Adult Education Workforce Preparation
7 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
N AEWP 901 Foundations of Lifelong Wellness
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six classes required for the non-credit Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. It covers skills and competencies relevant to living and working independently. Strategies for goal setting, time management and organization, basic costs and budgeting, cooperative living, problem-solving, personal hygiene, home care, and home safety will be covered.
N AEWP 902 Practical Living Skills
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six classes required for the non-credit Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. It explores how physical, mental, and emotional wellness contribute to overall well-being and promote longevity. Students will learn how to identify stressors in their lives and practice healthy stress management techniques.
N AEWP 903 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six classes required for the Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. It provides strategies and skills to help students develop and improve healthy relationship skills necessary for success in the college environment, workplace, and independent living situations.
N AEWP 904 Self-Advocacy and Personal Safety
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six classes required for the Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. The course helps students develop self-advocacy skills in the home, community, and workplace. Emphasis is placed on identifying and effectively communicating needs. Students will conduct a personal self-evaluation, learn to identify resources to enhance decision-making, practice goal-setting, and develop effective communication skills with various individuals. Personal safety awareness is developed with an emphasis on proactive steps to avoid dangerous situations at home, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
N AEWP 905 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six courses required for the Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. It develops students' ability to think critically and solve problems effectively in personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and decision-making through identifying problems, examining cause-and-effect relationships, evaluating options, and planning and implementing strategies.
N AEWP 906 Basic Computer Skills
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture
This course is one of six courses required for the Pre-Vocational Certificate of Completion. It is designed for students seeking foundational computer skills to support their academic, personal, and employment-related activities. Topics include basic computer navigation, using word processing software, internet browsing, email communication, file management, and use of adaptive equipment.
N AEWP 910 Noncredit Work Experience
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- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
In this course, learners will advance their education and career goals through structured work experience. With the support of a faculty member, learners will develop new skills, improve existing skills, and relate those skills to specific achievements. Learners will also evaluate their current work experience to draw connections to future education and career goals. This course will afford students the opportunity to consider how their work reflects their values and interests and how they balance work with other priorities in their lives. To take the course, learners will need to have a current job or internship. Students need to complete 54 hours of work experience per unit of credit. Please contact the Cooperative Education Department with questions and for assistance.