Summer
Session: |
Job Preparation Focus |
| Learning Strategies |
Identification of individual learning styles. |
| Basic English Skills |
Sentence and paragraph structure and practical application. |
| Basic Math Skills |
Math functions and money handling. |
| Using the Internet |
Hands-on introduction to the use of the Internet.
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Fall
Quarter: |
Work Readiness Skills Focus |
| Communication Skills |
Improving confidence and self-esteem through communication. |
| Office Skills |
Filing systems, records management and mail handling. |
| Beginning Word Processing |
Introduction to the computer and word processing. |
| Resources in Community |
Locating and maximizing community support systems. |
| Job Training/ Internship |
On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College. |
| Current Events |
Emphasis on current news. Increases awareness and knowledge of current events and the various methods of finding updated news information.
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Winter
Quarter: |
Work Readiness Skills Focus |
| Social Skills |
Enhancement of self-esteem and socialization skills. |
| Office Applications |
Business etiquette and office equipment. |
| Introduction to Excel |
Introduction to Excel, spreadsheets, charts and tables. |
| Job Training & Internship |
On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College |
| Job Search Skills & Resume |
Resume writing and job application procedures. |
| Work Attitudes |
Vocational goals and appropriate work behavior.
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Spring
Quarter: |
Job Preparation & Planning For Transition |
| Job Search Skills & Interviewing |
Interview technique and grooming. |
| Job Training & Internship |
On-the-job training experiences at. Foothill College. |
| Transition to Work |
Exit plan and job search materials. |
| Disability & The Law |
Discussion of individual rights and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). |
| Intermediate Computer |
Further instruction in word processing and Excel. |
