WBL 100 - Exploring Careers

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Explore careers through various tools and activities 

   1. Use a variety of career planning tools and activities to assess interests, abilities, and values.  

   2. Utilize resources to research career options with regard to self-assessment results, employment trends, and labor market information. 

2. Create an educational plan based on career goals 

   1. Develop knowledge of the relationship between education and work and how each contributes to the economy and society. 

   2. Develop a plan to align educational goals with career goals; identify resources and time required to meet goals 

   3. Examine how personal interests are reflected in career decision-making and educational advancement. 

3. Perform a job search based on personal career interest 

   1. Identify job search techniques for specific occupations, including effectively using online search tools.

   2. Identify job search techniques for specific occupations, including effectively using professional organizations, and other resources. 

4. Demonstrate the ability to create a resume and cover letter.  

   1. Write a resume. 

   2. Write a cover letter. 

5. Prepare for employment  

   1. Demonstrate the ability to participate in a job interview. 

   2. Demonstrate the ability to complete an employment application.  

6. Present professional image 

   1. Develop a professional image and practice business etiquette.  

   2. Practice workplace skills of understanding, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, collegiality, empathy, and polite behavior 

WBL 110 - Employability Skills

1. Demonstrate the ability to create a resume and complete a job application including a cover letter.
   1. Write a resume.
   2. Write a cover letter.
2. Examine the elements of an effective interview skills.
   1. Describe the elements of an effective interview
   2. Practice job interview skills
   3. Demonstrate the ability to participate in a job interview.
3. Determine appropriate professional appearance as required in the workplace.
   1. Discuss the impact of personal appearance on success in the workplace.
   2. Identify the steps necessary to develop a professional image.
4. Evaluate appropriate professional behaviors as required in the workplace.
   1. Demonstrate professional behavior in workplace and social situations.
   2. Describe appropriate and inappropriate relationships with a supervisor, colleagues, and customers.
   3. Identify successful solutions to specific workplace problems.
   4. Identify and practice workplace skills of understanding, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, collegiality, empathy, and polite behavior.

WBL 150 - Job Shadowing

1. Create awareness of the academic, technical, and personal skills required in a particular job or profession.
   1. Identify the education or training required and the skills needed for various occupations.
   2. Participate in reflection activities that further career goals and interests.
   3. Gain exposure to careers and jobs within a chosen profession.
   4. Describe learning benefits gained by visiting local businesses and engaging with employers.
2. Demonstrate appropriate professional appearance and behaviors as required in the workplace.
   1. Demonstrate appropriate professional appearance as required in the workplace.
   2. Develop personal responsibility characteristics regarding workplace situations involving workplace safety, discrimination, harassment, and personal ethics.
   3. Practice honesty, punctuality, respect, courtesy, cooperative attitude, and behaviors of a team player.