Career Programs include the opportunity for Learners to complete and optional externship with a local employer in your community focused on your field of study. Once you successfully complete the online program, you'll be paired with an Externship Placement Specialist. Our Placement team will work one-on-one with you to determine your schedule requirements, placement preferences and explain the overall placement process. As required for specific employers, a drug screen, background check and/or immunizations may be required for placement. From there, we'll tap our network of over 50,000 employers nationwide to place you with an organization that focuses on your field of study in your local community. Once placed, you'll work directly with your externship supervisor to complete a variety of hands-on exercises required to complete the externship. More than that, though, you'll gain the work experience necessary to compete for local jobs in your new field.