This course is designed to assist students in determining their personal, educational and occupational goals by identifying marketable skills and exploring the current labor market. High school completion credit only.
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in a Basic Skills class
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Develop application and job search techniques
- Identify high demand occupations within Washington State
- Investigate local and statewide employers or industries
- Outline vocational goals and educational requirements for chosen career pathway
- Demonstrate knowledge of the college enrollment process and basic resources available
Course Content Outline
- Resume, cover letter and job application
- Current and emerging occupations with potential transferrable skills
- New or high demand industries
- Local labor market
- Short and long-term goals (SMART)
- BBCC campus, website, counseling and student services, bookstore and financial aid department
- Mock Interviews