Workforce Skills, Certificate of Achievement
The Workforce Skills Certificate of Achievement is designed to equip participants with the critical skills necessary for success in today’s work environments. This practical program focuses on enhancing communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to meet the challenges of their professional careers. This program is also ideal for a student needing to return to school to gain employment post graduation if they find themselves unemployed or underemployed. Students will participate in a job, internship, or a volunteer experience to complete this Workforce Skills Certificate of Achievement.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Effectively communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve in diverse professional environments, utilizing critical thinking and interpersonal skills to enhance teamwork and project outcomes.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following | ||
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or BUSI 64 | Customer Service | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| WORK 95 | Beyond the Classroom | 2 |
| or WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills | |
| Complete the following for .5-4 units * | ||
| WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | 3-4 |
| or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
| or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 8-9 | |
- *
WORK 97, WORK 98, and WORK 99 may be taken in multiple times in increments of 0.5-4.0 units for a total of 3-4 units.
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| BUSI 2 or BUSI 64 | Business Communication or Customer Service | 3 |
| WORK 95 or WORK 96 | Beyond the Classroom or Professional and Essential Skills | 2 |
| WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Service Learning Work Experience | 3-4 |
| Units | 8-9 | |
| Total Units | 8-9 | |