Career & Skill Connections

Career and Skill Connections for Work Experience Programs

Career Exploration & Pathways

This course is part of Monterey Peninsula College’s Work Experience Program. Our goal is to give you more than classroom knowledge, we want you to take what you’re learning in any program of study and apply it directly in a professional setting. Career-Related Work Experience serves as a handshake between your education and your career, allowing you to build résumé-ready experience, explore career options, and make connections in the workforce while you are still in college. This course may count toward your certificate, degree, or transfer program, while giving you valuable workplace experience.

What Can You Do With This Major?

Students in Career-Related Work Experience can explore and prepare for careers across all MPC programs and pathways, including (but not limited to):

• Business & Entrepreneurship

• Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism

• Arts, Media, and Design

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

• Agriculture and Environmental Studies

• Health & Wellness

• Education and Human Services

• Public Service and Social Sciences

Whether you already know your career path or are still exploring options, this course helps you test the waters and gain real-world experience that complements your studies.

For more career information, visit California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org), O*NET (www.onetonline.org), or meet with an MPC counselor.

Skills You Are Building in This Class

This course helps you strengthen professional skills that are valuable in any workplace, such as:

• Professional communication (written, verbal, and digital)

• Problem-solving and adaptability

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Time management and accountability

• Career exploration and professional goal-setting

These transferable skills are sought after by employers in every industry and will strengthen your résumé, no matter your field.

Industry Sectors

Students in this class may be placed in or gain experience with organizations in sectors such as:

• Business & Finance

• Arts, Media, and Design

• Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts

• Health Sciences

• Agriculture & Environmental Services

• Technology & Engineering

• Education & Human Services

• Public Service and Nonprofit Organizations

Career Support at Monterey Peninsula College

• Work-Based Learning / Internships: Real-world experience while you study

• Career Services Center & Transfer Center: Help with resumes, internships, and transfer planning

Example Job Titles & Salary Info

Visit MPC’s Career and Academic Pathway webpage for this program and learn more about possible jobs and salary information related to this major of study.

Next Steps in Your Career Journey

• Meet with a counselor to create a Student Education Plan and make sure you are on track to graduate.

• Consider how this class supports your long-term career goals and consider making some goals for yourself regarding transfer if it is needed to achieve your goal.

Reach for Your Goals, We Will Support You!

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