2024-25 Career Development Team Annual Report

2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Career and College Success

DPS Mission

Educational equity is our collective responsibility. We prepare students for career, college and life. We create conditions and partnerships where students, families and team members belong and thrive.

CCS Vision

Every student in DPS will receive tangible support, opportunities and resources throughout their time in DPS for individual exploration and discovery, career exploration, and academic and career planning.

From Superintendent - District Commitment to Career Development Opportunities

Dear DPS Community Members,

It is my pleasure to share with you the 2024-25 Career Development Team Annual Report . DPS has great pride in having the largest known k-12 work-based learning programming across the United States. Last year alone, our diverse elementary, middle, and high students participated in nearly 22,500 experiences, an increase of over 7,000 from the previous year.

We believe that we must foster the career identity of our scholars and offer meaningful work-based learning opportunities ABOUT, THROUGH, and AT WORK throughout their time in DPS. These experiences allow youth to pursue their passions and have shown to positively impact their GPA, attendance, graduation rates, and college matriculation. Furthermore, it helps students see the relevance of what they’re learning in the classroom, build their professional network and develop a post-secondary plan that aligns with their future goals.

The Career Development Team is committed to providing equitable programming and prioritizing underserved populations to eliminate persistent educational and economic gaps. We thank you for your continued support and collaboration as we expand our efforts and ensure Every Learner Thrives.

In collaboration,

Dr. Alex Marrero Denver Public Schools Superintendent

Work-Based Learning (WBL) Continuum

Career Exploration

Learning about work

Embark Elementary Career Exploration Program

Spark Middle School Career Exploration Program

Xplore Industry Exploration Program

Chat Career Conversations Program

Guide elementary students on the first step of their career journey by helping them discover their interests and exploring why people work and the nature of different jobs. 1-3 Hour event K-5th

Introduce students to professional work environments and industries through interactive exploration events, tours and workshops.

Provide exposure to an industry through virtual/in-person company site visits and tours to help students learn about careers in a particular industry.

Industry professionals share their personal career journey while answering questions about their occupation, company and industry in a recorded conversation with our Youth Apprentice.

45 minute session(s) 9th-10th

Career Preparation

Learning through work

Coach Mentoring Program

Denver Youth Employment Early Work Experience Program

Launch Internship Program

Career Training

Learning at work Youth Apprenticeship Program

In Partnership with CareerWise Colorado

Mentors are paired 1:1 with students and offer guidance in career and educational planning as part of a facilitated group. Sessions are in-person at a school. 25-30 hours per school year 8th and 10th

This programs provides youth the opportunity to further their passions and goals through foundational work experiences in a local organization or company.

Young professionals become fully immersed in an industry and build their career and college portfolios through skills-based internships. Available as virtual, hybrid or in-person.

Industry partners grow their talent through our innovative apprenticeship system. Students work at your company while taking high school and college classes and gaining industry experience.

75-110 hour placements 14-21 yrs

75-110 hours per internship 10th-12th

Students work 2-3 days a week at your company

Begins in 11th or 12th grade; 2-3 year commitment

Students shadow a Stantec employee as part of the Spark Program

Overall WBL Program Data

8 Work-Based Learning Programs

84,864 All time WBL Total Student Contacts

22,534

2024-25 Total Number of Student Contacts

12,190

2024-25 Total Number of Students Impacted

420 Company Partners

209 Individual Professionals

Work Based Learning Enrollments

2021-2025

2024-2025 WBL Student

Demographics as Compared to DPS

Career Exploration

Embark Career Exploration

(formerly known as Spark Elementary)

Primarily classroom-based, Embark Elementary inspires elementary school students to explore their career personalities and learn about career options.

11,617 Total Enrollments

4,959 Unique Enrollments

215 Events

Learning About Work

Spark Career Exploration

Through business tours and career events, Spark Middle School offers exposure to professional work environments and inspires students to pursue high-demand, high-wage careers they may never have considered prior to participating.

5,426 Total Enrollments

3,060 Unique Enrollments

222 Events

Learning About Work

Chat Career Conversations

The Chat Career Conversations Program connects BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ professionals, whom we call Role Models, with high school students interested in their career paths. Role Models join facilitated sessions to authentically share their career journey, obstacles they have overcome and insights about pursuing your passions. Chat offers a chance to empower young people and directly help shape their futures.

131 Total Enrollments

127 Unique Enrollments

6 Events

Xplore Program

Xplore offers business tours that help high school students make informed career choices, build professional relationships within their chosen field and prepare for rewarding careers.

4,224 Total Enrollments

2,938 Unique Enrollments

222 Events

Learning About Work

Coach Mentoring

Coach Mentoring is a year-long program that matches middle and high school students with industry professionals who help support them in envisioning and planning their career and postsecondary journey.

290 Total Enrollments

290 Unique Enrollments

74% Completion Rate

Learning Through Work Launch Internship

The Launch Internship Program provides students with a professional opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a high-interest career. High school students develop skills and gain valuable experience in internships aligned with industry clusters.

476 Total Enrollments

447 Unique Enrollments

91% Completion Rate

Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP)

DYEP offers youth early work experiences and support with individualized career exploration and work readiness to both DPS students and Denver residents

354 Total Enrollments

305 DPS Students Served

89% Completion Rate

Learning At Work

Youth Apprenticeship

The Youth Apprenticeship program, in partnership with CareerWise Colorado, is a two- to three-year program that offers high school students the opportunity to receive on-the-job training for a high-demand career as an employee of a company.

26 Total Enrollments

26 Unique Enrollments

How Your Support Changes Student Lives

Social Capital

67% of students who participated in the Coach and Launch Programs reported increasing their professional network by as many as four adults as a result of the program .

I liked having a reality check because it really does give me more awareness about real world costs.

Quote from Xplore Participant

It taught me new skills I haven't had before and now I have a way bigger resume and a lot of experience.

Quote from Launch Intern

Program Excellence

96% of WBL students would recommend the program they participated in to a fellow student .

89% of WBL students rated the programs they participated in as excellent to very good .

Influencing Future Outcomes

• Coach and Launch participants continue to graduate high school at higher rates than the district average.

• For the class of 2023-24, Coach and Launch participants graduated at 90% and 94% compared to the district rate of 83%

• Coach and Launch students also outpaced their DPS peers in college matriculation at a rate 5%11% higher that other DPS graduates .

I had the most amazing opportunity to learn new injuries and how to properly assess them. This internship opened a new door for me, when I first started I really wanted to go into pediatrics but now it’s a tie between peds and sports med.

Quote from Launch Intern

Partner Data

Partner Survey Data

Meaningful Connections

92% of our partners believe DPS WBL programs offer an opportunity to engage with students in a meaningful way .

Preparing the Future Workforce

99% of Launch partners believe WBL is a viable way to prepare future employees

80% of Launch partners reported their intern was productive by the second week of the internship.

Pictured: Denver Health employee demonstrates oral care to elementary students.

96% of partners would recommend participation in a DPS WBL program to a colleague or friend.

Student Apprentice reading a book during storytime.

What Our Partners Say

The students were amazing! It was so much fun to [Our intern] is doing interact with them and see them figure out the puzzles. an amazing job! We And I got to talk to a few of them about their interests. love having him, he I had the best time, and I'm thankful to have had brings much joy and this opportunity. great enthusiasm!

- Spark Middle School Partner - Launch Partner

My DYEP youth was a great addition to the library this summer. Beyond being a phenomenal shelver, she took an active interest in helping to promote library programs. She made beautiful displays and chalk art promoting upcoming programs, and even went out and hand delivered program flyers at nearby restaurants. Outside of job related duties, she was a kind and creative person that we enjoyed having at the library.

- Denver Youth Employment Partner Program

[Our intern] did more I love getting the The college and work than anyone on opportunity to connect workplace visits the team could have with the students and gave students the expected. He was able to hopefully move the knowledge of what they help DPS and MyTech get needle even a little had interest, in what 7 elementary schools bit for their future they had an aptitude ready for [district] and ideally open up for, and in what their testing earlier this year. pathways that they future school/training, Truly an outstanding didn’t know existed or career might be like. young scholar.

- Coach Mentor - Coach Mentor

- Launch Partner

I enjoyed being [I enjoyed...] The energy and gratefulness of the students able to interact to be able to connect with them and show them our work with the students and profession. Connecting with Latino and Spanishwho are part of the speaking students is powerful as in my profession there next generation of is not as much diversity of people and thought. This is the professionals. next generation and is something I am passionate about.

- Xplore Partner

- Spark Middle School Partner

What Our Partners Say, continued

Having a shared experience/interest

We always love My favorite part made it easier to connect with the hosting students was getting other mentors and mentees. I have and supporting the chance to also faced a lot of challenges with the next show kids other being a female person of color in generation. career options. STEAM all of my life, and I was excited

- Xplore Partner

- Xplore Partner to be able to help support the next generation.

- Coach Mentor

What I enjoyed most was assisting students understand the steps to achieve their career dreams and what's possible for them. Also seeing the success of the I love seeing the interns light up when relationships of mentors and mentees they understand something new, or they during the final presentation day was enjoy what they're doing. wonderful to witness.

- Xplore Partner

- Coach Mentor

Embark Elementary Teachers

Students are drawn to technology, but may not know how it works or the importance of keeping it safe. When MyTech came and allowed our students to fix Chromebooks that were broken, it showed students the effects of harming technology. It also inspired many of my students to build interest in technology throughout their lives and thinking about their careers when they are older.

The students were so

I have always felt the Our coordinator was engaged and loved the professionalism and great to collaborate with opportunity to meet with organization of the and our students had a and learn from artists in program is unlike any variety of opportunities our community. Seeing other department that and experiences - it their excitement was I collaborate with in really was a highlight magical!! DPS. Thank you! this year!

Student Stories

Embark Elementary Student Story

In early December, the DPS MyTech team came to Southmoor Elementary School for a workshop with 2nd graders. The Denver Public Schools MyTech Hardware Repair Team equips students with technology, provides access to vital resources, and supports the digital skills development that students need to succeed in school and beyond. MyTech works on the hardware that students in DPS use and sometimes abuse- they fix a lot of student chromebooks! MyTech has worked with the Career Development Team’s programming for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as post-secondary apprentices. They are committed to building a pathway in tech for all our learners.

When MyTech visited Southmoor, the workshop they brought to the students was incredibly engaging! Each student was given a broken chromebook. Students were shown how to open up the computer to look at the parts inside, and then diagnose the problem and fix it! Students experienced the excitement that comes with successfully solving a difficult problem and learned how they could get into the industry of computer repair themselves. Java, one of the students in the workshop, said, "This is so fun! I love electricity!”

The experience was meaningful for the MyTech team as well. Bryan Roos, the MyTech Internship and Apprenticeship Coordinator, said, “We participate in programming with elementary scholars because we believe that early exposure to technology is a powerful first step in a lifelong journey of learning, creativity, and confidence. For the MyTech team, it’s a reminder of the importance of starting early, planting seeds of curiosity and empowerment that can grow into future passions, careers, and innovations.”

Spark Middle School - Student Story

Through the Spark Middle School Career Exploration Program, students have the unique opportunity to explore a variety of careers by visiting businesses and organizations across the Metro Denver area. This year, Juan Alfaki, a 6th grade student from Merrill Middle School, participated in multiple Spark events— and discovered a passion for serving his community.

“I’m a person who wants to work in community service to help people,” Juan shared during a visit to the Denver 911 Call Center, where he explored careers in the public safety sector. During the event, Juan observed 911 call takers in action and learned how emergency calls are processed. He even got handson experience in the Computer-Aided Dispatch Lab, where he role-played taking a 911 call. Reflecting on what he saw, he said, “In the past I wanted to be a police officer, and then I changed my mind. But now I want to be one again—because everybody is so friendly and they help the community, which is something I want to do.”

Juan’s passion for helping others was further fueled by visits to other career sites. At MSU Denver’s Hospitality program, he worked alongside the head chef and learned how to make fresh pasta dough. He also explored animal health careers during a trip to CSU Spur, where he observed veterinarians performing live surgery on a dog. “It’s so fun and exciting,” he said. “I thought all jobs were boring, but that wasn’t true—everyone was friendly and helpful.”

When asked what he would tell other students considering Spark, Juan had this advice:

“It’s really helpful to learn about different jobs. It’s hard to decide on a career at a young age, so getting to see real jobs in action helps so much— and it’s fun too!”

Spark continues to provide powerful, hands-on experiences that help students like Juan explore their interests, ignite new passions, and imagine what's possible for their futures.

Xplore Student Story

During the 2024-25 school year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College sophomore, Mirwais Massoud, was an active participant in Career and College Success programming. He attended four Xplore events and one workforce readiness conference. His experience in Xplore encouraged him to participate in a Launch Internship in the Fall and the Electric Vehicle Academy in the Summer.

Mirwais credits attending the Xplore events to helping him gain a better vision of his college and career goals. He feels he has a better awareness of jobs that are out there, how to prepare for interviews, and a new knowledge about climate change. Mirwais’ favorite trips were the St. Anthony North Hospital Tour and Police Museum. He says that the Hospital Tour and one-on-one conversation with a physician helped solidify his dream and goal of becoming a doctor.

Mirwais said that he would recommend Xplore events to younger students or any student wanting to explore careers. He would describe the events as a “fun experience” and one he will “never forget.”

Coach Program- Student Story

Students in our Creative Cohort at Lincoln High School thrived during the 2024-2025 school year, building meaningful connections with mentors that supported both personal growth and future readiness. This year’s focus on career exploration within the creative industries gave students a chance to see how their passions could connect to real-world opportunities. With the support of VF Corporation and their mentors, students explored pathways in graphic design, digital media, fashion, music, and more.

Highlights included a company visit to VF Corporation, hands-on projects, and the unique opportunity for students to give first-hand product reviews and brainstorm future products with professionals. These experiences not only broadened career awareness but also built confidence, sparked inspiration, and deepened mentor-mentee bonds through shared discovery.

As a first-year company champion, VF Corporation was instrumental in advancing our program objectives. Their engagement was so impactful that they are returning next year and expanding their commitment by sponsoring a second school.

DYEP Student Story

“My experience working at Collaborative Healing Initiatives within Communities (CHIC) was the best first job I could’ve asked for” says Kassidy Holloway, summer 2025 DYEP participant. “Everyone there is like a family to me. I learned how to interact with young children and had a great time hanging out with them . I learned a lot about myself and had fun in a leadership role. I can’t wait to work with CHIC next year!!!”

According to her supervisor, Tia Deville, Kassidy spent the summer working with their littles group (kindergarten through second grade). “Kassidy had a rough job trying to keep our littles on task, but she fought through all challenges and adversity she faced, and she did it with a smile, kind words, and a caring heart. Kassidy's growth during her time at CHIC was impressive. She came anxious, quiet and hesitant to take the lead. By the end of her time with us, she was able to lead with grace, be vulnerable and try new things, and she became more confident and comfortable using her voice.”

Kassidy is already looking forward to participating in DYEP again next year and says that she learned valuable lessons that she will be able to use in high school and beyond!

Pictured: Kassidy Holloway during her DYEP early work experience with CHIC; she supports K-Second Grade students during their field trip to a fire station.

Pictured: Christian, an intern for the Ready for 2029 Program, poses in front of a garden where she and rising 9th graders planted flowers to improve the campus.

Pictured: Christian Tesafye, an intern supporting the Ready for 2029 Program, poses in front of Vista Academy where she was a peer leader, preparing rising 9th graders for their transition to high school.

Launch Student Testimonial

My name is Christian Tesfaye, and I am currently a Junior at Vista Academy with a 3.21 GPA. In addition to my high school studies, I’m also taking college-level courses at the Community College of Aurora, a reflection of my drive to challenge myself and prepare for future success. One of the most meaningful experiences in my journey so far has been my participation in the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Ready for 2029 internship.

This summer internship focused on helping middle school students—especially incoming freshmen— transition smoothly into high school. As a student support intern, I worked closely with younger students, helping them build confidence, improve organization skills, and feel connected to their new school environment. The program taught me how to lead with empathy, communicate clearly with students and staff, and adapt to different needs and learning styles.

Beyond personal growth, the internship made a powerful impact on the students we served. It created a bridge between middle school and high school, easing anxiety, boosting academic readiness, and encouraging positive social interaction. The students came away feeling more prepared, supported, and motivated for what’s ahead. For me, the experience strengthened my leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills— skills I will carry into any future academic or career path. My experience in the DPS Ready for 2029 internship was more than just an internship; it was a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while growing into a stronger, more capable version of myself.

Apprenticeship Student Testimonial

Victoria Pena, Apprentice at CEC Early Learning Center

My first year in the Ed Connect apprenticeship program was an amazing learning experience. I worked as a teaching assistant at CEC Early Learning Academy, supporting students ages 3-5 in their learning. I was able to observe and learn from experienced teachers and I gained valuable skills that will help me in future opportunities . My favorite part was forming meaningful relationships with my students that continue to grow even after they have entered kindergarten

As I enter my second year in the apprenticeship program, I am excited to apply everything I learned last year in a new environment . I am looking forward to working with older students, gaining experience in a dual-language setting and continuing to be a role model for students who look like me . I feel prepared and eager to see how I grow as an educator this year and to see the impact I can make.

Innovation & Expansion

Our elementary programming has exploded this school year!

Thanks to a generous grant from a local, anonymous funder, we were able to hire two full-time elementary coordinators, significantly expanding our capacity to deliver career exploration programs to K-5 students. We more than doubled our student touchpoints compared to the previous school year—reaching 11,617 total event enrollments this year, up from 5,463! In the 2023-24 school year, we organized 95 student events; this year, that number jumped to 215.

Anotherexciting,newinitiativewasourcareerkits forouryoungest,K-2learners.Eighteendifferent careerkitsarenowavailableforteacherstocheckoutanduseintheirclassrooms.Eachkitincludesa full-classlessonforusewithSmartboards,careersimulationactivities,read-aloudbooks,andpaper-based independentactivities.Teacherscanborrowthesekitsfor2–3weeks,givingstudentsampletimetoexplore theworldofworkattheirownpace.ThesekitswillbeavailabletoallK-5clasroomsnextschoolyear.

Middle School Summer Job Shadows

The Spark Middle School Program expanded its summer job shadow opportunities, nearly doubling its reach from the previous year. In summer of 2025, almost 60 students from 18 middle schools were welcomed by 13 partner sites. Students spent a half day alongside professionals— shadowing their daily work, trying out real job tasks, and exploring diverse career pathways. The experience was highly rated, with 85% of participating students describing it as above average or excellent.

In addition to job shadows, the 8th grade Spark Career Exploration class underwent several improvements over the summer. In partnership with a consulting company, the curriculum was revised to be more culturally sustaining and easier for teachers to implement. The Spark team also collaborated with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) team to secure state-level approval of the course’s scope and sequence under the ACE middle school pathway. As a result, the curriculum is now endorsed by the state and serves as a model for other school districts across Colorado.

Strengthening Futures through the Mentoring Collaborative

Through the Mentoring Collaborative, we partnered with four mentoring organizations to bring career exploration directly to students in their existing programs. Our goal was to expand career readiness opportunities by reaching students through trusted mentors, helping them connect their interests with future pathways .

We worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Denver Kids, Sims-Fayola Foundation, and the YESS Institute to deliver sessions ranging from one-time workshops to multi-part series. Topics included workplace readiness, professional behavior, career exploration, personal branding, and financial literacy.

These collaborations expanded career learning for students already engaged in mentoring relationships and deepened their awareness of post-secondary options. Feedback from students, mentors, and staff was overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the value of embedding career readiness into mentoring programs.

Electric Vehicle Academy

In 2023, DPS committed to implementing a Climate Action Plan (CAP), a comprehensive proposal that outlines the district’s commitment to tackling climate change and promoting environmental justice. The CAP goals include increasing student exposure to green careers through career development activities.

To this end, the DPS Career Development Team initiated the first Electric Vehicle (EV) Academy in summer 2025. The Academy connected DPS efforts to electrify our transportation fleet with exposure to the current and future forms of electrified transportation, the careers associated with them and how the transportation systems and technology work through a curriculum delivered by Women Who Charge . DPS also partnered with Ohm on the Range, a non-profit that taught students about electric vehicles by helping them build an electric scooter and designing an EV of the future. We hope to continue offering the EV Academy through continued funding from the City of Denver’s Department of Climate Action Sustainability and Resiliency.

Free College Credit for Launch Internship Students

The DPS Career Development Team has partnered with the Community College of Denver (CCD) to offer student free Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit for a college Business Communications course. Launch students who opt into PLA credit are given the opportunity to demonstrate their competencies through reflective writing assignments that are integrated into the Communications course. Last summer, seven students received PLA credit from CCD after completing their internship. We hope to see a significant increase in the number of students opting into PLA next school year.

Career and College Success Student Profile Reports

In partnership with the Counseling and Graduation Implementation teams, we implemented the Career and College Success Student Profile Reports in 20 middle and high schools. The purpose of the Profile Report is to:

1. Provide students with an asset-based, tangible resource that is personalized to highlight their interests and their academic journey and connect to post-secondary and career options.

2. Create a tool that can assist the adults in a student’s life (parents/guardians, teacher, advisors, coaches…) by providing a resource that informs discussion about next steps.

We’re excited to report that we also collaborated with the District’s Exceptional Student Services (ESS) team to develop an additional page for students with disabilities; this will provide students and families with easy access to community agency contact information and enhance smooth transitions and ongoing services. Furthermore, we strategically embedded the Reports into our Coach Mentoring program so that mentees/mentors can unpack the personalized profiles and support next steps. Coming next year, the Profiles will be generated for all middle and high school students and available in all the consent decree languages on our student, staff, and parent portals!

Multi-Year & Significant Contributors

Without the $1,913,366 in contributions from our partners, the quality and breadth of programming offered to students by the Career Development Team would not be possible. Several companies supported various WBL programs through their generous contributions or grants.

PRIVATE FUNDER

In addition, 22 industry partners contributed $70,000 to offset the cost of student fellowship awards, specifically.

Please also refer to the Appendix for a complete list of participating partners and donors.

Closing: Expressing Gratitude

Closing

Work-based learning thrives because of the dedication, enthusiasm, and partnership of our business community. From major corporations to nonprofits and government agencies—across Denver and beyond—industry professionals generously share their time, expertise, and energy to nurture the growth and success of DPS students.

Whether welcoming a class of 30 students for a career event or hiring a youth apprentice, each partner plays a vital role in building a community that invests in the future of our young people .

Appendix

Below is the list of our valued partners and the programs they participated in during the 2024-2025 school year.

We thank each and every partner who contributed to the success of our programs and ultimately, our students .

• Businesses marked with a single asterisk (*) are partners through a collaboration with CareerWise Colorado.

• A double asterisk (**) indicates a partner who made a donation to support the Launch Internship Program.

10Four DYEP

350 Colorado Launch

4G Automotive and Transmissions Launch

Access Mode Embark, Launch

Ad Club Xplore

Advancing Development Launch

African American Trade Association (AATA) Launch

American Academy of Physician Associates Spark Middle School

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado Spark Middle School

American Institute of Architects Spark Middle School

Ana Marina Studio DYEP

Anderson Mason Dale Embark

ANM Coach

Arapahoe Community College Xplore

Art Garage (Park Hill) Launch

Art Students League of Denver Embark, Spark Middle School

Arts Street Launch , DYEP

Athletics & Beyond DYEP

Atkins Realis Xplore, Coach, Launch

Atlas Real Estate Launch

Auraria Higher Education Center Xplore

Automotive Evolution Xplore, Launch be well Launch

Beck Group Spark Middle School

Bellhoss Embark, Launch

Benefits in Action Launch

BIG H.O.M.I.E.S DYEP

Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies

Spark Middle School

BLACK Esthetics & Artistry

Launch

BlocPower

Embark

Blue Mesa Electric Launch

BPX Energy

Xplore

Branch Automotive Xplore

BraTek Engineering & Manufacturing Xplore

Brinkmann Constructors Spark Middle School

Brotherhood Haven Spark Middle School

Bruce Randolph High School Xplore

Bucket List Community Cafe Launch

Building Owners and Managers Assocation (BOMA) Xplore

Burns and McDonnell

Embark, Xplore, Launch

Cannon Design

Embark, Spark Middle School

Caraveo for Congress Latino Engagement

Launch

Casa Milagro Youth Solutions

DYEP

Cat Care Society

Spark Middle School

CBRE

Spark Middle School

CEC Early College

Spark Middle School, Xplore

*CEC Early Learning Academy Apprenticeship

Celebrate Life Foundation

DYEP

Cherry Creek State Park

Embark, Spark Middle School

Chicano Humanities and Arts Council

Embark, Spark Middle School

Children’s Farms in Action Launch

Children’s Hospital

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore

Cisco Coach

City and County of Denver

Xplore

City and County of DenverAnimal Shelter

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore

City and County of DenverDenver Animal Protection Embark

City and County of DenverDenver Fire Department

Embark, Spark Middle School

City and County of DenverCity Council Embark

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Barnum

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - 20th Street

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - 5090 Broadway

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Athmar

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Aztlan

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Carla Madison

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - College View

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Cooks Park

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Eisenhower

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - GVR

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Harvard Gulch

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Harvey Park

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Hiawatha Davis, DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Johnson

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - La Alma

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - La Familia

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Montbello

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Montclair

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Rude

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Southwest

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - St Charles

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Swansea

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation - Wash Park

DYEP

City of Denver Parks and Recreation- Scheitler

DYEP

City of Denver- DEDO, Denver Economic Development and Opportunity Spark Middle School, Xplore

City of Denver- Department of General Services

Xplore

City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Launch

City Year, Inc. Xplore

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Spark Middle School, Xplore, Launch, DYEP

Collaborative Healing Initiatives Within Communities (CHIC) DYEP

Colorado Afterschool Partnership Launch

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Xplore

Colorado Community College System Xplore

Colorado Council of Black Nurses Spark Middle School

Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus Launch

Colorado Democratic Party Launch

Colorado Department of Labor Coach

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Embark

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Embark

Colorado Dream Foundation Launch

Colorado Health Careers Collaborative Xplore

Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Launch

Colorado Lawyers Committee Xplore

Colorado Public Radio Embark

Colorado Rockies Spark Middle School, Xplore

Colorado School of Mines Xplore

Colorado Soccer Foundation DYEP

Colorado State University Spark Middle School, Xplore

Colorado State University (CSU) Extension (Denver) Xplore

**Colorado State University (CSU) - Spur Campus

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore, Launch

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur CampusBioprocessing Lab Launch

**Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus- College of Agricultural Sciences Semilla Project Launch

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus- College of Vet Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) Embark

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus-Human Health Launch

**Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus-Music Lab Launch

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus- Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Lab Launch

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur Campus-Green Roof Launch

Colorado State University (CSU)- Energy Institute

Embark, Spark Middle School

Colorado Threads

DYEP

*Colorado Workforce Development Council Apprenticeship, Launch

Community College of Denver Spark Middle School, Xplore

Community Outreach Service Center

Launch, DYEP

Community Wealth Building Launch

Concourse K Sports Academy

DYEP

Confluence Center Launch

Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) Xplore

Construction Education Foundation Launch

Consumption Literacy Project Launch

*Craig Hospital,Apprenticeship

Curls on the Block

Spark Middle School

Davis Partnership Architects

Spark Middle School

DCI Engineers

Embark, Spark Middle School

Decatur Fresh DYEP

Denver 7 News Xplore

Denver 9-1-1

Spark Middle School

Denver Art Museum

Spark Middle School, Xplore

Denver Botanic Gardens Xplore

Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Embark, Spark Middle School

*Denver Center for 21stCentury Learning at Wyman HS Apprenticeship, Xplore

Denver Community Media Launch

Denver Fire- Community Risk Reduction Unit Embark

Denver Health and Hospitals

Embark, Spark Middle School, DYEP

Denver Inner City Parish Launch

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Spark Middle School, Xplore

Denver Police Department

Spark Middle School, Xplore

Denver Police DepartmentCommunity Relations Xplore

Denver Police Museum Spark Middle School, Xplore

Denver Public Library - Bear Valley

DYEP

Denver Public Library - BlairCaldwell

DYEP

Denver Public Library - Decker DYEP

Denver Public Library - FordWarren DYEP

Denver Public Library - Hadley DYEP

Denver Public LibraryMontbello DYEP, Launch

Denver Public Library - Teen DYEP

Denver Public Library - ValdezPerry DYEP

Denver Public LibraryWoodbury DYEP

Denver Public Schools- Arts and Physical Education Launch

Denver Public SchoolsBusiness Diversity Launch

*Denver Public Schools (DPS) Denver Public Schools

Career and College Success-

Career Development Team Apprenticeship, Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools Career and College Success- Career and Technical Education Team Launch

Denver Public Schools Climate and Safety Launch

*Denver Public SchoolsCommunications Apprenticeship

Denver Public Schools Counseling Launch

**Denver Public SchoolsCurriculum and Instruction Launch

*Denver Public SchoolsDepartment of Technology Services (Client and Field Services)

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore, Coach, Launch, Apprenticeship

Denver Public Schools Department of Technology Services (Northfield High School) Launch

Denver Public SchoolsDepartment of Transportation (Hilltop Bus Terminal) Launch

Denver Public SchoolsDepartment of Transportation

(Northeast Bus Terminal) Launch

Denver Public SchoolsExceptional Student Services Embark

Denver Public Schools

Facilities Management Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools-

Facilities ManagementElectrical Department Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools

Facilities ManagementGrounds Maintenance Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools

Facilities Management- HVAC Launch

Denver Public Schools

Facilities ManagementPlumbing

Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools

Facilities ManagementPreventative Maintenance Xplore, Launch

Denver Public SchoolsFacilities ManagementProtective Coatings Xplore, Launch

Denver Public Schools Farm Embark, Spark Middle School”

Denver Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Launch

**Denver Public SchoolsMultilingual Education Family Engagement Launch

Denver Public SchoolsPlanning, Analysis and Real Estate Launch

**Denver Public Schools Planning, Design, and Construction Launch

*Denver Public Schools Talent Acquisition Apprenticeship

Denver Public Schools - The Village at CLA Launch

**Denver Scholarship Foundation Spark Middle School, Xplore, Launch

Denver Sister Cities Xplore

*Denver Water

Embark, Spark Middle School, Apprenticeship

Denver Zoo- Conservation Alliance

DYEP, Launch

**DHE Computer Systems Launch

Dickey's BBQ Pit

Xplore

Dirt Coffee

Xplore

Diversity in Finance Collaboration

Launch

DJEATC Xplore

Denver Public Schools- Ready for 2029

DYEP, Launch

Dr. Martin Luther King Early College- Teacher Cadet Program Launch

*Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College

Xplore, Apprenticeship

Dress For Success Denver Xplore, Launch

Duafe Beauties

Embark, Spark Middle School

Dynatrace

Spark Middle School

Earth Force Inc Launch

East High School Xplore

**East High School Constitutional Law Launch

EGYM

Spark Middle School

Emily Griffith High School Xplore

Emily Griffith Technical College (Main Campus) Xplore

Emily Griffith Technical College (Trades Campus) Xplore Empowercom Launch

Everyday Latina Spark Middle School

EXCEL Academy Xplore

Farley Health Policy Center, University of Colorado

Anschutz Medical Campus DYEP

Florence Crittenton High School Xplore

Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado DYEP

Fortaleza Familiar DYEP

Franklin Park Senior Center Launch

Friend Assembly Launch

Friends of the Front Range

Wildlife Refuges Launch

Gates Corporation

Spark Middle School

Gen Tech Xplore

George Washington High School Xplore

Get Ballooned DYEP

Girls, Inc. Launch

Global Grid for Learning Ltd (GG4L) Launch

GlobalMindED Launch

Gourmet Real Estate, Inc. Launch

Great Clips Xplore

Green Goddess Launch

GRID Alternatives

Embark, Spark Middle School

Hair Works Xplore, Launch

**HDR Launch

Heart & Hand Center DYEP

High Line Canal Conservancy Embark Hines Launch

History Colorado Launch, DYEP

Holtzman Enterprises Inc

Great Clips Franchise Xplore

Hope Center Launch

Howell Construction Launch

HOYA Foundation Xplore

Humane Colorado (Denver) Embark, Xplore

Humane Colorado (CSU Spur) Launch

IBEW-Local 68 Xplore

John F. Kennedy High School Xplore

**John F Kennedy HighAthletic Training Launch

Junior Achievement Dream Accelerator Xplore

JVA Consulting Engineers Xplore, Coach

Kaiser Permanente PharmacySkyline Pharmacy Spark Middle School

Kids 4 Real Inc. DYEP

Kids Above Everything Launch, DYEP

Kids Life Inc DYEP

Kiewit Xplore

Ktone Cares Foundation DYEP

KUNC Chat

Latin Professionals in Aerospace Spark Middle School

Latino Arts and Cultural Institute

Spark Middle School

Legacy Foundation for Family and Community Development DYEP

Legacy Options High School Xplore

Life Care Center of Westminster Xplore

**Lifespan Local Launch

**LMI Colorado Launch

Lone Tree Arts Center Xplore

Lyrics 4 Life Inc. DYEP

Maiz Denver Launch

Make a Chess Move DYEP

Mass - FX Media Xplore

Master Tech RV Launch

Master’s Apprentice Xplore

Maxx Impact

DYEP

McBride Impact

DYEP

MedTronic

Embark, Spark Middle School

Meow Wolf

Xplore

Merrick & Company

Xplore

Merritt Aluminum Products

Xplore

Metro Water Recovery

Xplore

Metropolitan State UniversitySocial Work Department

Xplore

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Xplore, DYEP

Metropolitan State University of Denver - Center for Visual

Arts

Embark, Spark Middle School

Metropolitan State University of Denver - Department of Industrial Design

Embark, Spark Middle School

Metropolitan State University of Denver - School of Hospitality

Spark Middle School

Metropolitan State University of Denver - SpaceTech Scholars

Embark, Spark Middle School, Launch

Metropolitan State University of Denver- Department of Aviation & Aerospace Science

Spark Middle School

Metropolitan State University of Denver- Men’s Soccer Team

Spark Middle School

Metropolitan State University of Denver- Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute

Spark Middle School, Launch

Metropolitan State University of Denver- College of Business Xplore

Metropolitan State University of Denver- Department of Nursing

Spark Middle School

Mi Casa Resource Center

Launch

Microsoft Xplore, Coach

Mile High Phlebotomy Mobile

LLC

Xplore

Mindcraft Makerspace

Launch

Mmc Integrity Services DYEP

Montbello Organizing Committee

Launch

Museo De Las Americas

Launch

Museum For Black Girls DYEP

Namaste Solar Electric Inc

Xplore

NASA Hunch

Xplore

**National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Launch

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore

National Security Agency

Embark

National Security Agency

Spark Middle School

Neighborhood Resilience Corps

Xplore

Never Summer

Spark Middle School

Norris Design

Spark Middle School

North High School

Xplore

Northeast Early College

Xplore

Northfield High School Xplore

Opera Colorado Spark Middle School

Original Account Strategies (OAS) Launch

Oxy Spark Middle School

Palace Construction Spark Middle School

Park Hill Pirates DYEP

PCs for People Launch

Pet Partners

Spark Middle School

Petunia Bakeshop Launch

Pharmakeia Xplore

Pickens Technical College Xplore

*Pinnacol Assurance Xplore, Apprenticeship

Pipefitters Local Union 208 Xplore

Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Hospital Launch

Princess Gardens Worm Farm Embark

**Project PAVE Launch

Rapids Youth Soccer Program Launch

RE Finance Commercial Launch

Re:Vision DYEP

Red Rocks Community College Xplore

Red Rocks Community College

- Rocky Mountain Education Center (RMEC) Launch

**Respect Academy- Front Office Launch

Rivian Xplore

Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts Spark Middle School

Rocky Mountain Efficiency Launch

Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport Spark Middle School

Rose Medical Center Xplore

Royal Grey Creative DYEP

S.A.C.R.Ed Eco-Center Launch

Saint Joseph’s Hospital Coach, Launch

SAME Cafe

Launch, DYEP

Scholars Unlimited DYEP

Sean Slater Insurance Agency Launch

**Shrewsberry Launch

Sia’s Bean Pies Embark

Signature Aviation Spark Middle School

Sims Fayola Foundation DYEP

Skill Struck Launch

Slalom Coach

Socha Lending Group Xplore

Society of Petroleum Engineers Spark Middle School, Coach

Society of Women Engineers Spark Middle School

Soul 2 Soul Sisters Launch

South High School Xplore

Southwest Airlines Xplore

Spartan College Xplore

Spirit of the Sun Launch

St. Anthony’s Hospital Xplore

Stadium Medical Xplore, Launch

Stantec

Spark Middle School

Stress Away Launch

STRIDE Community Health Center Launch

Struggle of Love Foundation DYEP

Studio Colombia Launch

Sturm College of Law Xplore

Su Teatro

DYEP

Sun Valley Youth Center

DYEP

Sweet Ridge Studios Embark

Tattered Cover Bookstore Embark

TechNation Careers Launch

Temple Grandin Equine Center

Spark Middle School

Tender Care Assisted Living Launch

The Ambassador Foundation Launch

The Apprentice of Peace DYEP

The Cake Bar Launch

The Colorado Symphony Xplore, Spark Middle School

The Granger Agency Launch

The JEKL Institute DYEP

The Leader Board Launch

The Learning ExperienceGreen Valley Ranch DYEP

The POMM, LLC dba Cultura Chocolate

DYEP

The Salvation Army Denver Red Shield

DYEP

Think 360 Arts Embark

Thomas Jefferson High School Spark Middle School, Xplore

Thomas Jefferson High School

Sustainability Club Embark

Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGarden Program Launch

TJC Real Estate Xplore

Touch of Life Technologies (Toltech)

Xplore

Trace3 Xplore

*Traylor Academy Apprenticeship

Tree Frog Woodworking Xplore

Twilio Coach

United Airlines Spark Middle School, Coach, Launch

United States Department of the Interior - US Geological Survey (USGS)

Embark, Spark Middle School

United States Fish & Wildlife Service

Spark Middle School

University of ColoradoAnschutz Medical Center

Embark, Spark Middle School, Xplore

University of ColoradoBoulder

Xplore

University of ColoradoDenver (UCD)

Xplore

University of ColoradoDenver, College of Arts and Media Spark Middle School

University of Colorado Boulder - Chemical and Biological Engineering Coach

University of Colorado Health Xplore

University of ColoradoAnschutz Cancer Center

Research Rangers Program Spark Middle School

University of Colorado- Denver Business School Xplore

University of ColoradoDenver: Engineering Xplore

University Of Denver Xplore

University Of Denver- Sturm College of Law Spark Middle School

University of Northern Colorado Xplore

**University Park Elementary School

Launch

Uptown Community Health Center

Launch

VF Corp Coach

Village Institute

Launch

Visit Denver Xplore

Vista Academy Xplore

Vitalant Blood Donation Xplore

VIVE Wellness DYEP

West High School Xplore

Wezesha Dada Center Spark Middle School

Whittier Cafe DYEP

Wild Air Films Embark

Wings Over the Rockies Embark, Launch

Woodward Studios Embark

World Juice Bar DYEP

Xcel Energy - Commercial Operations Launch

Xcel Energy - Plant Projects Launch

Xcel Energy- Social Investments Launch

Young Americans Bank Spark Middle School

Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA)

Launch

Young Men of Purpose DYEP

Youth Empowerment Agency DYEP

Youth on Record Spark Middle School

YouthBiz Embark, Spark Middle School

Career and College Success