hours: >60
• Compensation: N/A
• Credit: 0.5/60

Definition: A work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the workday as a shadow to a competent worker. Variations include virtual job shadows (allows an individual to observe an occupation through the use of videos) or job simulation (career exploration that allows an individual to participate and gain experience in aspects of an occupation through simulation).

Profile:

• Hours: <30
• Compensation: N/A
• Credit: N/A
• Course ID: N/A

Definition: A school-based enterprise (SBE) is a simulated or actual business conducted within a school. It is designed to replicate a specific business or segment of an industry and assist students in acquiring work experience related to their chosen career cluster. The management and leadership of the business enterprise should be provided by student positions identified in the business.

Pre-approved work-based learning opportunities must undergo a site evaluation by a WBL or CTE staff member.

If the newly proposed opportunity aligns with academic standards and partner engagement protocols, a site evaluation of the partner’s location will be scheduled and performed using forms pre-approved by risk management and legal counsel. Contact Heidi Ringer at ringer_heidi@svvsd.org for guidance to the approved forms.

To schedule an appointment, a partner should reach out to Heidi Ringer at ringer_heidi@svvsd.org.

Confirmations of your supervisor’s background check will be shared by Human Resources or the CTE Director. Costs associated with the background check are charged to the CTE center creating the opportunity.