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  "college": "merritt-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Learning Resources",
  "id": "basic-employability-preparation-certificate-of-proficiency",
  "name": "Basic Employability Preparation",
  "award": "Certificate of Proficiency",
  "department": "learning-resources",
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      "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Proficiency program is designed to prepare students with basic English and Math skills and an awareness of the local employment market. Students will be ready to seek and obtain entry level positions that are consistent with their skills, interests and abilities to pursue further education in a specific career area. The Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program course requirements.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nEntry level positions that are consistent with a student’s skills, interests and abilities to pursue further education.\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1.  Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak accurately with peers and supervisors.\n2.  Identify a career plan that matches with your skills, interests and abilities by using the internet and other resources to clarify options available."
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          "text": "Required Courses:",
          "units": "9"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "LRNRE 261",
          "title": "English for Life and Career Success",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "LRNRE 262",
          "title": "Mathematics for Life and Career Success",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "LRNRE 281",
          "title": "Career Awareness, Disability and Success",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}