Thank you for participating in the SRJC Work Experience course. Below you will find information to assist your student/employee with developing their Job-oriented Work Goals for our WRKEX 97 course.
Work Experience strengthens student learning and builds effective work habits and career awareness. Students receive college credit and develop workplace competencies through real-world experiences. Students participating in Work Experience must first secure a position, paid with a supervisor to receive college credit. Credit is earned based on 75 hours of paid work per unit the student is enrolled.
Employer Benefits:
- Participation in the Work Experience program provides access to a pipeline of qualified, motivated candidates, and increases awareness and interest in your organization.
- Nurture a student’s career exploration and emphasize desired skills and training needed for success. Worksite Supervisor Role and Commitment:
- Beginning of semester: Collaborate with student and Work Experience instructor at a virtual or in-person visit to develop work goals, projects, or skills for the student to achieve throughout semester.
- During Term: Oversee daily tasks and responsibilities of the student. Check in to answer questions and ensure progress of objectives, projects, and skills.
- End of Term: Evaluate the student’s work performance, growth of skills, completion of projects, and approve Work Experience hours. Provide written and verbal feedback on the student’s performance.
Student Benefits:
- Improve your effectiveness in the workplace while exploring career paths of interest
- Learn the skills that will support advancement in your career
- Connect your classroom learning to your career by applying the skills you have learned
- Apply goal-setting techniques to achieve greater success both professionally and personally
- Earn college credit toward a certificate, degree, or to transfer to any California State University (CSU)
- Meet full-time student status for financial or other programs
- Your job site is your classroom - no transportation needed to get to class
- Develop the 21st century job skills that employers seek: communication, customer service, professionalism/work ethic, time management, motivation/initiative, flexibility/adaptability, leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork, technology