- Leadership Prep School Frisco
- Career and Technical Education
Secondary (Grades 5-12)
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Scroll all the way down to see the CTE Calendar
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Career Readiness Requirments
The Career Readiness and Internship Program is an initiative that sets Leadership Prep students and graduates apart from both public and private school graduates. Click here to view requirements by grade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, students will receive credit towards graduation by completing yearly requirements that will help inform and influence choices on college and careers.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
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About Career Readiness Program
We are excited to announce a new addition to our leadership curriculum that will begin Fall 2022 for students graduating in 2025 and later. The Career Readiness and Internship Program is a five-year initiative that allows students to explore their career interests while applying leadership skills and knowledge to real world situations.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with knowledge and training necessary to become lifelong learners. CTE prepares students of LPS for their future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and makes academic content accessible to students by providing hands-on context through guest speakers, project-based learning, special career events, and work-based learning.
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Beginning Fall 2021 - Career Readiness and Internship Program
for all high school students graduating 2025 and later.
New - Fall 2022 Business Marketing and Finance Career Cluster
8th Graders in 2023
The 8th grade class starts off the Career Exploration Program with a series of field trips in the spring semester. 8th graders will be able to tour the Collin College Technical Campus, Allen Americans, and more during their Careers Exploration Field Trips. Questions can be answered by your Careers teacher.
10th GRADERS in 2023
You must complete 12 shadowing hours in the field of your choice before May 1 of this year and submit a completed "Interview Project."
LPS has set up a few opportunities for you to shadow, keep checking this site for registration. Or, scroll down to find opportunities on the CTE calendar.
- You must create a new account in order to register for the event.
- Navigate to an event on the calendar to see details, sign in and register.
Choose only one trip from the calendar to attend.
More details on completing the Road Trip Nation "Interview Project" will be given to you in your financial leadership class and via email. Make sure to report your absence using the "Report an Absence" form.
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Where can I find shadowing hours?
Students may find more success in reaching out to personal contacts (former employers, family, friends, community members) with a statement of interest when looking for an opportunity.
Job search websites can be useful if students have prior work experience and an updated resume.
- https://www.twc.texas.gov/students/training-education-opportunities-students
- Texas Internship Challenge https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/employers-meeting-texas-internship-challenge
- https://www.friscochamber.com/internships/
- Internships.com
- linkedin.com
- Indeed.com
- simplyhired.com
Additionally, here are some other websites you can use to help find a shadowing experience:
- Check out our Volunteer Resources page for places near Frisco open to student volunteers and shadowing experiences
- Texas Health Resources High School Volunteer Programs https://www.texashealth.org/Volunteer/Academic-Programs/HSSSL
- Texas Children's Hospital Shadowing Opportunities https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/child-life-department/student-opportunities
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Will I receive a day off of school to visit a business to shadow?
You may.
Aside from field trips, where teachers will submit attendance, you may receive attendance credit up to 6 hours of attendance at LPS by proactively filling out the:
- "Report an Absence" form,
- Chose "Other" and
- Upload documentation of your visit for "10th grade Shadowing Hours"
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Email to All 10th grade from Feb 2023
Sometimes, emails can erroneously end up in spam or trash. For your convenience, we're linking the original email that went out to all of 10th grade announcing the new requirements and opportunities for shadowing hours.
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Become a Partner or Volunteer Your Time
the new Career Readiness and Internship Program will empower students to explore career interests while applying their leadership skills to real world situations. Students in grades 8-12 complete requirements that enhance the curriculum in the classroom such as mock interviews, job shadowing, internships, and practicums.
We believe this program will be a valuable opportunity for everyone involved – the eager students and the hosting employees. For your company and team, here are several benefits:
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Support education initiative that helps young people determine future career path
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Have an extra set of hands at your organization (internship)
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Positively impact future leaders in the community
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Share passion for work with new generation
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Create new relationships for your company
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Potential to recruit future employee
There are various opportunities to get involved with this program ranging from a couple of hours to multiple days.
We need the help of community businesses and leaders to make this a truly experiential and effective learning program! This program is a way for professionals to get involved with future leaders and play a role in helping students identify career paths and fields of interest. There are several opportunities to get involved at varying time commitments. These are unpaid opportunities for students as they are receiving credit from the school for participating.
Contact Us to Get Involved!
For more information and to discuss becoming involved in our program, please contact Director Tony Curtis at tcurtis@lpsfrisco.net or Secondary campus coordinator Elvira Aguilar at eaguilar@lpsfrisco.com
Mock Interviews/Resumes
Job Shadowing
Internship/Practicum
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours
Time Commitment: 2-8 hours
Time Commitment: Up to 15 hours
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Participate in a panel to conduct mock interviews with students (minimum 30 minute interview)
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Complete interview evaluation
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Review student resume and provide feedback
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Host student at your business for a minimum of 4 hours or up to a full day
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Walk through daily responsibilities, share passion, introduce to colleagues/departments, allow observation (non-confidential meetings), answer questions, etc.
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Complete shadow evaluation and feedback
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Host student at your business for up to 15 hours over the course of days/weeks
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Provide student with tasks and work to support your role and business
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Share information like shadow experience with opportunity for hands-on support
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Complete evaluation and feedback
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Where can I find internship opoportunities?
Reach out to personal contacts (former employers, family, friends, community members) with a statement of interest when looking for an opportunity.
If you are totally new to reaching out to strangers, you can use this template to help you start your email.
Job search websites can be useful if students have prior work experience and an updated resume.
- https://www.twc.texas.gov/students/training-education-opportunities-students
- Texas Internship Challenge https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/employers-meeting-texas-internship-challenge
- https://www.friscochamber.com/internships/
- Internships.com
- linkedin.com
- Indeed.com
- simplyhired.com
Additionally, here are some other websites you can use to help find a shadowing experience:
- Check out our Volunteer Resources page for places near Frisco open to student volunteers and shadowing experiences
- Texas Health Resources High School Volunteer Programs https://www.texashealth.org/Volunteer/Academic-Programs/HSSSL
- Texas Children's Hospital Shadowing Opportunities https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/child-life-department/student-opportunities
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All Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q: Why did LPS add these requirements?
A: As a leadership charter school, we are always looking for ways to enhance the learning experiences for our students. Through the Career Readiness and Internship Program, LPS students will be able to apply knowledge to real-world situations and explore careers of interest to prepare for their post-secondary life. Our program exceeds the expectations of area secondary students setting apart our students and graduates.
Q: How are the requirements tracked and who is responsible for the tracking?
A: Students in grades 8-10 will have their requirements tracked through their LPS leadership courses. Students in 11th and 12th will have their requirements tracked by an LPS Career Readiness coordinator.
Q: What if a student transfers in after 8th grade?
A: Transfer students shall complete the requirements for the grade level they begin at LPS and each grade level thereafter.
Q: Are the requirements graded and do they affect GPA?
A: In grades 8-10, the program is 10% of students’ grades in their leadership classes. It is not “graded” in 11th and 12th grades, but the completion is a local graduation requirement.
Q: Will a student not graduate if the requirements are not met or a requirement is failed?
A: Yes, this is a local graduation requirement. If a requirement is not met, students will have the opportunity to redo or makeup the requirement.
Q: What about a student in Special Ed and/or with 504?
A: Students who are coded as special education or 504 will be required to participate in this program as an LPS student. However, an ARD/504 Committee is responsible for creating a plan that is in the best interest of the student in this case.
Q: Are students excused from school to complete the requirements?
A: Students in grades 8-12 receive two (2) professional development days approved for shadowing. For those grades, the other parts of the program will be part of the Careers, Teen Leadership or Financial Leadership classes. For grades 11-12, this will need to be coordinated with the LPS Career Readiness coordinator.
Q: Do I have to provide my own transportation to the internship or practicum?
A: Yes. However if students need help with finding transportation, LPS will have an application process to qualify for transportation assistance.
Q: How do students find an internship or professional to shadow?
A: We have community partners who have already expressed interest in working with LPS students. We will also have resources to help students contact professionals or businesses they are interested in that may not already be partners. LPS will provide a list of approved partners that will have contacts that are background checked. If your student wants to shadow/intern with a company that is not on the list, they will need to be approved.
Q: What if my student can’t find an internship or shadow opportunity by the end of the school year?
A: We do not anticipate this happening because there are several supports in place dedicated to helping the students to connect to business professionals.
Q: Can my student complete requirements during the summer?
A: If they are doing the requirements in the summer it would have to follow the leadership course for the year. For example, for the hours for 8th grade, students would only be able to complete the hours in the summer before their 9th grade year because the training would be given in the fall semester of their careers class and the intern/shadowing expectations would be during the spring. However, if the student does not do their required hours during the spring semester, their grade in their leadership class will be affected.
Q: How are the students rated for the employability scores and/or what is the self-leadership growth tracking process?
A: The rubrics and processes are being finalized and will be shared when school resumes in August (2021). Students do not need to prepare in advance for these activities.
Q: Do students graduating in 2023 have to complete the requirements?
A: No, students graduating in 2023 are not required to complete the requirements but they are certainly welcome to participate if they are interested. Requirements will begin with students graduating in 2025 and later.
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Practicum and Internship Course Guide for 2023
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Leadership Prep School Career Education Partners
We'd like to thank the following people and companies for providing their time and mentorship to our students in the Career Exploration Program:
- Toyota Plano National Headquarters
- Microsoft TEALs
- National Cyber Scholarship Foundation
- WhirlyBall/Laser Whirld of HEB
8th Grade Career Exploration Partners
- Allen Americans
- Quest Medical
- Credit Union of Texas
- Collin College Technical Campus
Guest Interviewers
- Southwest Airlines
- Billings Productions
Special thanks to our Career Fair contributors:
- High School Career Connect
- Main Event of Frisco
- The Cove
- Peterbilt Motors
- US AirForce
- Walgreens
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
Career and Technical Education Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
Leadership Prep School (LPS) offers career and technical education programs in “Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications,” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM),” “Business, Marketing, and Finance,” “Health Science,” “Law & Public Service,” and “Education & Training.” Admission to these programs is based on the admission standards found in the High School Course Guide.
It is the policy of LPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of LPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
LPS will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dana Camp, (dcamp@lpsfrisco.com) and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Jasmine Washington, (jwashington@lpsfrisco.com) both can be reached at 972-370-3650.
Methods of Administration (MOA)
Division of Review and Support
Office of Special Populations Monitoring
(512) 463-9414
