Description:

The student will be able to gain work experience in an approved training station under instructional supervision in an accounting or an accounting-related occupation. This internship is designed to give students the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired in accounting specialty courses. The internship will require an average of 12 hours of job training per week by arrangement.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Apply job training experience to future employment in the Accounting field.
2. Apply knowledge and skills acquired in all previous Accounting courses to the job duties in an accounting position.
3. Identify and define technical and human relations skills necessary for work.
4. Work with managers, supervisors, clients and peers.
5. Write a job description for a position in an Accounting Career.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Job Opportunities
   A. Visit JCCC Career Planning and Placement Office.
   B. Evaluate newspaper and professional journals.
   C. Explain the value of  networking.

II. Course Orientation
   A. Identify job location.

III. Job Experience
   A. Integrate the program competencies with the on-the-job experience.
   B. Plan a site visit with the instructor.
   C. Explain employer’s evaluation

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Employer Evaluation Form and Conference               80%
Job Description, Training Plan and Self-Evaluation    20%

         TOTAL                                       100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.