• Work Experience is a course like any other.
• Your job is your classroom.
• Work Experience is a type of independent study.
• You set up your learning objectives with a Faculty Advisor.
• There is a credit or grade option.
• Units are counted as electives and transfer to CSU and many private colleges.
• You can enroll in either "general" Work Experience or "occupational" Work Experience.
  (Occupational is directly related to your major)

Who is eligible?

• Anyone who wants to strengthen work related skills.
• All students who are currently working, volunteering or planning to work.
• Students who are enrolled in at least 7 units, including Work Experience units.(Summer requirements are different)

How to Apply?

1. Students cannot enroll by phone or online for Work Experience. To register for this class, students must attend an orientation. Dates for the orientation are listed in the Schedule of Classes»
   
   
2. The orientation is a mandatory component of the Work Experience Program. The Faculty Advisor at your session will determine the appropriate number of units you may register for. During the orientation you will receive all of the information necessary to succeed in this class. Please come to the orientation with your employer information: supervisor's full name, employer address and phone number.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Frequently Asked Questions

For more information:

• Please call the Career Programs Center at 741-2098

Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: Career Programs Center:  cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
or stop by AAS 35