SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 1:08:41 AMVE 713 Course Outline as of Summer 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  VE 713Title:  EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONS  
Full Title:  Employment Transitions
Last Reviewed:3/14/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled023 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled011 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR30.00 Contact DHR690.00
 Contact Total30.00 Contact Total690.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 690.00 

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course prepares students with special needs for successful employment. The course emphasizes job readiness, job search fundamentals, and job retention skills. Classes include exploration of values and interests, preparing for a job interview, family support activities and career advancement strategies. Each student's learning is directed by an individualized plan. The course is offered in partnership with community agencies.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
This course prepares students with special needs for successful employment. The course emphasizes job readiness, job search fundamentals, and job retention skills. Classes include exploration of values and interests, preparing for a job interview, family support activities and career advancement strategies. Each student's learning is directed by an individualized plan. The course is offered in partnership with community agencies.
(Non-Credit Course)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.   Develop their career goals.
2.   Describe the elements of a successful job search.
3.   Identify attitudes, attributes and values that support retaining a job.
 

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Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.  Identify jobs and employers that match career goals.
2.  Complete a job application and resume.
3.  Employ effective interview techniques.
4.  Explain career advancement strategies.
5.  Identify personal values and goals for success in the work place.
6.  Recognize appropriate workplace behaviors and skills.
7.  Describe effective workplace behaviors and skills.
8.  Demonstrate life skills that support workplace success.

Topics and Scope
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Types of activities may be varied and wide-ranging and are determined by each student's individualized plan.
 
I.  Careers and Work Environments
    A.  Personal values
    B.  Development of career goals
    C.  Personal skills inventory
    D.  Perspective employers
    E.  Internet use
    F.  Job leads
II.  Job Application Skills
    A.  Application protocol
    B.  Writing skills
         1.  Application form
         2.  Resume and cover letter
III.  Interview Skills
     A.  Research employer
     B.  Verbal and non-verbal presentation
     C.  Grooming and hygiene
     D.  Listening skills
     E.  Typical questions
     F.  Information and disclosure
          1.  Written
          2.  Oral
IV.  Job Retention Skills
     A.  Ethics
     B.  Punctuality
     C.  Attendance
     D.  Teamwork
     E.  Effective use of time
     F.  Positive work behaviors
V.  Career Advancement
     A.  Characteristics of a good employee
     B.  Positioning for advancement
     C.  Skill and knowledge development
     D.  Assertive communication skills
VI.  Life Skills
     A.  Decision-making
     B.  Self-advocacy skills
          1.  Articulation of needs and desires
           2.  Development of Individual Program Plan
     C.  Bank accounts
     D.  Barriers to success work habits
          1.  Substance abuse
          2.  Mental health
          3.  Personal finances
          4.  Childcare issues
     E.  Computer literacy
     F.  Transportation
     G.  Nutrition
VII.  Work and Volunteer Skills
      A.  Quality control
           1.  Reproduction of industrial standards
           2.  Follows directions
      B.  Work safety practices
      C.  Job specific skill training
      D.  Concentration
      E.  Perseverance and commitment
           1.  Changes on job and jobsite
           2.  Unforeseen problems
           3.  Completion of task
           4.  Stamina
      F.  Work independently
           1.  Tempo of work
           2.  Multi-tasking
      G.  Problem solving
VIII.  Relationship Skills
       A.  Communication skills
            1.  Co-worker
            2.  Supervisor
            3.  Customer
       B.  Stress reduction
            1.  Sources of stress
            2.  Coping strategies
       C.  Active listening
       D.  Constructive criticism
       E.  Conflict resolution
       F.  Anger management

Assignments:
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1.  Class discussions
2.  Skill demonstrations
3.  Computer activities
4.  Resume
5.  Job application
6.  Readings from text, magazines, and newspapers
7.  Self-assessments for values and interests
8.  Interview role-play
9.  Individual program plan

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
20 - 30%
Job application, resume
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 30%
Class discussion, computer activities
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30%
Role-playing, demonstrations of skills and competencies.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
30 - 40%
Attendance, participation in discussions, activities and individual program plan appointments.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials.

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