Overview.
Evergreen Valley College's unique Cooperative Education Work Experience Program pairs employers and educators with students to help them acquire the skills necessary for a successful career in today's business environment. The wide participation of local business, industry, and community organizations is reflected in its success.
In Co-Op Ed. Work Experience classes, students gain experience with the latest techniques, procedures, and equipment used in community agencies and businesses, connecting what you learned in your classes. You will receive credit towards your certificate or degree, increased on-the-job visibility, learn additional responsibilities and gain new opportunities. You will be assisted by the Co-Op Ed. Work Experience Coordinator with identifying learning projects at work.
The Co-Op Ed. Work Experience Program
Employment Requirements for All Work Experience Classes
Students must have the following:
- Employment or Volunteer work must be approved
- Major related work experience must have job/volunteer work in field of study
- Immediate Supervisor
- Supervisor must work with student to identify learning projects
- Supervisor must be willing to Evaluate Student performance
- Evaluation: Supervisor rates each project, verify hours and meet with Faculty/Coordinator
- Placement assistance available
General Work Experience Units
1-3 units per semester Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units
Hours Required:
Paid work hours required: 75 total hours 5 hrs./week = 1 unit
Volunteer hours required: 60 total hours 4 hrs./week=1 unit
Occupational Work Experience Units
1-4 units per semester Repeatable for a maximum of 16 units
Paid work hours required: 75 total hours 5 hrs./week = 1 unit
Volunteer hours required: 60 total hours 4 hrs./week=1 unit
Work Experience Benefits
- Build your resume; secure references
- Gain a competitive edge in career advancement
- Learn valuable job skills
- Units count as electives and Transfer to CSU only
- Letter Grade
Work Experience Classes
General Work Experience Education
General Work Experience Education requires supervised employment to assist students with gaining work habits, skills and career exploration. Job or Internship doesn’t need to be major related.
- WE 88 General Work Experience
Occupational Work Experience
- Occupational Work Experience Education work or internship must be major related. Learning projects will provide experience, skills, and knowledge for the major.
- Occupational Areas of Study:
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Automotive
- BIM/CADD
- Business Information Studies
- Business
- Family Consumer Studies
- Legal Assistant
EVC Virtual Job Postings
Work Permit
EVC DOES NOT ISSUE WORK PERMITS!
Students under 18 years must request a Work Permit from:
- Graduating High School
- High School District
- EDD Employment Development Department
Top Job Search Links
Professional Job Resources
- CalJobs - This site offers job applicants a chance to post their resumes and gives employers an opportunity to list jobs and review online resumes.
- Career Builder - A site for posting resumes and locating jobs in the U.S. and internationally.
- Employment Opportunities for Nursing Students - A comprehensive resource on an educational path for nursing students
- EdJoin (Education Jobs) - This site offers job listings for teachers and other people interested in working in the field of education. Recruitment events also are listed.
- VolunteerMatch - Various Volunteer Opportunities throughout the Bay Area.
Career Industry Growth
- California Career Zone
This site will provide the following information: Explore Industry Sectors, Certificates, Colleges and Field of Study. - Salary Surfer
Learn how much recent California Community College graduate earnings are based on degrees and certificates. - Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Contact.
Janina Espinoza
EVC Co-Op Ed. Work Experience/Employment Coordinator
Location: SC-201
For Job postings or recruitment inquires, please email Janina.Espinoza@evc.edu