2019-20 Unit Plan
Job Placement/Cooperative Education

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

JPCE assists students in securing career-related and immediate employment in order to gain valuable experience, earn income to support their education, earn academic credit for workplace learning and meet the needs of the labor market.   Staff work with faculty to provide resume and interview related information in classroom settings and work with service area employers to assist in filling the workforce needs.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)

Staff will continue to develop SLO's.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)

n/a

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)

Strategic Direction (Optional)

Program Review (Optional)


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);
CAS workshops (ongoing);
Secure better equipment (included in Unit Plan); and
Update job board technology (in progress) and web services (ongoing).

Department Goals

The goals of the JPCE Office include:

Resources, Awareness and Marketing;
Employment Readiness;
Complete new JOBS system set-up and
Collaborate with the new RoadRunner Hub.

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Resources, Awareness and Marketing

Continue to promote JPCE awareness (marketing, job fairs, presentations);
Implement upgraded hardware and software technology (expected Spring 2019);
Continue to attend campus-wide departmental meetings annually;
Expand a referral campaign in collaboration with our loyal faculty who already access our services;
Collaborate with the Welcome Center to improve Orientation Leaders' knowledge of JPCE services;
Continute to increase number of classroom presentations and
Continue to increase number of local employers who use our services.

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Collaboration with campus and community partners;
Expand awareness of career readiness and labor market information for career life planning, life management and self-awareness;
New JOBS Program reduces paper use and promotes sustainability;
Use most-current data informed processes for continuous improvement;
Assist (through events, community presentations, individual appointments) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education and
Assist students with resources and tools to obtain self-sufficiency.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 2 - Employment Readiness

Job Placement and Cooperative Education

Participate and provide feedback for state-wide Work-Based Learning pilot program;
Work with campus and community partners to expand career readiness and labor market information;
Provide students, campus and community with application materials, resume assistance and interview preparation;
Maintain knowledge of current labor market information;
Unite efforts with Partner Agencies and
Continue to reach out to local employers to promote successful job search in a continually changing and competitive job market.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Collaborate with campus and community partners;
Expand awareness of career readiness and labor market information;
Assist students with employment while attending Butte College;
Assist students with internship and work experience opportunities to enhance career readiness and
Assist (through events, community presentations, individual appointments) prospective students to choose Butte College for their college education.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 3 - Complete New JOBS system set-up

Complete new JOBS Program training and transition by Summer 2019.

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Updated technology from Windows 95 system so we don't lose all of the employer data we've collected over 20+ years;
Supported by IT department;
More sustainable due to drastic reduction of paper consumption and
User-friendly and more efficient for students to find specific jobs.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 4 - Collaborate with the new RoadRunner Hub

Provide onsite workshops for food and housing insecurites;
Federal & ButteWORKs Work-Study referrals so students can meet CalFresh eligibility;
Will assist with retention by assisting students with jobs that allow them to afford to stay in school;
Better prepare students for the competitive housing market by assisting with housing resumes and
Provide additional assistance to students and staff directly impacted by the Camp Fire.

Supporting Rationale

Students that are unemployed are also likely eligible for CalFresh and in need of emergency food resources;
Helps improve student retention by ensuring basic needs are met;
Helping students meet CalFresh eligibility puts money back into the local economy;
Connects students to other community agencies and resources.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Storage space for JPCE and Career Counseling supplies and student records;
Assistance from Public Relations and Marketing for events and services;
Assistance from web developer with Career Services and Job Placement website (updated website development) and
Relocate Job Placement staff (Josh Woodward, Ruth Ann Hansen and the student assistant) from SAS 258 to SAS 210.

Current Financial Resources

Job Placement & Cooperative Work Experience (District Funds):

$126,653

CalWORKs (including ButteWORKs):

$379,340

TANF:

$67,338

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	Operating Expenses	110007071647000	55890	$0.00	$10,000.00
Funds for Two Annual Job Fairs	These ongoing funds support two Job Fairs each academic year. This money would be used for tents, tables, and other rentals. Assists 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.		Strong Workforce Student Equity and Achievement Program		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish
2	Job Placement & Cooperative Education	Operating Expenses	110007071493000	55820	$0.00	$8,000.00
Travel and Marketing Funds	Additional travel funds are needed 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. Distribute newly created 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.		Career and Technical Education - Perkins Strong Workforce Student Equity and Achievement Program		Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish