Program Code: CC.OCCSKILLSTRN
The Occupational Skills Training program provides the opportunity for students to receive hands-on training in a specific occupational area. This program is designed for students who need or prefer work-based training to develop their skills. Students may begin their training at any time.
Students participate in supervised and structured work-based training in addition to classroom instruction. The program utilizes local businesses as training sites.
Individualized training plans are developed in consultation with the student, work-site trainer, CCC faculty and program coordinator.
For information contact Student Academic Support Services Department, 503-594-3475, or www.clackamas.edu/advising.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication
- 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations
- 3 credits - See Related Instruction for course list
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- complete an individualized training curriculum and employment plan, describing the skills and knowledge necessary to become competitively employable;
- demonstrate the ability to contact employers beyond what would ordinarily be available through an application process;
- demonstrate an increase in occupational skills through hands-on training provided by an employer and through general education and occupation-related classroom instruction.
Career opportunities may be available in a variety of occupations, depending on the goals, skills and aptitude of the student and the availability of local training sites.
