Work Experience (WE) is designed to provide learners with ‘hands-on’ experiences in a real world professional setting prior to completion of their degree program. It is intended to prepare learners for the rapidly changing social, economic and technological environment of the modern workplace and allow learners to translate theory into practice for professional growth and development. Learners will also be exposed to team-building, interpersonal, customer service, communication, decision-making and other work related skills.
Work Experience Program applies to all learners pursuing a CCCJ’s Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree. On successful completion of the following requirements learners will be awarded three (3) credits:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the Work Experience Program students should:
transfer skills, knowledge and abilities learned in the classroom to a practical workplace settings
acquire relevant work experience to enhance their employability skills
demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and effective communication in the workplace
promote self-discovery through experiential learning in their respective career fields
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