Course Information

2025-2026 Academic Year

WI11 CTE Internship INFO

Course Number	WI11
Course Title	CTE Internship INFO
Course Description	Prepare for postsecondary education and future careers through observation and participation in the daily operations of a career in a general career field. Experience real-world application of job tasks acquired by utilizing durable employability skills in an authentic workforce activity. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice.
Course Lead Consultant	Jeanne Turner jeanne.turner@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Developed
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2025
Hours of Instruction	135-150: 120 hours minimum on the job
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	25
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	None
Career Cluster(s)	Information Technology (INFO)
Pathway Level(s)	AP Computer Science (APCS) - Career Major Cisco Network Engineering (CNEN) - Career Major Computer Engineering (COEN) - Career Major Computer Science Principles (CSPR) - Career Major Data Science (DTSC) - Career Major Network Administration (NEAD) - Career Major Network Security (NESE) - Career Major Python Programming (PYPR) - Career Major
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) HOSA - Future Health Professionals North Carolina FFA Association SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA) The National FFA Organization
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)

Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project