WKED 102: Professional Preparation - Occupation Specific II

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Class Program
Workforce Education
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 7 Lab Hours 11
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:

  1. Describe the importance of professionalism and communication in preparation for the interview process
  2. Concisely describe career goals to peers, instructors, or advisors in preparation for the interview process
  3. Complete job search portfolio documents (skills inventory, application, and resume)
  4. Explain the basic systems, infrastructure, daily operations, and environment associated with chosen career
  5. 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
Course Content Outline
  1. Advising for academic program and job search
  2. Create a job search portfolio with properly designed documents (skills inventory, application, resume, 30-60 second commercial)
  3. Continued exploration of specified industry through video, lecture, reading, guest speakers, job shadows, and/or lab work
  4. Importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration
  5. Participate in job shadows; write subsequent letters and reports
  6. Project work related directly to the industry
  7. Explore the impact of personality and diversity to the work environment
  8. Create a visual model of an organization from their chosen industry including the primary infrastructure systems
Department Guidelines
The cost of books and materials should be held to the minimum cost for the maximum student benefit. Job shadows are required in order to pass this course.