A continued exploration of work-related components specific to each occupation/industry (or similar) including direct contact with peers, advisors, mentors, employers, and others directly related to the industry. Creation of a job search portfolio. The job shadow is a required element for this course
Prerequisites
WKED 101 or instructor permission
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Describe the importance of professionalism and communication in preparation for the interview process
- Concisely describe career goals to peers, instructors, or advisors in preparation for the interview process
- Complete job search portfolio documents (skills inventory, application, and resume)
- Explain the basic systems, infrastructure, daily operations, and environment associated with chosen career
- Describe the basic steps and stakeholders of a project plan
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively and respectfully using verbal, written, and computer skills
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
Course Content Outline
- Advising for academic program and job search
- Create a job search portfolio with properly designed documents (skills inventory, application, resume, 30-60 second commercial)
- Continued exploration of specified industry through video, lecture, reading, guest speakers, job shadows, and/or lab work
- Importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration
- Participate in job shadows; write subsequent letters and reports
- Project work related directly to the industry
- Explore the impact of personality and diversity to the work environment
- Create a visual model of an organization from their chosen industry including the primary infrastructure systems