DHHR 0633: Career Networking and Resources
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Description
Building on the skills learned on DHHR 0627, students will update network base and resources relating to their career direction and personal employment goals.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
DHHR 0627 or department permission.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast various networks and resources relating to career transition
- Request company networks and resources that will support internal workplace mobility
- Search and compile networks and resources relating to employment support and advocacy
- Locate and compile networks and resources relating to employment standards and equity rights in BC
- Prepare a resource package to be applied to future employment and need for support
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: exams, professional portfolios, interviews, performance assessments, or other evaluations.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, lab, guest speakers, online activities, group work, presentations
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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25
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weekly research assignments
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Lab Work
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40
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weekly lab research
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Portfolio
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35
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resource and networking portfolio
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Course topics
- Networking and Resources
Career Transitions
Internal Workplace Mobility
Resource Portfolios
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.