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Work Experience

College of the Desert. Work Experience. Fill out the survey at the end of this Orientation in order to receive credit for it. Keep your syllabus handy throughout Orientation and semester. Orientation. Michelle Richards Coordinator Sandi Lydeen Administrative Assistant John Jaramillo Dean

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Work Experience

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  1. College of the Desert

    Work Experience

  2. Fill out the survey at the end of this Orientation in order to receive credit for it. Keep your syllabus handy throughout Orientation and semester Orientation
  3. Michelle RichardsCoordinator Sandi LydeenAdministrative Assistant John JaramilloDean 760-862-1344 Business Building, Room 1K mrichards@collegeofthedesert.edu www.collegeofthedesert.edu(click: Programs, Work Experience) Best time to reach us is Mon-Fri, 8-1, while school is in session (office closed during breaks) Contact Info
  4. The purpose of Work Experience is to enable students to integrate their classroom learning with the real world of work… Earn transferrable units Gain hands-on experience Discover interests and abilities Become more marketable Become a better employee Create a more powerful resume Increase chances for promotion, raises & positive references to future opportunities Why Work Experience?
  5. Jobs, internships and resume templates at: www.collegecentral.com/cod Students need to have a job or internship lined up ahead of time
  6. Occupational Work Experience (i.e. ACR, AGEH, AUTO, BUMA, NR) *Your declared COD major MUST align with your job field in order to register in Occupation WE1-8 units/semester(permission needed for 5+) General Work Experience(WEG)Your major can be unrelated to your job1- 6 units/semester(permission needed for 4+) Maximum of 16 units in Occupational &/or General combined Units count toward general electives &/or within certain academic programs as a requirement &/or an elective Units are transferrable to the CSU system but not the UC May only take one Work Experience class/semester Registration changes must be done according to Add/Drop deadlines Students may repeat the class in future semesters but objectives need to be different &/or expanded Major & Unit Requirements
  7. Turn in Application & Directions/Availability pages to receive an add code… then register right away Application
  8. Application required in the WE Office to receive an add code Login to Web Advisor Click: Express Registration & Add Codes Fill in the following as listed:Synonym = Section Number (4 numbers) Subject = leave blankCourse Number = 095A, 095B, 095C, 095D, 095F, etc.Section Number = same 4 numbers as synonymTerm = select appropriate termClick: Submit Check RegisterAdd Code = type in the number given to you by the Work Experience Office Log out and log back in to make sure you are registered How to register
  9. Timesheet
  10. Start keeping track of your hours on the first day of the session (16 week or 12 week) You must meet the minimum number of hours in order to receive a passing grade: 75 hours/unit if in a paid position or 60 hours/unit if unpaid Hours are tracked monthly. Each number in the grid represents a day of the month Your last timesheet will be due before the last day of finals week. Project your last hours for the semester Make sure you double check your addition Explain how you are progressing at the bottom Employer and Student signatures are required Turn into your WE Instructor or WE Office by deadline (usually around the 7th of the month) Timesheet Basics
  11. 1st Counseling Session: Schedule immediately (20 min appt. on campus with your assigned Work Experience Instructor) Think ahead as you will need to come up with 3 measurable learning objectives to make you (must be new &/or expanded duties): A better employee More marketable Learn new skills Work on a projectElevate your current level What would your supervisor suggest you do, what did your last evaluation say, what would get you the next raise or promotion, etc. This is the biggest part of the class so make it be something you really want to do and that will enhance your current level, skills, abilities and knowledge 1st Counseling Session
  12. 1st Job Site Visit: schedule immediately(At your job site with you, your supervisor & your WE Instructor) Takes about 20 minutes Talk to your supervisor about your learning objectives ahead of time and make sure he/she is aware of the meeting Give your supervisor the memo on COD letterhead ahead of time Officially decide on your learning objectives and sign an Agreement 1st Job Site Visit
  13. 2nd Counseling Session is a form of checking in with your WE Instructor on campus (about 20 min) You will discuss:Your progress on your learning objectivesHow much time you need before completing themHow many hours you need Troubleshoot if neededDeadline reminders 2nd Counseling Session
  14. Arrange 2nd Job Site Visit with you, your supervisor & your WE Instructor (takes about 20 minutes) Be ready to be graded on your 3 learning objectives Provide hard copies of your learning objectives to your supervisor ahead of time (if applicable) Schedule as early as possible 2nd Job Site Visit
  15. Choose ONE of the options listed in your syllabus Typical options:1. True Colors Personality Assessment Workshop (Reserve your seat with the WE Office)2. Soft Skills Assessment & Improvement Plan (Typed 1-2 page summary and plan)3. Professional Resume(template available at www.collegecentral.com/cod) Personal Development Assignment
  16. Reflection paper is where you pull everything together and summarize your accomplishments Typed, 1-2 pages, 1” margins, double spaced, 12 point font Restate your learning objectives and describe how you progressed, what you accomplished, how you grew, whether they were good objectives, etc. State why this class was of benefit and why Reflection Paper
  17. Grades are issued as letter grades(90, 80, 70% just like most other college classes) Total Points possible = 415 A 415-373 pts (90%) B 372-332 pts (80%) C 331-290 pts (70%) D 289-249 pts (60%) F 248 pts & below (50%) You must account for the minimum number of paid/unpaid hours as required by the course you signed up for to receive a passing grade A minimum of 2 points/day are subtracted for late assignments (number of points varies between requirements) Students are responsible for completing all assignments and arranging/attending all meetings Grading
  18. Notify your WE Instructor if your job status/location or personal information changes Instructor may not drop students so be sure to drop if that is your intention Talk to Michelle if you need an approved accommodation Email directs to your mycod.us account. Check it regularly or have if forwarded to another account Refer to your syllabus often Complete the survey on the next slide> I look forward to working with you!
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