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Week 2
QA Essentials & Structured Testing

Interns learn the foundations of QA and UA testing—what to look for, how to document issues, and how to think like a first-time user. No coding experience is needed.

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Weekly Zoom Check-In: Review of common bugs, strong examples of documentation, and shared insights.

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Tasks Include:

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  • Testing page navigation and user flow consistency

  • Recording friction points, unclear directions, or broken steps

  • Capturing screenshots/video clips to support findings

INTERNSHIPS & PROJECTS
Real world Experience
With NextPitch

NextPitch internships give learners ages 16+ the opportunity to support a real SaaS platform through a variety of authentic, skill-building projects. Interns work asynchronously for five weeks and may focus on areas such as Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance (UA) testing, user experience reviews, marketing tasks, or design-related feedback. Each week includes a short Zoom check-in to share findings, ask questions, and discuss improvements.

 

Younger learners (under 16) may complete project-based experiences tailored to their age level—testing features, reviewing content, or completing creative micro-projects—but are not eligible for internship placement.

 

Apply now or keep scrolling to see how the internship works.

Week 3
Deep-Dive Testing Scenarios

Interns complete focused testing for educator, student, judge, partner, and public visitor roles. They learn to test user journeys and identify what enhances or blocks smooth engagement.

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Weekly Zoom Check-In: Group review of patterns emerging across testing roles.

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Tasks Include:

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  • Testing the full competition creation process

  • Reviewing how judges and partners request access

  • Identifying clarity issues for public voting and engagement

  • Checking consistency in instructions across pages

Week 4
Reporting, Insights & UX Recommendations

Interns translate their testing results into clear, actionable insights. They learn how to write testing summaries that support future updates, educator help resources, and platform improvements.

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Weekly Zoom Check-In: Feedback on reporting, summarizing insights, and preparing final deliverables.

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Tasks Include:

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  • Creating organized lists of bugs, usability issues, and suggested improvements

  • Writing user-friendly explanations that support Help Center development

  • Recording short clips demonstrating issues or showcasing improvements

Week 5
Final Presentation & Portfolio Development

Interns present their QA/UA findings in a short Zoom session, sharing:

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  • What was tested

  • Issues that were discovered

  • Recommendations for improvement

  • How the insights support educators and students

 

Interns receive a certificate, a summary of completed work, and portfolio-ready samples demonstrating UX awareness, testing methodology, and real-world problem solving.

Client Connected Projects

Learners of all ages can participate in short, project-based testing experiences that support real improvements on the NextPitch platform. Students complete guided tasks, explore how competitions work, and share feedback that helps educators and partners. No coding or prior experience required — just curiosity and problem-solving. All participants receive a certificate and letter of completion recognizing their contributions.

Week 1
Orientation & Platform Overview

Interns explore the NextPitch platform and learn how pitch competitions work for educators, judges, partners, and students. They complete their first testing walkthrough to begin noticing patterns, usability factors, and friction points.

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Weekly Zoom Check-In: Welcome meeting, expectations, and walkthrough of the testing process.

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Tasks Include:

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  • Reviewing account setup and onboarding processes

  • Exploring competition creation and student submission flows

  • Identifying first impressions and areas for clarity

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