WBL 150 - Job Shadowing

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: .5
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 2
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Students in this course will explore a field of interest while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces of interest to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
Competencies

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.
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.

Competencies Revised Date: 2020