Colorado Springs Utilities offers the School To Employment Program (STEP) for talented high school students. STEP is a partnership with local high schools which focuses on high school seniors interested in gaining exposure to the business side of Colorado Springs Utilities. STEP allows students to gain work-related training in order to prepare for the workplace after graduation. We combine academic classes with hands-on learning and training.
What is STEP?
School Based Learning: Classroom instruction based on high academic and occupational skills standards.
Work Based Learning: Work experience, structured training and mentoring at job sites.
Connecting Activities: Courses developed to integrate classroom and on-the-job instruction, match students with employers, and maintain bridges between school and work.
Am I eligible to participate?
- Are you a high school student in District 2, District 3, or District 11?
- Are you enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) or relevant program at your high school?
- Are you in your junior or senior year in high school?
- Do you maintain at least a 2.5 GPA?
- Are you in good standing at your respective high school?
- Do you have a good attendance record?
- Are you available to work from 3:00 – 7:00 PM Monday-Friday?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, talk with your parent/guardian and Career and Tech Education teacher about taking advantage of this excellent opportunity.
How do I apply for STEP?
Applying for the program is easy. All you need to do is follow these simple steps:
- Ask your Career and Tech Education teacher if your school participates in the STEP program. If so, ask if Colorado Springs Utilities has a STEP position available. All positions are posted at jobs.csu.org
- If a position is available, fully complete the online application for this vacancy. Attach your resume, cover letter, your most recent high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a school official to your application.
Hiring Process
- Colorado Springs Utilities’ representatives will review applications.
- Colorado Springs Utilities’ representatives will conduct interviews with final candidates.
- Students will be notified of their selection or non-selection.
Learn more about our High School Programs.
