This course is designed to help students enter a path that leads to highly skilled occupations. The experience links secondary and postsecondary education with business and industry to provide a seamless career path through school-based and occupational-based learning. Students are expected to take initiative for their own learning as they seek to gain valuable experiences and explore potential career paths. The internship experience is independent in nature with minimal instructor support, and is designed for students to be responsible in completing course requirements and meeting deadlines.