{"id":23,"date":"2020-03-23T17:40:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T17:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-3-issue-1\/youre-hired-co-op-could-be-your-career-connection\/"},"modified":"2020-06-15T15:01:36","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T15:01:36","slug":"wrkx-links-classroom-learning-to-real-world-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-3-issue-1\/wrkx-links-classroom-learning-to-real-world-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"WRKX Links Classroom Learning to Real-World Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know you can earn college credits for learning that takes place where you work? Both paid and unpaid positions qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWork experience education (WRKX) helps students apply their classroom experience to real-world settings. Work-based learning helps students connect what they are taught to their future career path,\u201d said Marisa Greenberg, the work experience program coordinator at Diablo Valley College.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"WRKXApplying classroom learning to a work setting is truly worthwhile. Some students may find the experience confirms their chosen career path, while others may discover that a different path would be a better fit. In addition, a WRKX class can help a student maintain full-time status while also enhancing a student\u2019s grade point average.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWRKX classes are for students who have a job or internship. Students must work at least ten hours per week to qualify. We offer WRKX classes in about 15 academic programs,\u201d said Greenberg.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"MarisaEach student must attend an in-person orientation. Students work one-on-one with a DVC instructor to craft learning objectives that align with their job or internship. Class requirements include two progress reports and a final paper. In addition, the DVC instructor will confer with the student\u2019s supervisor at the job site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Experience is offered in the fall, spring and summer terms. Late-start classes are also available during the fall and spring. To earn credit for the term, students must work at least 120 unpaid hours OR 150 paid hours. For more information, visit www.dvc.edu\/coop<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Am I eligible?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n