Colorado Department of Education
Start your alternative licensure pathway early. Skillbridge Interns will be placed in a nearby school and spend their time under the guidance and mentorship of a licensed educator building strong foundational skills needed to become a classroom teacher. They will enroll in ASPIRE to Teach, an alternative teacher preparation program, and complete coursework alongside their classroom experience. At the end of their internship, they will seek a full-time teaching position and continue their preparation program until they meet the requirements for licensure.
Skillbridge interns will begin their experience observing the classroom and teacher. As their internship progresses, they will increase their responsibilities to ultimately plan, deliver, adjust, and reflect upon student outcomes associated with instructional design. They will be responsible for managing classroom dynamics, building strong relationships with students, colleagues, administration, and community stakeholders. They will be expected to perform all duties associated with being a teacher/student teacher in a school building. Additionally, they will be expected to maintain appropriate communication and meet deadlines associated with their instructional provider.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
To be eligible for this position, Skill Bridge interns must meet the following conditions:Qualified for admission into ASPIRE to Teach programMust be available to complete this internship in-person in a school building during the school yearHold a bachelor's or higher degree from a recognized, accredited college or universityMust be able to demonstrate content knowledge for their endorsement area (see link below) https://ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/endorsementrequirements
Cost of the ASPIRE to Teach program is $6,850 which can be paid by the GI Bill or out-of-pocket. Cost will be paid in two installments - one at the beginning of the SkillBridge internship and one at the beginning of the Alternative License pathway
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway