For Industry and Employers
How industry and employers can partner with and be a resource to Cuyamaca Career Education programs.
Become a Partner with Cuyamaca College
Studies have shown that collaboration between industry partners and higher education
results in a more prepared workforce and a better regional economic outlook. At Cuyamaca
College, our Career Education Programs are designed to meet regional and national
industry needs. Industry partnerships help us stay current on those needs and provide
future planning for how to prepare our students. Becoming a collaborative partner
allows your expertise and ideas to influence our programs and provide skilled and
prepared employee candidates.
Industry partnerships are involved in the following areas:
Advisory Boards
Each of Cuyamaca's career education programs hosts an Advisory Board comprising employers
and industry leaders who help the college to stay abreast of the needs and nature
of its primary service area. These advisory boards help shape program curriculum and
provide valuable information and feedback on the efficacy of the college’s offerings,
as well as the current conditions of the state’s varied business and industries.
Employer Advisory Board Minutes
Internships
Students learn to apply their skills in real world work environments through internships,
or work experience. Our programs allow students to work for you while getting college
credit (75 hours paid or 60 hours unpaid work experience per unit). This allows you
to assess and help students apply skills in desirable work habits, attitudes and career
proficiency. Because they are a student, insurance and work experience management
are provided by Cuyamaca College. Companies often hire their interns after the course
because they realize their value and work ethic, but that is not a requirement.
Career Events
We provide our students with regular career events such as workshops, career fairs
and career skills training to help make them better career candidates. Expertise of
industry members is beneficial because students can relate to the real world experience
you bring. Whether it is as a guest speaker on a particular topic in a workshop or
representation at a career fair, you will help make a difference with our students
and your industry.
Industry Training
By partnering with local business and industry, our career education programs are
able to enhance our community’s economic growth through cost-effective, targeted training
that is relevant and performance based. Our quality training programs can be effective
and cost saving alternatives to outside training companies. We can work with you to
provide the best solutions to your training needs such as:
- Upgrade skills in your workforce like business office technology, EHSM, and more.
- Technical programs designed to train your future workforce.
- Training in computer information and network certification, office computer software and many more.
If you are interested in knowing more about becoming an industry partner with Cuyamaca College Career Education, please contact our Employer Relations Liaison, Monica Rosas at monica.rosas@gcccd.edu
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