The Business & Workforce Development Division is committed to support our Career Education students. We do this in a number of ways, from designated CE counselors to employment services.

Academic Advising

Career Education Counseling

High School Outreach for CTE

High School Dual Enrollment for CTE

Job Development

Work Experience Program

 

The division establishes and assesses its effectiveness in part through measuring division-level outcomes in the areas listed below. The areas are each aligned to the college goals:

1. Instructional Services: The quality of division-wide instructional practices, resources, and materials.

2. Career Education Support Services: The effectiveness of division wide advising, engagement, and resource delivery outside of the classroom.

3. Employment Development: The delivery and availability of employment preparation, assessment, and placement for Career Education students. 

4. Industry Engagement: The quantity and quality of industry-specific partnership activities, engagement, and collaborations.

5. Division Operations: The level of collaboration, personnel support, and planning the happens across the division.

 

For more information on Service Area Outcomes, see attached link:

Service Area Outcomes- Business & Workforce Development 

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California License Examination Passage Rate

Passage rates provided must be for the most recent available year and be for graduates of its undergraduate programs leading to employment for which passage of a California licensing examination is required. This law does not require institutions to calculate and publish rates, but they must provide a link to the appropriate California licensing or regulatory agency that does.

The Business and Workforce Development Division aims to prepare students for employment, career advancement, and continuing education opportunities in various fields, including Accounting, Business, Computer Applications, Computer Information Systems, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Emergency Medical Services, Health Education, Marketing, and Real Estate.

SJCC offers Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificate programs in three major areas:

• Entrepreneurship: Designed for students aiming to start and manage their own businesses.
• Management: Focuses on developing skills for supervisory and managerial roles across various industries.
• Marketing: Prepares students for careers in marketing, product research, account management, and retail sales.

Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing.

The Future Skills & Employment Services Center provides a wide range of services to SJCC students and alumni to assist with securing employment. They are located on the first floor of the Technology Center in Room T-124.

SJCC offers hands-on learning experiences, including internships, cooperative education programs, and real-world business projects. Many programs integrate practical training to ensure students gain industry-relevant skills before entering the workforce.