CCSD Work-Based Learning
How does it work? Internships and Apprenticeships provide students 1. 0 Elective/Practical Fine Arts credits per semester to experience work-based learning during the school day. Students must apply for opportunities on the Job Board and be selected by a company in order to be placed in a CCSD Internship or Apprenticeship.
CTE Internships
Internships are for exploration.
If you are interested in an industry, this is a great way to shadow and experience a career in real life. Internships are a short-term commitment that can help you decide if a path after high school is really for YOU.
- Juniors and seniors who are enrolled or have completed at least 1 related CTE course can apply
- Can be paid or unpaid
- Short-term commitment (about 100 hours per semester at the internship site)
- Get real-world exposure to an industry
- Shadow industry professionals
- Can be in the summer, fall, or spring semesters
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are for students who are committed to a specific career path.
This is an opportunity to gain relevant experience and grow in your field while still in high schools. This is a real, long-term, job commitment. Get ahead of your peers by starting working early.
- Must be 16 years old by the start of apprenticeship to apply
- Always a paid employee of company fulfilling a real job position
- Long-term commitment (between 2-to-3 years)
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Begin in entry-level position and gain skills necessary to advance in career
- Company will support obtainment of certifications and/or some relevant college credit
Work-Based Learning
The Cherry Creek School District Work-Based Learning program is designed to connect students with career pathways of interest by partnering with businesses in the community. Through these experiences, students will have the opportunity to explore career pathways and develop career readiness skills.