Work Experience Program (WEP) - Internal Classified Employees Only

Coast Community College District
$0.00 Hourly
fringe benefits are not applicable.
United States, California, Costa Mesa
1370 Adams Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 19, 2025
Definition Only Internal Classified Employees are eligible for this opportunity. Work Experience Program ("WEP") The WEP provides opportunities for employees to gain work experience in a different job or to cross-train in aspects of District operations that may not currently be within an approved job description. A vacant position is not a requirement for an employee to participate in the Work Experience Program and train for a specific position. Employees participating in the WEP and training for a position that is not currently vacant will not be eligible for out-of-class pay. Employees may volunteer for training opportunities via the WEP. The District also may assign employees to work experience opportunities where critical needs exist. Employees may apply for the WEP by submitting an application via the District's job website. Employees may apply for a work experience assignment in any classified position, at any District site. Employees who successfully perform 960 hours of work experience in a particular classification shall be awarded a Work Experience Certificate. Employees in possession of a Work Experience Certificate, who submit a complete application for any vacancy of the same classification in which the work experience occurred, and who meet minimum qualifications for that vacancy, shall be granted an interview for the vacancy. If multiple employees wish to have work experience in the same job classification, and if it is not feasible to train multiple employees, the employee who meets the minimum qualifications for the position shall be selected to receive the first training opportunity that becomes available. In the event where more than one employee meets the minimum qualifications, seniority shall determine which employee shall receive the training first. Employees participating in the WEP shall be limited to a total of 960 hours of work experience in each fiscal year. Part-time employees participating in the WEP shall receive the hours, wages, and benefits commensurate with the vacancy in which the employee performs the work experience, for the duration of the work experience assignment. Part-time employees permitted to work additional hours and to receive additional compensation and benefits during a WEP assignment shall retain no ongoing rights to these benefits upon conclusion of the work experience assignment. Qualifications and Physical Demands MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Dependent on the specific Division, Department or Program job assignment. Or, any combination of education an experience that would provide the required equivalent qualifications. LICENSES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some job assignments may require a valid California driver's license and/or possession of a license and/or certificate of completion from an accredited college or agency relative to the assigned area. Continuing education, training or certification may be required. Knowledge of: Dependent on the specific Division, Department or Program WEP assignment. Ability to: Dependent on the specific Division, Department or Program WEP assignment. Conditions of Employment This program is only for internal classified employees. This program is designed to meet critical needs to sustain the operations of the department. Work assigned can be remote or at any District site. It is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year. Employees may be eligible for out of class pay. The employee will receive a certificate upon completion of the program. This program can be management initiated or employee initiated. Submitting an application indicates your interest in a Work Experience Program (WEP) opportunity; however, it does not guarantee placement. All WEP opportunities are contingent upon business needs and availability Classified employees may not exceed 960 hours within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and may only occupy one primary assignment within the District. Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individual's interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Application materials must be electronically submitted on-line at http://www.cccd.edu/ employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered. Additional Information APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes: Online Employment Application A current Resume Answers to all of the supplemental questions PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716. Submit an application online at: http://www.cccd.edu/employment Coast Community College District - Human Resources 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. Coast Community College District Title IX: https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx This direct link is for the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hardcopy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.