Homeschool Workforce Development & Career Readiness
We are excited to offer workforce readiness and career exploration as an educational partner of EPIC.
Students from the Global Leadership Academy for Homeschoolers - Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter will present their innovative solutions at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2025.
Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) is an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that connects teens with authentic, employer-sponsored project-based learning through a network of businesses.
EPIC is designed to provide students with: ➔ Experience the STEM-industry. ➔ Hands-on career learning experience, ➔ Digital durable skills credential for resume or LinkedIn. ➔ Preparation for future internships.
Students participate in a project-based learning & field research learning challenge. Four to five students per work group will solve an employer-provided problem question. The deliverable is a group presentation that showcases the solution and implementation plan for the employer. 5 modules to be completed in 8-15 weeks What program or curriculum is used?
Students can earn micro-credentials and durable skills. Durable skills are essential non-technical skills, including soft skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, as well as character skills like fortitude, growth mindset, and leadership. Micro-credentials are digital badges for students' LinkedIn resumes or portfolios.
