EPIC aspires to significantly scale high-quality work-based learning experiences through a national network of accredited clearinghouses that provide authentic, employer-led problem-based learning experiences to learners and workers.

This opportunity, provided by Miami Tech Works offers local businesses to work with learners from Miami Dade College, looking to leverage their technology, business, data science, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship to help you problem solve or focus on a specific business challenge.

The learners will collaborate with you on the challenge, how this might be approached, what solutions could be posed and present you with final presentations.

Resources needed:

A clearly defined project challenge (preferably aligned with a current business objective)

Designated company mentor(s) to meet with student teams weekly or biweekly

A list of defined student roles and expectations for each project

Access to any relevant data, tools, or systems necessary to complete the project

Optional: participation in kick-off and final presentation sessions

Resources Provided

Support from Miami Tech Works in project scoping and student-team coordination

Templates for project planning, role definition, and milestone tracking

Midpoint check-in to ensure alignment and progress

Final presentation event facilitated by Miami Tech Works

Post-project feedback form and opportunity to engage in future rounds

Participants will engage in a team-based, real-world innovation challenge directly aligned with a business problem or opportunity provided by the employer. Over the course of the project, learners will:

• Conduct stakeholder and industry research
• Analyze company goals, constraints, and potential strategies
• Develop and evaluate potential solutions through cross-functional collaboration
• Utilize tools such as project management platforms, collaborative workspaces, and presentation software to simulate a professional work environment
• Participate in team meetings, milestone check-ins, and feedback sessions with employer mentors

These activities are designed to build workplace competencies in problem-solving, communication, collaboration, project management, and technical proficiency relevant to their field of study.

Project Deliverables (What Learners Will Submit to the Employer):

Each student team will submit the following deliverables:

Project Charter (PDF or Word Document)

• Summary of the business challenge
• Defined goals, scope, success metrics, and student roles
• Timeline and major milestones

Research Report / Insights Brief (PDF)

• Industry research, stakeholder analysis, or market analysis
• Supporting data, user interviews, or benchmarking (as applicable)
• Problem framing and rationale behind proposed direction

Solution Proposal Deck (PowerPoint or Google Slides)

• Clear articulation of the team’s proposed solution
• Visuals, user flowcharts, diagrams, or mock-ups (if relevant)
• Explanation of potential business impact or ROI

Final Presentation (Live or Pre-recorded Video + Slide Deck)

• 10–15 minute presentation delivered to employer stakeholders
• Includes Q&A session or feedback opportunity

Reflection Summary (1-page individual student write-up in PDF)

• Each student reflects on their role, learning experience, and takeaways
• Helps validate individual contribution and learning outcomes