Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion students should be able to:

Awareness and knowledge of the desired industry’s culture, climate, and expectations

Using a support platform for personal and career development

Complete a CIS Apprenticeship and Occupation Exploration Assignment

Complete the Dress for Success Exercise

Complete the Network Building Strategies Assignment

Complete Personal Budget

Compile a portfolio and make a presentation to the class

·         Master on-time behavior

·         Comprehend the apprenticeship structure and responsibilities

·         Appreciate learning

·         Knowing the learning process

·         Create effective study habits

·         Learn to create a portfolio of evidence

·         Learn time management skills

·         Learn the right attitude and respect for others

·         Learn active listening techniques

·         Overcome three types of barriers

·         Make ethical decisions

·         Learn to handle workplace, racial, sexual, harassment, including the handling of harassment

·         Learn how truth and honesty pays.

·         Understand your role as a responsible employee and person

·         Participate in network building strategy exercises

·         Develop a list of networks

·         Participate in dress for success exercises

·         Create

·         Visual Mapping exercise

·         Small group discussion

·         Work-place simulations

·         PowerPoint presentations

1.      Attend class on regular bases to complete class-hour and competency requirements.

2.      Complete assignment for Network Building Strategies.

3.      Document participation in the Mock Interview (Panelist and Interviewee) exercise.

4.      Assemble your portfolio for review.                                          

Attendance

·         Punctuality

·         Time management

Understanding Apprenticeships and Business

Master Student

Workplace Ethics

·         Responsibility

·         Barriers

·         Respect in the Workplace

·         Truth/Honesty

·         Taking Responsibility

·         Handling Difficult Situations

Application Process

Network Platforms

Dressing for Success

·         Appropriate Clothing

·         Clean and Neat Appearance

Personal Finance

·         Budgeting

·         Cost Savings Strategies