Dps Student Apprentice

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

DPS Students Only Support educational and career-oriented growth opportunities for DPS students by executing a comprehensive student internship program that focuses on Chromebook/hardware repairs.

Requirements

Student Worker/Intern no degree required
Highly developed organizational skills
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Basic Proficiency knowledge of Google products including docs, sheets, slides and Gmail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Work collaboratively of others on a team
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of a curriculum-based approach to teaching Chromebook/hardware repair
Coordinate with targeted high schools and relevant departments to market internship opportunities, review intern applications, and complete a semester-long hardware repair course with students
Provide real-time feedback, coaching, and mentoring to students throughout their internship experience
Support students in obtaining specified Chromebook certifications to allow them to complete both in and out-of-warranty Chromebook repairs; lead a weekly session with students to gain real world, hands-on experience on hardware repair
Support students in obtaining other academic-based credentials, including school credit and/or industry-recognized certifications related to hardware repair
Provide students with career outlook and other relevant information related to computer/ hardware repair jobs
Build partnerships with organizations who might seek to hire students upon completion of the internship and/or post-high school