WFED 5121 - Career Exploration in Workforce Development

This course will provide students with an introductory field experience in workforce education and development. Each student will be placed in a non-profit organization, business, or government agency that focuses on workforce development. Students will spend a minimum of 72 hours at their placement site. In addition to performing tasks under the direction of a site supervisor, students will job-shadow at least two professionals in workforce development. Students will also create a portfolio that demonstrates their work and volunteer experiences in workforce education and development.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: WFED 5120, WFED 4010 and WFED 4020 (WFED 4010 and WFED 4020 may be taken concurrently).

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.