Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are the Work Experience units counted towards an Associate degree?
   Yes.
2. What is the maximum number of units I can take?
   For General Work Experience courses, the maximum is 3 units per semester and 6 units for lifetime. For Occupational Experience courses, the maximum is 4 units per semester and 16 units for lifetime.
3. If I am in the Financial Aid Work Study Program, can I still register in the Work Experience Program?
   Yes. The Work Study Program and the Work Experience Program are two different programs. There is no conflict for students to participate in these two programs at the same time.
4. Are the Work Experience units transferable to a California State University?
   Yes. You can transfer all of the units you take in the Work Experience program to a California State University.
5. Are the Work Experience units transferable to private colleges?
   Not every private college accepts the Work Experience units. Please check with the Admission office at colleges where you would like to apply to see if they accept the Work Experience units.
6. Are the Work Experience units transferable to University of California?
   No.
7. Can I register in Work Experience without a job?
   No. You need to have a job when you are in the program. However, you can use the job placement service in the Career Programs Center to find a job.
8. Can I receive credit for the work I did in the previous semester?
   No. The Work Experience program only recognizes your work hours during the enrollment period.

For more information call:
Heide Hughes (408) 741-2438
Email: heide_hughes@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center in AAS 35

Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: cathy_aimonetti@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center, AAS 35

REVISED 7/31/2007