Blended Career Internship

This course offers students an opportunity to gain workplace experience in a career pathway of interest, while developing employability skills that cross all career sectors. Students participate in both classroom instruction and on-the-job training. The program enables students to gain an understanding of how employees work together to meet the goals of the company, while at the same time conveying professional expectations of the workplace. Students develop competencies with focused instruction and career exploration. Mentors guide students toward developing effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Students are involved in on-site, work-based learning where they apply skills in an authentic job setting. Grade and credit are based on both on-the-job performance and classroom lessons. This weighted course is eligible for Dual Credit through COD.

This course qualifies for the Illinois Global Scholar Certificate.