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This course is designed to teach the student the basic operations of a computer including using alphabet, numeric and symbol keys. The course will also include the basic commands needed to format business documents. (CSU)

This course stresses those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. It is designed to teach students production skills for today's office environment using word processing software as well as develop skills for handling business procedures. (CSU)

This course is designed to strengthen skills needed in a business office. Students will broaden word processing skills; develop spreadsheets and databases; create documents using desktop publishing software; and search for, evaluate, and use information from the Internet. Students will also develop business documents, presentations, and web pages using multimedia. After completing the class, the student will have a foundation for integrating a variety of business applications in an office setting. (CSU)

Multi-level, multi-content (such as employability skills, workplace survival skills, and workplace social skills) for students wanting to have careers in vocational areas, such as Automotive Technologies, Office Technologies, and Early Childhood Education. The course emphasizes practical vocabulary and grammar of English within the context of the workplace. (Formerly ENGL 060) (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

Skills development in the areas of job search, employer contact, resume writing, applications and cover letter, interviewing techniques, appropriate dress, job-holding practices and on-site learning objectives. A review of factors relating to or contributing to job success, including motivation, attitude, human relations, leadership, personal, as well as, group relationships, and behavior. (CSU)

Corequisite: Must be taken in conjunction with WE 201. A course that is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning site relating to the students? educational or occupational (major or career) goals. One unit of credit is earned for each 60 hours of volunteer/unpaid work or 75 hours of paid work, with maximum of 4 units per semester. During a regular semester, students must complete a minimum of 7 units, including Work Experience. During the summer session, students must complete one other course in addition to Work Experience. (CSU)

Corequisite: Must be taken in conjunction with WE 201. A course that is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning site relating to the students? educational or occupational (major or career) goals. One unit of credit is earned for each 60 hours of volunteer/unpaid work or 75 hours of paid work, with maximum of 4 units per semester. During a regular semester, students must complete a minimum of 7 units, including Work Experience. During the summer session, students must complete one other course in addition to Work Experience. (CSU)

Corequisite: Must be taken in conjunction with WE 201. A course that is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning site relating to the students? educational or occupational (major or career) goals. One unit of credit is earned for each 60 hours of volunteer/unpaid work or 75 hours of paid work, with maximum of 4 units per semester. During a regular semester, students must complete a minimum of 7 units, including Work Experience. During the summer session, students must complete one other course in addition to Work Experience. (CSU)

An individualized diagnostic, prescriptive method of developing accuracy and speed. Emphasis is placed on development of keyboarding speed and accuracy ratings between 20-90 nwpm. (CSU)