Work Experience Education
Did you know you can get course credit for your job, internship or volunteer work?
With Work Experience Education you can earn units each semester of transferable, elective credit for on-the-job learning.
Work Experience Education can also help you boost your grade point average and maintain full-time student status.
As a Work Experience Education student, you will collaborate with your instructor and worksite supervisor to create your own learning objectives designed to help you increase your employable skills and capabilities, enhance professional qualities, and prepare you for your future career.
How to Sign Up
1. Register for WRKX 170 or 099 for discipline specific.
2. Attend orientation. You should get an email letting you know the times, dates and locations.
3. Submit these forms:
How it Works
The number of units you can earn depends on the number of hours you work per week, and regardless whether the position is paid or unpaid.
You earn 1 college unit for every 54 hours of work during the term.
| Units | Average Hours Per Week (Fall or Spring) | Total Term Hours |
| 1 | 4 | 54 |
| 2 | 7 | 108 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 162 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 216 |
Which WRKX Course to Register For
Starting Spring 2025 there will be only one WRKX option at Contra Costa College.
WRKX 170 will be the only course offered regardless of the major or career pathway.