Various business people from the Colorado Community at the Colorado Space Institute at ACC launch event at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock

Employer Partnerships

At the Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus, we believe strong employer partnerships are essential to preparing students for meaningful careers and supporting the workforce needs of our communities. Our goal with our partnership is to co-build a dynamic talent pipeline through collaboratively designed programs that advance economic mobility for students, strengthen workforce readiness for employer partners, and drive sustainable economic growth across our region. Together, we are creating an integrated ecosystem that connects work-based learning experiences, customized employee development opportunities for your team, and clear career pathways. By working closely with industry, we strive to move at the **speed of industry—responsive, nimble, and agile—**ensuring our partnerships and programs remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with real workforce needs.

Why Partner with the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus?

By partnering with the Sturm Collaboration Campus, your business will get direct access to local talent and customized employee development programs for your team. Working with us will benefit your business by reducing hiring and training costs, as well as gaining fresh perspectives and innovative solutions from our team. With flexible levels of engagement, we can work together to benefit our community.

We invite our employer partners to connect with our students in a variety of meaningful ways—by participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences, posting job and internship opportunities, and engaging in campus events. Each opportunity provides a valuable way to share your expertise, connect with emerging talent, and help students gain real-world insight into your industry.

Please explore the options below to learn more and find the best way for your organization to get involved.

Explore WBL Opportunities at Sturm Collaboration Campus
Post Your Job
Learn More about Campus Events
Connect with ACC's Littleton Campus

Explore and Participate in Work-Based Learning Opportunities at the Sturm Collaboration Campus

The Power of Work-Based Learning

At the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus, we believe amazing things happen when education meets real-world experience. One of ACC’s strategic priorities is Community-Driven Workforce Collaboration which means we’re all about working with partners like you to create hands-on learning that meets real workforce needs. Our WBL Experiences help students bring classroom knowledge to life, build job-ready skills, and explore their career paths—while giving your organization fresh energy and future talent. Let’s roll up our sleeves, spark some ideas, and build something great—together!

How it Works

As an Employer Partner, you can help us provide students with the ability to Learn About Work (career awareness & exploration), Learn Through Work (career preparation), and Learn At Work (career training). Each experience you offer helps students obtain job-ready skills while strengthening your pipeline with qualified future employees. To learn more about how to participate in our WBL experiences simply follow the 2 steps below.

Step 1 - Explore Work-Based Learning Opportunities at the Sturm Collaboration Campus 

Take a moment to review each WBL Experience we offer. This will help you make informed selections in the next step, where you’ll indicate which Experiences you’d like to learn more about.

Learning ABOUT Work is the foundational stage where individuals are introduced to the world of work. It focuses on building career awareness and broad exposure to different industries, occupations, and workplace expectations. Learning ABOUT Work experiences include:

Career Fairs
Engage directly with motivated job seekers and showcase your organization’s opportunities.
Industry Speakers
Share your expertise by presenting at events and inspiring the next generation of professionals.
Informational Interviews
Participate in one-on-one or small group discussions to give students valuable insights into your industry.
Mentoring
Guide students through career development by becoming a trusted mentor and advisor.
Worksite Tours
Host small groups of students for behind-the-scenes tours, offering a firsthand look at your workplace.

Learning THROUGH Work involves structured, hands-on experiences where individuals learn by doing real work in a real-world setting. These opportunities combine productive work with ongoing learning and supervision, allowing participants to develop both technical and professional skills aligned with their field of study or career goals. Learning THROUGH Work experiences include:

Clinical Experiences
Support students by offering hands-on clinical opportunities that build practical skills.
Internships
Provide short-term, entry-level work experiences that prepare students for their careers.
Industry-Sponsored Projects
Collaborate on real-world tasks funded by industry to give students meaningful, applied learning experiences.
Project-Based Learning
Support hands-on learning by providing real projects that challenge and develop student skills.

Learning AT Work refers to career training that takes place directly at the worksite, enabling participants to develop and refine occupation-specific skills through real-world application. These experiences are typically business-led and supported through partnerships with intermediaries, education and training providers, and workforce development programs to ensure comprehensive skill development and career progression. Learning AT Work experiences include:

Apprenticeships
Collaborate with us to design customized apprenticeship programs tailored to your organization’s needs or to promote your existing programs to our students.
Externships
Work with our faculty to provide industry insights, develop new skills, and build employer connections—enhancing teaching and boosting workforce readiness for our students.
Employee Development Programs
Together, we create customized skill-building training designed to strengthen your workforce and support your organizational goals (upskilling, reskilling, leadership programs, skill badging, etc).

Step 2 - Participate in WBL Experiences at the Sturm Collaboration Campus

Complete our WBL interest form

Post Your Job

Posting your job opportunities with the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus connects your organization with a diverse and motivated pool of students who are actively preparing to enter the workforce. Through our platform, employers gain access to thousands of students with varying backgrounds, experiences, and educational pathways, allowing you to identify candidates who align with your organization’s needs. Posting with us also increases your visibility on campus, helping you build brand recognition among emerging talent while strengthening your connection to the local community. In addition, our team helps promote opportunities through targeted outreach to relevant programs and student groups, ensuring your positions reach the right audiences. Whether you are seeking interns, part-time employees, or full-time hires, partnering with the Sturm Collaboration Campus provides a valuable opportunity to build an early talent pipeline, connect with future professionals, and engage with a workforce that is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within your industry.

How it Works

Step 1 - Simply fill out the job description form and an ACC Sturm representative will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Learn More About Campus Events at the Sturm Collaboration Campus

Learn More About Campus Events at the Sturm Collaboration Campus Participating in a Sturm Collaboration Campus event is a powerful way to connect your organization with motivated students who are exploring careers and preparing to enter the workforce. These events create meaningful opportunities for employers to build brand awareness, share industry insights, and develop early connections with emerging talent. Whether you participate in a career fair, serve as an industry speaker, conduct informational interviews, mentor students, or host a worksite tour, your involvement helps students better understand real-world career pathways while positioning your organization as a committed community and workforce partner. Engaging in these events also allows you to identify promising future employees, strengthen your presence on campus, and contribute to developing the skilled workforce our region depends on—all while making a lasting impact on students’ career journeys.

How Your Business Can Partner With ACC

Complete our interest form

Contact

wbl [dot] cr [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (wbl[dot]cr[at]arapahoe[dot]edu)
303.660.3160