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Re-Entry Skills: Job Readiness
Course: WFR118

First Term: 2007 Summer I
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Preparing the incarcerated person for release into the working world. Includes education, skills assessment, and work experience. Also covers job search skills such as resume writing, applications, and interviewing



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast different education options available to incarcerated persons. (I)
2. Identify characteristics of quality work ethics. (I)
3. Assess personal skills. (II)
4. Assess occupational interests. (II)
5. Identify and prioritize areas of interest. (II)
6. List careers to match individual strengths and interests. (II)
7. Identify resources for a job search. (III)
8. Develop a plan for a job search. (III)
9. Identify essential components of a resume. (IV)
10. Write a resume. (IV)
11. Describe appropriate information disclosure procedures for incarcerated persons. (V)
12. Complete a job application (V)
13. Describe components of a successful job interview. (VI)
14. Describe appropriate responses to sensitive questions for incarcerated persons. (VI)
15. Describe procedures for presenting oneself effectively in an interview. (VI)
16. Explain how to deal with selection or rejection appropriately. (VII)
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. Job Readiness
   A. Educational Options
      1. Basic Education
      2. General Educational Development (GED) Certification
      3. Work-Based Education/Vocational Training
      4. College Courses
   B. Work Experience
      1. Importance
      2. Work Ethics
II. Skills and Interests
   A. Assessment
      1. Interest Inventory
      2. Personality Traits
      3. Self-Analysis
   B. Realistic Goal Setting
      1. Priorities
      2. Preparation
   C. Job Match
   D. Creative Options for Self-Employment
III. Job Search
   A. Strategies
      1. Advertising
      2. Word of Mouth
      3. Letters of Inquiry
      4. Resources
   B. Plan Development
      1. Timeline
      2. Implementation
IV. Resumes
   A. Essential Information
      1. Personal
      2. Employment
      3. Current References
      4. Supervisor Phone Numbers
   B. Presentation
      1. Grammar
      2. Spelling
      3. Neatness
      4. Styles and Formats
V. Applications
   A. Information
      1. Work Experience
      2. Community Service
      3. Honors and Accomplishments
      4. Accuracy
   B. Disclosure
      1. Criminal History
      2. Employment History
      3. Terminations
      4. Prison Job Experience
VI. Interviews
   A. Preparation
      1. Dress
      2. Hygiene
      3. Greetings/Introductions
      4. Effective Presentation
      5. Research
   B. Practice
   C. Sensitive Topics
      1. Anticipating
      2. Responding
   D. Closure
      1. Asking Questions
      2. Appreciation
VII. Dealing with Selection and Rejection
   A. Next Steps
      1. After Selection
      2. After Rejection
   B. Perceptions
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/2007

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