Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

ELM 3050 - Professional Development



Clock Hours: 18

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Electrical and Electronic Assembler Certificate and
Electricians Helper Certificate

Course Description:
The objective of this course is to provide students with some important life skills and the means to find and secure employment in convergent technologies.   The focus of the Connecting to Business program is goal setting, meeting the needs of industry, communication skills, job searching and securing and what to expect as an entry level employee. Upon completion of these areas, the student will develop a resume.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Goal Setting

  • Describe a goal 
  • Know how to set a goal
  • Know how the difference in long-term and short-term goals
  • Know how to set a goal using the SMART approach
  • Follow seven steps to effective goals
  • Write personal long-term and short-term goals       

What Industry Wants

  • Know the traits employers desire
  • Describe the difference in verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Know how to communicate orally and in writing
  • Know how to make a list and set priorities
  • Describe time management skills
  • Know the Pareto Principle         

A Typical Cabling Career Path

  • Know the traits employers desire
  • Describe the difference in verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Know how to communicate orally and in writing
  • Know how to make a list and set priorities
  • Describe time management skills
  • Know the Pareto Principle 

Looking for a Job

  • Know the skills employers desire and be work ready from the start
  • Describe the parts of a resume
  • Know how to send a resume through email
  • Describe the parts of a cover letter
  • Know how to use the internet to search for jobs and potential employers
  • Know sample interview questions         

L/T-What Now

  • Know how to put what has been learned into action
  • Describe the tools needed, how to deal with customers and expectations
  • Understand your paycheck and the need to maintain currency in your skills