1. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT INTERNSHIPS? LOCATIONUNEMPLOYMENT RATE ORANGE COUNTY6.8% LOS ANGELES COUNTY10.2% RIVERSIDE COUNTY11.1% SAN DIEGO COUNTY8.1% STATE OF CALIFORNIA9.7%

2. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT INTERNSHIPS? http://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06059

3. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/05/14/why-even-unpaid-internships-are-better-than-none-at-all-infogra/ EMPLOYERS WANT INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE!

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5. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/05/14/why-even-unpaid-internships-are-better-than-none-at-all-infogra/

6. WHY CWEE / INTERNSHIPS? http://www.bcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/are-internships-overrated-infographic.pdf http://www.recruiter.com/recruiting-news/the-cost-of-a-bad-hire-infographic Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe Hired more often Make more $$$ They get jobs faster!

7. WHAT IS CWEE?  CWEE is an academic program regulated by CA Education Code that includes employment of students in jobs that have educational value/connection to their programs of study and is coordinated by college faculty.  4 steps for students: Secure an internship Gaucho Jobs has had 250+ Internship postings since July 2011! Contact the Saddleback Department Chair to apply, enroll, and connect to the faculty Work hard & complete Student Learning Objectives Finish required hours & evaluations at the end! Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe

8. OUR CWE PROGRAM ‘AT A GLANCE’ Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe Types of Programs ACCOUNTING AUTO TECH BUSINESS MGMT CTVR FASHION FOODS/NUTRITION GRAPHICS INTERIOR DESIGN JOURNALISM PHLEBOTOMY

9. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe WHERE ARE STUDENTS INTERNING? Based in OC broadcasts to 5.6M homes #3 Apparel company in OC - $325M 2010 Worldwide music company Restaurant by Seven Hospitality Group – 2011 Rock, Pop, Alt., Urban music – owned by EMI The largest native plant supplier in the state. #2 Apparel company in OC - $1.3B 2010 #7 Apparel company in OC - $323M 2010 #5 Apparel company in OC - $1.6B 2010 LA and Southern California News Channel 60years 16 dealerships in CA and Arizona America’s Largest Classroom TV Station 2500 USA employees - $400M est. 2010 A subsidiary of Billabong #7 Hospital in OC - $355M 2010 Worldwide distribution of Shelby 60’s line up

10. 5 TIPS TO SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIPS Always ask questions Offer to help Make suggestions Treat the internship like your FT job! Maintain contact after the internship http://www.ksapr.com/top-5-tips-for-a-successful- internship Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe

11. QUESTIONS & THANKS! For more information:  www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe  The ‘Saddleback College Career Network’ group on: Eric Hilden Career Placement Officer ehilden@saddleback.edu Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Connecting college to career through internships www.saddleback.edu/cwe www.saddleback.edu/cwe