Mission Statement

Butte College Job Placement & Cooperative Education Office (JPCE) aims to educate students in all aspects of the job search process.  We assist students in obtaining employment by providing them with techniques for effective application materials including:  Resumes, cover letters, applications, social media presences, etc.  We also help students prepare for interviews and obtain jobs as well as gain work experience through paid and unpaid internships.  We collaborate with on and off campus employers to best serve the needs of the students, community and Butte College.

Program Description

The following services and programs are offered by assisting students to secure career-related and immediate employment in order to gain valuable experience, earn income to support their education, earn academic credit for workplace learning and to meet the needs of the labor market.   

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

We evaluated our resume services through pre- and post-appointment surveys.  The results show high student satisfaction in the services they received and improvement in their resume materials.
In the upcoming Spring 2017 semester, we will give a new pre- and post-survey evaluating the students understanding of Work Experience (WKE) and obtaining internships.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

n/a

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

JPCE supports the student achievement standards by:

Supporting persistance and retention by assisting students with employment while they attend school;
Fulfilling WKE requirements through experiencial education via the WKE program and providing students with work experience the job market requires.
Preparing students for life and long term employment after college.

Strategic Direction

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement

Collaborate with Career and Technical Education (CTE) departments to promote the value of work experience for students.


Continue to work with industry to determine student expectations after graduation from college.


Participate on the CTE Advisory Board with faculty, staff and employers.


Provide training to students, faculty and staff on employment opportunities.


Ensuring students online, at the Glenn Center, Chico Center and Skyway Center have access to job skills knowledge (resume, application, interviews, job search) as well as online resources.

 
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Training
 

Update online resources for student, faculty and staff access.


Presentations through forums and classes.


Participation on governance and other campus/community committees, including hiring committees.

 Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
 

Review industry trends to share with students, staff, faculty, and community.


Collaboration with Career Counseling related to majors and educational requirements.

 
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
 

Re-design Job Placement & Cooperative Work Experience web page to collaborate with guided pathways.


Create online resources for off campus students through the webpage and Facebook.

 
Modeling Sustainability
 

Online job board and standing computer work stations.


Our Job Developers meet with students via email and online.


We print our job orders double-sided to use less paper.


We reuse printed materials many times.


We assist students in finding "green" careers.

 
Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
 

Access to Job Placement & Cooperative Work Experience resources at the Main Campus, Glenn Center, Chico Center and Skyway Center.  Online appointments are also available.


Informing our diverse community about guided pathways to ensure success in the job market.


Provide services for students with employment obstacles, such as felony convictions, disabilities, and difficult work histories, etc.


 

Program Review

Increase collaboration with departments (ongoing);
Increase contacts within the community (ongoing);
Classroom presentations (ongoing);
Establish an Advisory Committee and become members of the CTE Advisory Board (to be addressed);
Face-to-face meetings with employers (ongoing);
Post full-time job board (completed);
Secure better equipment (included in Unit Plan); and
Update job board technology (in progress) and web services (ongoing).

Department Goals

Increase the volume of students served via office traffic and one-on-one appointments;
Increase on-campus faculty collaboration via classroom presentations;
Increase partnerships with local employers;
Aquire updated Job Board technology (software and hardware);
Professional Development via local and California-based conferences and
Increase student and employer participation in Job Fairs.

Future Development Strategies

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Job Placement Office	Equipment	110007071647000	56405	$7,924.00	$0.00
Initiate New Job Search Area (TV screen, computers & monitors, standing computer desks, printers/scanners)	Creating a new Job Search station provides students with up to date access with job search. Included in the Job Search station: 1-70" flat screen TV ($1919); 1 printer scanner ($413); 4 standing computer desks @ $628 each ($2.512_ and 4 desktop computers @ $770 each ($3,080). Workshops and other job/event information will be included on the large flat screen TV.		Technology Fee		Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Providing comparable support services for online students and students attending at off-campus centers
2	Job Placement & Cooperative Education	Operating Expenses	110007071493000	55820	$0.00	$8,000.00
Travel and Marketing Funds	Travel funds to connect with community employers to create volunteer, internship and employment opportunities for students. Travel for staff professional development (conferences). Promotional materials for events, including brochures. Important to update marketing materials in order to attract employers to Butte College and to inform students of our services. An important resource for community partnerships and future student enrollment.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Providing comparable support services for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce
3	Job Placement	Operating Expenses	110007071647000	55890	$0.00	$2,000.00
Funds for 2 Annual Job Fairs	These on-going funds support 2 Job Fairs each academic year. This supports the community looking for employees; provides a strategy for students to remain in school (money to continue with school); and assists students with future employment and placement needs.		Career and Technical Education - Perkins		Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Practicing strategic enrollment management that integrates financial planning with student need and achievement Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan