Overview
Cooperative Work Experience (WEXP) is an experiential academic program where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment. The program offers students the opportunity to develop technical skills, explore possible career choices, build confidence, network with people in the field, and transition into the world of work.
Work Experience (WEXP) Courses
WEXP 198 Work Experience - General
- Units:0.5 - 3
- Hours:27 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to career goals with a cooperating site supervisor.
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- apply academic knowledge through the application of a structured, supervised, and on-the-job experience.
- demonstrate increased knowledge of personal skills to apply to future workplace settings, such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, and networking.
- apply career awareness and knowledge, gained through exploration of volunteer and general work experience opportunities, to assist in choosing a major or career path.
- In addition to the learning outcomes above, the student, worksite supervisor, and the Work Experience instructor will work together to create at least three student learning objectives using the Title 5 Statement of Learning Objectives and the Work Experience Education Agreement.
WEXP 498 Work Experience in (Subject)
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to career goals with a cooperating site supervisor.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- apply academic knowledge through the application of a structured, supervised, and on-the-job experience, by writing a minimum of 3 (three) learning objectives, using Title 5 Statement of Learning Objectives and Work Experience Education Agreement in partnership with the Work Experience Instructor and employer or work site supervisor.
- demonstrate increased knowledge of personal skills to apply to future workplace settings, such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, and networking.
- develop career awareness and direction, through exploration of volunteer and general work experience opportunities, to assist in choosing a major and/or career path.
- In addition to the learning outcomes above, the student, worksite supervisor, and the Work Experience instructor will work together to create at least three student learning objectives using the Title 5 Statement of Learning Objectives and the Work Experience Education Agreement.
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