How do I decide which Work Experience (OCED 090 or 091) is right for me?
Back to TopDo you need a job or volunteer position to register for Cooperative Work Experience?Yes. You need to be working or volunteering in a position that is related to your declared major for OCED 090. For OCED 091 your job does not need to be related to your major. While the Cooperative Education Office is not a placement service we sometimes have both paid and unpaid positions available. We also have a Student Placement Office on campus, which specializes, in job placement. Back to TopI am self-employed. Do I qualify for Cooperative Work Experience?Yes. Discuss this with your Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator. You will need to provide a copy of your business license and a mentor who will be able to evaluate your work and verify your hours - the mentor should not be a family member. Back to TopHow can I determine if my current job qualifies me for Cooperative Work Experience?You must be able to demonstrate that you can learn something new and different in your current position. Back to TopI am currently volunteering without being paid. Do I qualify for Cooperative Work Experience?Yes. If you work for a legitimate, non-profit organization and can substantiate the type of work, hours worked, etc. Back to TopWhat is required of my employer?We ask that your employer assist you in developing new learning objectives related to your job and/or your major, assist you in achieving the goals over the course of the semester, verify your work hours and provide an evaluation of your performance at the end of the semester. Back to TopHow many units can I earn for my paid work? Each 75 hours completed on the job is equivalent to one (1) unit of credit. The number of hours per week this will require depends on the length of your course. For a full semester figure 1 unit for each 5 hours per week you work ( 20 hours per week = 4 units for OCED 090, 15 hours per week = 3 units for OCED 091 ). 12 week and 8-week courses require more hours per week (since there are fewer weeks) to fulfill the requirement.
HOW MANY HOURS TO WORK INFORMATION SHEET Back to TopHow many units do I get for my unpaid, volunteer or internship work? Each 60 hours completed on the job is equivalent to one (1) unit of credit. The number of hours per week this will require depends on the length of your course. For a full semester figure 1 unit for each 4 hours per week you work (16 hours per week = 4 units for OCED 090, 12 hours per week = 3 units for OCED 091 ). 12 week and 8-week courses require more hours per week (since there are fewer weeks) to fulfill the requirement.
HOW MANY HOURS TO WORK INFORMATION SHEET You enroll in Cooperative Work Experience just as you do for other courses. You may also join the program during the first week of classes. You may not enroll in both OCED 90 and 91 during the same semester or enroll in more than one section of either. No. The weekly classes/seminars are mandatory and are an important part of the program. How many units can I earn per semester? OCED 090 For a full semester section you may earn from 1 – 8 units. For a 12-week semester you may earn from 1 – 6 units. For an 8-week semester you may earn from 1 – 4 units. OCED 091 For a full semester section you may earn from 1 – 6 units. For a 12-week semester you may earn from 1 – 4 units. For an 8-week semester you may earn 2 unit.
Please note that not all unit options are available every semester. Yes – but Veterans be sure to check with your counselor How do Cooperative Work Experience units relate to graduation requirements? Cooperative Work Experience units are considered elective units in most majors. They are required in others. See your counselor for guidance. Are Cooperative Education Units Transferable? Yes. They are transferable to the CSU system – generally as elective credit. Be sure to check with your counselor. Will Cooperative Work Experience qualify under Veteran’s benefits? Yes. Veterans must be eligible for vocational programs and have elective units available. See the Veteran’s counselor for more guidance. I have already taken Cooperative Education. Can I take it again? You may repeat OCCED 90 up to 16 units. You may repeat OCCED 91 up to 6 units. Do I need to have a minimum number of units to take Cooperative Work Experience? Not anymore. Recent changes in Title 5 no longer require the 7 unit minimum to take OCED 090 or 091. Some materials (catalog/schedules) may take longer to reflect this change. Why Should I take Cooperative Work Experience? A portion of the program is a performance evaluation, which includes objectives that can help raise your standard of job performance (no matter how long you have been at a particular job). This puts you in a better position for:
You are encouraged to improve your performance in the specific area where your employer feels you need improvement. When you initiate goal-setting patterns on your job, you speed up progress on the job. This is an important concept to practice. When goal setting becomes a part of your routine, it can greatly benefit your future life-style. Many employers like to see people put an effort into becoming more skilled at workplace values and habits. Often, when all else is equal, an employer will choose the person who has had some kind of work experience. They know that person has been exposed to valuable work related concepts. |
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