The Visionary Internship Program is a structured career pathway experience that readies grade 10-12 high school students for the workplace. Indiviuals will work with members of our team to gain work experience, classroom instruction and nationally-recognized certifications.

Structured On-the-Job Learning & Mentorship

Get structured hands-on training from mentors in the fields of Network Engineering, Program Management, and more.

Professional Development

Learn important business skills such as professionalism, public speaking, effective communication, and leadership.

Certification Readiness

Prepare and sit for industry certifications that will put you ahead of the competition.

What’s Involved

Our Internship Program is a three (3) year program that runs from January to August. Up to 20 students from grades 10-12 will be selected each year.

The program covers the cost of a student’s first attempt for any certification testing. There are several certifications students can take.

From January to May:

Two (2) in-person sessions at our offices in Herndon, VA, each month.

Students will present a final Capstone Project that showcases the knowledge and skills they learned through the program.

From June to August:

Three (3) weeks of learning at our Herndon, VA office, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day.

Students receive additional training and hands-on experience to prepare for industry certification programs such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Security+.

What You’ll Learn

On-the-Job Training

The main area of study will be Network Engineering. Network engineers are responsible for designing, maintaining, implementing, and troubleshooting an organization's computer networks. Their daily tasks include configuring and maintaining network hardware and software, ensuring network security and integrity, monitoring network performance, and troubleshooting network issues.

The Visionary Internship program prepares you for a number of certification exams.

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Year 1

School Year:
‍CCST Networking

Summer:
‍CCST Cybersecurity

Year 2

School Year:
‍CCNA

Summer:
‍CompTIA Security+

Year 3

School Year:
‍CCNP ENCOR
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Summer:
‍CompTIA CySA+

Professional Development

The program will also provide professional development topics for all students including:

Financial Literacy Fundamentals
Resume Writing
Professional Interviewing
Corporate Presence
Introduction to Other Corporate Disciplines:
- Project Management
- Configuration Management
- Marketing Security – Physical & Information Security
- Social & Emotional Wellness

Application Requirements

Essay submission answering the following questions:
- Tell us a little about yourself – family, friends, likes, dislikes, hobbies, etc.
- Why are you a good candidate for the program?
- What do you hope to get out of the program?
- What are your plans after high school?
- What are your career goals and aspirations?
15-minute interview
Letter from your school stating Good Standing
2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or adult mentor (must be non-family member)
Permission slip/consent form from Parent/Guardian

Interested?

Contact us to learn more.

Be part of an exciting, growing team that is trying to be the most innovative network engineering firm on the planet, then reach out to us. We are always looking for talented individuals who align with our values and dedication.

High School Internship Program

The Visionary Internship Program is a structured career pathway experience that readies grade 10-12 high school students for the workplace. Indiviuals will work with members of our team to gain work experience, classroom instruction and nationally-recognized certifications.

Structured On-the-Job Learning & Mentorship

Professional Development

Certification Readiness

What’s Involved

From January to May:

From June to August:

What You’ll Learn

On-the-Job Training

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Professional Development

Application Requirements

Contact us to learn more.