What is Work Experience Education?
The WEE program recognizes that learning happens everywhere and is not contained to the classroom. Students work with their instructor and supervisor to develop learning objectives that connect their classwork, academic goals, career goals and their future employment in their field. Your participation supports this process and a student’s opportunity to earn credit for their work.
How Does a Student Earn Credit?
To be eligible to earn credit, students must work 51 hours for each credit. To earn the credit, a student will write a learning objective for each credit they are enrolled in and complete various accompanying assignments. The learning objective is an opportunity to connect the academic (school) and the experiential (work). Students may earn up to 14 credits per semester
What is the Supervisor’s Role?
Supervisors are asked to collaborate with the student to identify learning objectives the student will work on over the term. They will also Review and sign WEE documentation assignments using Dynamic Forms. Additionally, supervisors will meet on-site with the student and the Work Experience Education instructor to discuss a students progress towards their learning objectives and/or to help the student develop the learning objectives
Spring 2026 Work Experience Education Orientation Schedule
Below is the schedule for Spring '26 WEE Orientations. If you are unable to make any of these times please reach out to your WEE instructor.
Ukiah
Tuesday, January 20 @ 12:30 pm in MacMillan Hall 1060
Friday, January 23 @ 10:00 am MacMillan Hall 1220
Wednesday, January 28 @ 5:30 pm in MacMillan Hall 1060
Thursday, January 29 @ 4:00 pm in MacMillan Hall 1060
Lake County Center
Thursday, January 22 @ 4:30 in Room 7110
Wednesday, January 28 @ 12:30 in Room 7110
North County Center
Wednesday, January 21 @ 4:30 pm in Room 8010
Tuesday, January 27 @ 12:30 pm in Room 8010
Do I need a job in order to enroll in WEE?
Yes, you need to either be employed in a paid job or work as a volunteer. Student Worker positions qualify you for WEE. You can also be self-employed.
What will my supervisor need to do?
Your supervisor will have to agree to work with you to develop your Learning Objectives, to read and sign various electronic documents, and to meet with the WEE instructor and you to discuss your progress toward the Learning Objectives.
Will the college help me find a job?
Please contact the Mendocino College Career Hub for assistance with finding a job.
Can I enroll in WEE if I am self-employed?
Yes, a person who is self-employed is eligible for WEE, as long as they can develop learning objectives that new knowledge and/or skills or improvements in what they know and do. As a self-employed person, you will need to have someone to serve as an advisor progress in achieving your learning objectives. Your CWEE instructor can help you with this.
What if my job is out of the area? Can I still enroll in WEE at Mendocino College?
Yes, as long as there is a reliable way for the WEE instructor to confirm your employment and communicate with your supervisor.
Do I have to be enrolled in other courses at the college in order to enroll in WEE?
No. Students can enroll in WEE without enrolling in other courses.
How late in the semester can I enroll in WEE?
Typically, students can enroll in CWEE up to about a month before the end of the semester, at the discretion of the CWEE instructor. The specific date varies by semester; contact the WEE instructor for the cut-off date for this semester.
Do I have to attend weekly classes for WEE?
You will meet at least twice with your instructor: Orientation and Site Visit. The instructors will use Canvas to assign classwork. Otherwise your class time is spent on the job working towards your Learning Objectives.
Can I repeat CWEE courses for credit?
Yes. There is no cumulative limit to WEE credits.
Does credit earned by taking WEE courses apply to a degree? Does the credit transfer?
Yes. WEE units apply to your degree like any other elective credit. WEE 196 units transfer to the California State University system, and to many private universities.
