Program Components:

Mentors

Curriculum Development

Business-community partnership

Evaluation data

Vincent Jackson, Dean of Academic Affairs

1600 W Imperial Hwy

Los Angeles, CA 90047

classroom theories to real-world work experiences, gain a better understanding of the

working world, and improve their communication and organizational skills. Students who

successfully complete the Banking and Office Careers Program will:

Understand day-to-day professional activities in the working world

Learn interview skills

Learn to dress for success

Receive support in finding part-time and full-time employment.

The curriculum focuses on:

Career goals

Employment portfolios

Business wardrobe

Finding a job

Tips on job interviews

Job search

Interview skills

After the interview tasks

Understanding New Hire Forms, Payroll Checks, Payroll deductions

Success in the workplace

Effective Time and Stress Management

Communication Skills

Workplace Ethics

Drugs in the Workplace

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Managing Money: Saving and Checking Accounts, Credit Cards, Investing. Insurance

The program is staffed by one training specialist/consultant and two program assistants.

To inform students of the program, brochures and flyers have been distributed on campus

and in the community.

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All students who complete the Banking and Office Careers Program are eligible for

mentorships. The students are paired with a mentor from a business partner of the

program. Current business partners include U.S. Bank, Citibank, Washington Mutual, and

United Parcel Service (UPS). The business partners are responsible for ongoing mentoring

of the participants and providing up-dates to the college on students. They also commit to

retain all hired participants that achieve a great view after the first 90 days. The partners

also support the college at job fairs and special events

Approximately 200 students complete the program each year. About 50% have been

placed in jobs. Approximately 40% of the placements are in full-time jobs; 60% are part

time. The percentages are lower than anticipated due to economic stress in the

community.