11/21/2024 3:09:41 AM	VE 713 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  VE 713	Title:  EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONS
Full Title:  Employment Transitions
Last Reviewed:3/14/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		23 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	0		11 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	30.00			Contact DHR	690.00
		Contact Total	30.00			Contact Total	690.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total 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:

In this course, students with special needs will be prepared 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:

In this course, students with special needs will be prepared 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:

1. Develop career goals.

2. Describe the elements of a successful job search.

3. Identify attitudes, attributes, and values that support retaining a job.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should 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 and describe appropriate workplace behaviors and skills.

7.  Demonstrate life skills that support workplace success.

Topics and Scope

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.  Prospective 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 successful 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:

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:

Instructor prepared materials

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