# Essential Skills for Employment and Job Retention (Noncredit Certificate)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-as-it/programs/essential-employment-job-skills-nc

This noncredit program is designed to prepare students for the 21st Century Workforce with the essential skills needed to enter the workforce or advance within their current place of employment.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Upon completion of this program, the student will demonstrate essential skills to enter the workforce or advance their current skillset.

## Program Requirements:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WRK-710 | Essential Skills for Employment |  |
| **Total: (8-48 hours)** | | **** |
| WRK-712 | Essential Skills for Job Retention |  |
| **Total: (8-48 hours)** | | **** |