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Epic Virtual Internship Program courses are a unique option available to juniors and seniors looking to enhance their resume and earn Next Step credit. Students participate in a fully virtual internship experience where they engage in real-world, career-focused assignments to build and apply professional skills.
Across all tracks, students develop 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and time management while completing a capstone project that demonstrates their learning.
Available Courses
Available Courses
Virtual Internship Certification Track
Juniors and seniors will earn 1.0 Next Step elective credit and will sit for 1 of the 18 industry certification exams currently available. In the Certification track, students develop 21st century skills while completing exam preparation.
*Students may take this course up to four times, once per semester in grades 11 & 12 as long as they pursue a new certification each time.
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Virtual Internship Career Exploration Track
Juniors and seniors will earn 0.5 Next Step elective credit. In the Career Exploration Track students learn about and develop skills related to their chosen occupation and develop 21st century skills.
*Students may take this course up to four times, once per semester in grades 11 & 12 as long as they explore a new career each time. Students are eligible to have 1 section of Epic Virtual Internship Career Exploration on their schedule per semester.
Virtual Internship Fast-Track
Juniors and seniors will earn 0.5 Next Step elective credit. In the accelerated eight (8 week) Virtual Internship students prepare for their post graduation path by developing 21st century skills and honing professional preparedness.
*Students may take this course twice, once per academic year in grades 11 & 12 during alternating semesters. For Example: If a student completes the course in the spring of their junior year, they are eligible to take the course again in the fall of their senior year.
Enrollment and Expectations
Enrollment and Expectations
Enrollment Information
Students indicate interest in the Epic Virtual Internship Program during the ILP process with their teacher and select their preferred track. Any schedule changes after the ILP process will be completed by the student’s teacher.
After the course is added to the student’s schedule:
Students complete a short enrollment form and select a class time
Students are contacted to confirm placement
Teachers submit schedule changes before the published enrollment deadlines.
Enrollment Deadlines
Virtual Internship Certification Track
Fall: Sept 4, 2026
Spring: Jan 29, 2027
Virtual Internship Career Exploration Track
Fall: Sept 4, 2026
Spring: Jan 29, 2027
Virtual Internship Fast-Track
Spring only:
Feb 26, 2027
Course Expectations
Students in all tracks are expected to:
Attend and participate in weekly live Zoom instruction
Complete all assigned coursework and activities
Communicate professionally with instructors and peers
Stay on pace with weekly expectations and deadlines
Engage in a capstone project throughout the course
Course Credit and Capstone Requirements
Course Credit and Capstone Requirements
Credit Information
Next step elective credit is awarded upon successful completion of course requirements, including:
Next step elective credit is awarded upon successful completion of course requirements, including:
Active participation in instruction via chat or unmuting
Completion of all assignments
Completion and presentation of a capstone project
Demonstration of professional skills throughout the course
By track:
By track:
Certification Track: Earn 1.0 credit through completion of coursework and an industry certification exam
Career Exploration Track: Earn 0.5 credit through career-focused learning and assignments
Fast-Track: Earn 0.5 credit through completion of the 8-week accelerated course
Capstone Project Information
All students complete a capstone project that demonstrates their learning and application of a professional skill. Capstone projects are designed around real-world workplace scenarios and may vary by track and semester focus.
All students complete a capstone project that demonstrates their learning and application of a professional skill. Capstone projects are designed around real-world workplace scenarios and may vary by track and semester focus.
Each project includes:
Each project includes:
Creation: Planning, research, and development of a final product
Presentation: Sharing the process behind your project with peers
Reflection: Evaluating the learning process and outcomes
Support is available throughout the course. Students are encouraged to attend office hours, ask questions, and seek feedback at all stages of the project.
Support is available throughout the course. Students are encouraged to attend office hours, ask questions, and seek feedback at all stages of the project.
Program Attendance and Drop Policy
Attendance is required. Teachers will be notified when a student misses class.
Attendance is required. Teachers will be notified when a student misses class.
Students who miss multiple consecutive weeks and fall behind on assignments may be dropped from the course. Communication attempts will be made prior to any schedule changes.
Students who miss multiple consecutive weeks and fall behind on assignments may be dropped from the course. Communication attempts will be made prior to any schedule changes.
Course Meeting Times
Course Meeting Times
Course Meeting Times
Virtual Internship Certification Track
Fall: TBD
Spring: TBD
Virtual Internship Career Exploration Track
Fall: TBD
Spring: TBD
Virtual Internship Fast-Track
Spring only:
TBD
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