Work Experience Education
The Work Experience Education (WEE) program helps students achieve their educational and career goals through jobs, internships and volunteer experiences. This is a unique experience for students because it provides an opportunity to combine classroom education with mentored work experience.
Get Started
To get started, first email the WEE Office to notify the team of your interest to enroll. Next, create your account using the Symplicity platform. You will use this account to submit your Work Experience Application.
Create Your Student Account on Symplicity
Note: If you already have a WLAC Symplicty account, simply Log In.
- The student must be employed, volunteering, or interning a minimum of 5 to 20 hours per week during the semester prior to registering for WEE.
- The student must inform their employer of their role in the WEE program since they will be approving and signing the program application (ELA), the evaluation forms, and timesheets to verify hours.
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If you do not have a job, you can participate in the Exploratory Work Experience class and receive a Work-Ready certificate after completing a career portfolio. Click here to see more information about Exploratory Work Experience.
Determine the number of units you can enroll in based on the number of hours you will be working, interning or volunteering during the semester:
| Units | Course Offerings | Required Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Coop Ed 095 | 27 hours - 54 hours |
| 1 | Coop Ed 195 | 54 hours - 107 hours |
| 2 | Coop Ed 295 | 108 hours - 161 hours |
| 3 | Coop Ed 395 | 162 - 215 hours |
| 4 | Coop Ed 495 | 216+ hours |
Work Experience Program Overview
Here's how to get started:
Prospective students must first apply for admission if they are new or returning students who have not enrolled for more than one year in West Los Angeles College. To apply for admissions at WLAC, click here, and then click the blue "Apply Now!" button under "College Credit Application".
Remember you must:
- Be employed, volunteering, or interning a minimum of 5 to 20 hours per week during the semester prior to registering for WEE.
- Inform your employer of their role in the WEE program since they will be approving and signing your program application (ELA), the evaluation forms, and timesheets to verify your hours.
Determine the number of units you can enroll in based on the number of hours you will be working, interning or volunteering during the semester:
| Units | Course Offerings | Required Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Coop Ed 095 | 27 hours - 54 hours |
| 1 | Coop Ed 195 | 54 hours - 107 hours |
| 2 | Coop Ed 295 | 108 hours - 161 hours |
| 3 | Coop Ed 395 | 162 - 215 hours |
| 4 | Coop Ed 495 | 216+ hours |
Create you account on Symplicity, and select "Pathways" to begin the signup process.
- If you have any trouble starting the orientation, you can watch this video that demonstrates how to sign up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKQH4mSSAlI
Submit the Program Application & Workplace Learning Objectives via Symplicity with your employer's input and approval.
- Go to https://wlac-csm.symplicity.com/students, click "Sign up", and create an account using your LACCD ID (starts with 900) as your username. Then click "Pathways" to begin the application steps.
- Video instructions are in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKQH4mSSAlI
- If you are a minor, please email us your work permit or volunteer permit (Please note, the permit needs to be signed by your parent, your work site supervisor, and your school).
- If you are a high school student, you will also need to submit your K12 Dynamic Form
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Submit the Digital K-12 Form.
- Instructions on How to Submit the Digital K12
- How to Submit the Digital K12 Video
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The WEE Application, Workplace Learning Objectives & Program Agreement (ELA), and the proof of orientation completion must be verified and approved by the WEE Coordinator before adjusting your student record, permitting you to register for a specific WEE course. You will then be provided with the section number and permission numbers (if applicable) of the classes you need to enroll in.
Click here to view the instructions to add the classes and carefully read the instructions in the email you receive.
- Once you enroll in the WEE Course, you must log in to canvas https://ilearn.laccd.edu to access the WEE canvas where all documents must be submitted.
- Work the appropriate number of hours per unit enrolled during the length of the course.
- Make sure to log in to Canvas at ilearn.laccd.edu to complete assignments and see instructor announcements
- Maintain a record of your working hours on Symplicity.
- Submit reflection assignments on Symplicity.
- Submit the Student Final Self-Evaluation.
- Attend the Midterm meeting and Exit meeting.
- Submit Exit Survey (extra credit).
Work Ready Certification Program
The Exploratory Work Experience Education – Work-Ready Certification program (0.5 credit units) is designed to verify that students have basic workplace skills that Los Angeles County businesses expect.
Holding a Work Readiness Certification will give the student a distinct advantage when applying for a job. Your skills will be tested and evaluated, and you will be awarded a certificate from the City of LA after completion of a career portfolio, which includes:
- Resume
- Generic Job Application
- Mock Interview Feedback Form
- Student Linked-In Account Verification
To participate, submit the form at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/zCU4zEyU5u
Location
Contact
Andrea Rodriguez-Blanco, Work Experience Coordinator
Email: @email
Phone: (310) 287-7215
Phone: (310) 848-7400 (text)
