Workplace and Internship Readiness

Course Description:

Starting your first “real” job can be intimidating. But when you know what to expect and learn how to be successful, you'll feel confident about the hiring process and prepared to put yourself out there! Discover how to build a well-rounded set of employability and personal leadership skills that allow you to guide your own career. Learn how to communicate with others, take initiative, set goals, problem-solve, research different career options, and envision your own personal career path. Get ready to create a powerful launching pad that will help you blast off into a great first job experience!

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Workplace and Internship Readiness
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Diversified Occupations
Course Provider : Michigan Virtual
Content Provided By : eDynamic Learning
Online Instructor Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Standards Addressed : Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education
Alignment Document : https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRifUDMB-npEYxX0Pge6pEn0QsV7B2aGXMBKvg_5vJtx661S0ywjvByr9ZBggw_CCtXbjnDwiFB5LDo/pub
Academic Terms : Semester, Trimester, Accelerated
NCES SCED Code : 22153
Subject Area : Miscellaneous
Course Identifier : Diversified Occupations
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 1

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost Description:

Students will need access to the following materials, which may require optional purchases: an accounting ledger page and deposit withdrawal slips.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

  • Develop self-awareness by identifying core values, personality traits, and motivational factors
  • Recognize and articulate employability skills and career goals
  • Differentiate between classroom learning and workplace learning to better transition into professional environments
  • Conduct online research to identify job opportunities and effectively navigate the hiring process
  • Create a professional resume and cover letter tailored to specific job applications
  • Prepare for job interviews by demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate workplace readiness through appropriate attire, grooming, and behavior that fosters integration into a professional environment
  • Communicate effectively in professional settings through written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Collaborate productively in teams by understanding group dynamics, conflict resolution, and diversity in the workplace
  • Apply self-leadership strategies, including time management and personal financial planning, to optimize productivity
  • Recognize ethical considerations in the workplace and apply ethical reasoning to address professional challenges
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make data-driven decisions and create a personal career plan


NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Fourth Edition (2025)

Rating Comments
A1: A course overview and syllabus are included in the course. Fully Met
A2: Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated. Fully Met
A3: The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided. Fully Met
A4: Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. Fully Met
A5: Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided. Fully Met
A6: Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. Fully Met
A7: The course instructions articulate or link to a clear description of the technical support offered and how to obtain it. Fully Met
A8: Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the course. Fully Met
Rating Comments
B1: The course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course. Fully Met
B2: Where applicable, the course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards. Partially Met Course provider's standard alignment chart shows correlations between content standards and lessons or assessment activitites. Alignment to learning objectives and instructional materials and tools are not disclosed.
B3: Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. Fully Met
B4: Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned with the content delivered. Fully Met
B5: The course content and supporting materials reflect different perspectives and provide non-stereotypical forms of representation. Fully Met
B6: The course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, Open Education Resources “[OER])” that support course content standards are accurate and current. Fully Met
B7: The course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements. Fully Met
B8: Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. Fully Met
B9: Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation. Fully Met
Rating Comments
C1: The course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. Fully Met
C2: The course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. Partially Met Course provider's standard alignment chart shows correlations between content standards and lessons or assessment activitites. Alignment to learning objectives and instructional materials and tools are not disclosed.
C3: The course is organized by units and lessons arranged in a logical sequence. Fully Met
C4: The course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners. Fully Met
C5: The course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. Fully Met
C6: The course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. Fully Met
C7: The course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. Fully Met
C8: The course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress. Fully Met
C9: Course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner. Fully Met
Rating Comments
D1: Learner assessments align with stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. Partially Met Course provider's standard alignment chart shows correlations between content standards and lessons or assessment activitites. Alignment to learning objectives and instructional materials and tools are not disclosed.
D2: Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward understanding of content. Fully Met
D3: Assessment practices provide frequent and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning. Fully Met
D4: Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. Fully Met
D5: Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners. Fully Met
Rating Comments
E1: Course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view. Partially Met Key terms that use tool tips are emphasized using underlining, which should be reserved for links to external navigation.
E2: The course design facilitates readability. Fully Met
E3: The course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the variable needs of learners, following Universal Design for Learning principles. Fully Met
E4: Multimedia in the course is easy to use. Fully Met
E5: Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course. Fully Met
Rating Comments
F1: All technologies and tools included for use as part of the course ensure that learner privacy is protected in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and applicable law. Fully Met
F2: The course tools further the learning objectives and course competencies. Partially Met Course provider's standard alignment chart shows correlations between content standards and lessons or assessment activitites. Alignment to learning objectives and instructional materials and tools are not disclosed.
F3: The course technology allows for customization and personalization. Partially Met Instructor role permissions within Michigan Virtual's learning management system permit instructors to add supplemental content and external or personally authored resources both within lesson folders and the Teacher Feed announcement forum on the class homepage. Instructors may also customize individual students' pacing due dates and to add automated communications based on learner behavior as well as accommodations such as extended testing time, multiple attempts, and scoring exemptions for extenuating circumstances. The primary course content is desgined by the content provider, however, to align to state and national content standards and provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum to all learners, and therefore there are restrictions on instructor permissions to modify content or the scope and sequence of course assessments.
F4: The course operates within a platform to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades. Fully Met
F5: Courses utilize emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience, prioritizing learners and outcomes. Fully Met
Rating Comments
G1: The course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. Fully Met
G2: The course is regularly reviewed to ensure that the course is current and relevant. Fully Met
G3: The course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. Fully Met

Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review: 09/02/2025

Unit 1: Know Yourself

Unit 2: From Classroom to Employment

Unit 3: Workplace Behavior

Unit 4: Communicating at Work

Unit 5: Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork

Unit 6: Managing Your Self, Time, and Money

Unit 7: Protecting Yourself and Your Employer

Unit 8: Bringing It All Together—Becoming a Leader

Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/05/2025 08/22/2025 01/09/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/12/2025 08/29/2025 01/16/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/19/2025 09/05/2025 01/23/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/26/2025 09/12/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/03/2025 09/19/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/10/2025 09/26/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/17/2025 10/03/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/24/2025 10/10/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/31/2025 10/17/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 11/07/2025 10/24/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/16/2026 01/02/2026 05/22/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/23/2026 01/09/2026 05/29/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/30/2026 01/16/2026 06/05/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/06/2026 01/23/2026 06/12/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/13/2026 01/30/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/20/2026 02/06/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/27/2026 02/13/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/06/2026 02/20/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/13/2026 02/27/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/20/2026 03/06/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube. Students will also need access to word processing software, spreadsheet software, slide presentation software, and graphic design software (optional).

Ensure that your school or district network and device administrator whitelists online resources relevant to the course in which you are choosing to enroll. Ref., Michigan Virtual Course Whitelist

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/