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WORK EXPERIENCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What are the requirements to take the Work Experience class? |
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You must be currently employed. Your units will be determined by the number
of hours you work per week. |
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How many times can I take a Work Experience class? |
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You may take this class up to 16 units, in your college career |
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Can these units apply toward my Cuesta degree and are they transferable? |
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Occupational Work Experience can be used for elective units, both toward your degree and transferable to most C.S.U.’s. General Work Experience is not transferable, but it is applicable to your Cuesta degrees/certificates and it satisfies unit requirements for financial aid, and insurance purposes. Plus, it gives you valuable work-related information and helps you plan goals for your job. |
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I’m a community volunteer. Can I take Work Experience? |
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Yes. You may be a paid or unpaid worker, volunteer, or intern, as long as you adhere to the above requirements. |
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What will I do in this course? |
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You are required to first attend an orientation (see webpage or current class schedule for location, dates, & times). You will also develop learning objectives (short term goals) directly related to your job. Your experience will be summarized in an essay. An advisor will work with you one on one to help direct your progress in the class |
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Why is there a co-requisite? |
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Good question. The co-requisite Business Education courses are designed to give students a unique seminar-type experience for various work and life situations. Communication, Attitude, Networking, Decision Making, Conflict, and Ethics are a few of the subjects offered. These classes combine valuable practical information and tools to progress with goals on the job. |
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What part does my supervisor have with my goal-setting? |
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Your supervisor will approve your objectives, verify the progress, and sign your time sheet. Advisors meet with the supervisor for an on-site visit. |
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What if I’m Self-Employed? |
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That’s fine. We will just need to verify your work with a responsible party. |
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I have more than one job. Can the hours be combined to get units? |
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You can combine your jobs for the required units. You will be asked to verify all employment and may be asked to create job objectives for both. |
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How will I be graded? |
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Grades are determined by percentage points including, participation, learning objectives, and a student essay. |
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How can I learn more about the Work Experience Program? |
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Contact the Cooperative Work Experience office: (805) 546-3100, ext. 2522 |
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