The Banking and Office Careers Program allows students to apply classroom theories to

real-world work experiences, gain a better understanding of the working world, and

improve their communication and organizational skills. Students who successfully

complete the Banking and Office Careers Program will:

• Have a better understanding of day-to-day professional activities in the working

world

• Learn interview skills

• Learn to dress for success

• Receive support in finding part-time and full-time employment.

The curriculum focuses on:

• Career goals

• Employment portfolios

• Business wardrobe

• Finding a job

• Tips on job interviews

• Job search

• Interview skills

• After the interview

• Understanding new hire forms, payroll checks, payroll deductions

• Success in the workplace

• Effective time and stress management

• Communication skills

• Workplace ethics

• Drugs in the workplace

• Cultural diversity in the workplace

• Managing money, including savings and checking Accounts, credit cards, using

credit wisely, and investing and insurance.

The program is staffed by one training specialist/consultant and two program assistants.

To inform students of the program, brochures and flyers have been distributed on campus

and in the community.

All students who complete the Banking and Office Careers Program are eligible for

mentorships. The students are paired with a mentor from a business partner of the

program. Current business partners include U.S. Bank, Citibank, Washington Mutual,

and United Parcel Service (UPS). The business partners are responsible for ongoing

mentoring of the participants and providing up-dates to the college on students. They

also commit to retain all hired participants that achieve a great view after the first 90

days. The partners also support the college at job fairs and special events

Approximately 200 students complete the program each year. About 50% have been

placed in jobs. Approximately 40% of the placements are in full-time jobs, the remainder

are part time. The percentages are lower than anticipated due to economic stress in the

community.

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College Contact: Vincent Jackson, Dean

1600 W Imperial Hwy

Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 241-5225, jacksonvc@lasw.edu