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Work-Based Learning

Weld RE-5J graduates are ready for college, career, and life by delivering high-quality work-based learning opportunities that connect classrooms with Northern Colorado employers, builds professional, technical, and human skills, supports industry credentials and college credit, and develops ethical, community-minded problem solvers.

Through Work-Based Learning, Roosevelt juniors and seniors don’t just imagine their future careers—they step into them. Students gain real-world experience through internships, apprenticeships, paid work, and volunteer opportunities that build the skills employers seek.

Students in Work-Based Learning earn 0.5 graduation credit each semester for 60+ verified placement hours. 

Roosevelt High School Offers High-Quality Work-Based Learning Opportunities in all of our College and Career Pathways!

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Jennifer Boresen
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
The image presents Colorado's work-based learning continuum, which includes three main components: learning about work, learning through work, and learning at work. The continuum is designed to provide students and job seekers with a range of educational and career-related experiences.

Rough Riders in Action

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🖥️ Building Skills & Experience: RHS IT Interns in Action
RHS students Anthony Shuffler and Johann Zarate are making an impact on the Weld RE-5J IT Student Intern Team. Under mentors Avery Palma and Niko Antuna, they’re troubleshooting hardware/software, supporting district tech needs, and growing professional skills—communication, collaboration, and time management. This is Work-Based Learning at its best: classroom knowledge → real, career-ready experience. Huge thanks to Avery, Niko, and Weld RE-5J for investing in our students’ futures!

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🛠️ From Classroom to Jobsite: WBL Plumbing Experien
RHS senior Kash Gartrell spent the summer in our Work-Based Learning program, earning credit while interning with Gart’s Plumbing under master plumber Louis Gartrell. He prepped sites, assisted with installs, pipe fitting and maintenance, and supported water heater and fixture work—gaining experience with residential/commercial systems. Through Aims Construction Technology and Aims Construction Systems, Kash built job-ready skills; and he has the opportunity to move into a registered apprenticeship at 18.

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👩‍🏭 Work-Based Learning Wednesday: Welding Internship in Action
RHS senior Audrey is earning credit while interning with Apollo Mechanical Contractors, turning skills into pay-ready experience. After Agriculture pathway courses and Aims Career Academy welding (SMAW, safety, cutting), she’s applying knowledge on-site—advancing MIG and Stick techniques under mentor Chris Koppes. Her performance signals apprenticeship readiness. Congrats, Audrey, for maximizing summer learning and forging a path in the trades!

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🩺 Student Athletic Trainer Spotlight
RHS seniors Ailyn Alvarado and Lilyana Wiese have joined our Work-Based Learning program as Student Athletic Trainers, mentored by Robin Dodd. They’re already gaining hands-on sports medicine experience—supporting athletes at the recent RHS Home Football Game and in the training room—while building skills in injury prevention, rehab, athlete care, and high-energy teamwork/communication. We can’t wait to see their growth this year as they explore health sciences careers!
 

Partner with Weld RE 5J and other school districts in Northern Colorado to support Work-Based Learning Opportunities NoCo K12 WBL Collaborative.