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The Workplace Skills certificate program prepares individuals with entry-level employment skills used in business and industry settings. Graduates of this certificate will be proficient in the general skills necessary for quality interpersonal interaction.

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Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

This course helps students develop essential personal skills for success in college and in life. Topics include accountability, creative thinking, cultural awareness, ethical reasoning, financial literacy, global learning, industry-specific knowledge and skills, inquiry and analysis, integrative learning, interpersonal development, leadership, problem-solving, professionalism, reading, teamwork, and technology literacy.

This course is designed to build upon the foundations of FYE1198 by focusing on students’ professional, academic, and personal readiness for the next stage of their educational or career journey. Through experiential activities and applied projects, students will learn strategies for resume and cover letter development, networking, interviewing, and job/transfer searches. Additional emphasis will be placed on financial literacy, health and wellness, cultural awareness, and personal branding. Students will engage in individual and group projects, including a service-learning component, to strengthen transferable skills and prepare for successful transitions into the workforce or four-year institutions.

This course prepares the student for job interviews, job placement, and employment. Verbal and written communication skills are implemented through assigned reports. Topics of discussion and debate range from securing and keeping a job to individual attitudes, work habits, work ethics, and interviewing skills. The student will be required to prepare a written resume and to apply communication skills in practical situations.

This course is designed for students enrolled in technical programs. Topics include: measurement and approximation, algebraic principles and operation, identification and use of formulas. In addition, geometric and trigonometric principles may also be covered if applicable to the program area. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical concepts to the solution of problems in vocational and technical fields. PREREQUISITE: Score at beginning algebra level on placement exam or consent of instructor.

Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, romantic, familial, and professional relationships.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.