• What is work experience education?

  You, your employer or internship supervisor, and a MPC faculty instructor operate as a team, agreeing to learning objectives that are both challenging and achievable within the term. You are enrolled in a course and you earn college units while gaining work experience. 

• How can I get work experience if I don't have a job

  Faculty members in specific disciplines may be able to connect you to potential employers if you do not already have a job in the field. The job center is another resource. We have a dedicated internship coordinator at our Marina Education Center that will help place you in an internship. Find other resources on the left side of our main page.

• Who will help me during my class?

  You will be assigned to a faculty instructor who will:

  • Help translate what you want to accomplish through workable objectives
  • Visit your work site
  • Consult with your employer
  • Receive and provide feedback on your assignments
  • Verify your hours worked
  • Assign your course grade

• What type of skills can I develop with work experience education?

  Skills that benefit you, such as:

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Job Knowledge
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Skills
  • Technology
  • Leadership

• What is required of my employer?

  Your employer must be willing to:

  • Allow you to develop new skills or take on new projects
  • Meet with your work experience instructor (at your workplace)
  • Assess your accomplishments at the end of the term

• When are work experience courses offered?

  Every semester. Sections can be scheduled around your needs and employment opportunities - even in the middle of a semester.

  Please don't wait if you think work experience is right for you, your course is tailored to your needs.

• Do all types of employment count for work experience?

  No, self-employment doesn't work.  Employment can include both paid and volunteer work as long as there is supervision and a focus on learning.

• Is there a limit to the number of work experience units I can earn?

That depends on the number of hours you work or volunteer. Each unit requires a minimum of 51 hours of paid or unpaid work.

You can complete a total of 16 units at the community college level.  MPC offers between .5 and 4 units for WORK 97, 98 and 99.

And yes - the units transfer to CSUs