MCCCD Program Description

Career/Work Experience

Course: CWE198AA

First Term: 2000 Summer I

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Participation in a work experience, gaining on-the-job training, and/or exploring a career or field of choice. Helps students relate their education to the real work world. Resume writing and interviewing skills. Development of employability skills

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Assess one`s personality, interests, values, motivation, skills, and priorities as they relate to the world of work. (I) 2. Establish career goals. (I) 3. Describe how to conduct an effective job search. (I) 4. Write a resume. (I) 5. Interview effectively. (I) 6. Participate in a work experience. (II) 7. Demonstrate an increased understanding of own field of interest. (II) 8. Gain employability skills and experience from working in own field of interest. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The job-search process A. Self-assessment 1. Qualifications 2. Career goals 3. Personality traits B. Job search strategies 1. Sources of jobs 2. Evaluation of job openings C. Resume preparation D. Interview preparation II. Work experience A. Participation B. Skill and knowledge development

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/2000

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.