Course Information
Description
An on-the-job experience in Madison area businesses applying data analytics. Students will seek internship opportunities and interview to be selected for internships. The student spends approximately 216 hours over the course of the semester at the internship site. By consent of instructor, a special project may be substituted for the internship.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Participate in employer’s selection processAssessment StrategiesWritten ProductAnalyze your education and experienceAnalyze a job descriptionCommunicate how your education and experience align with the jobDocument contact information of those willing to provide a reference for youReceive an offer of a paid internshipRespond to the offer
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Participate in on-the-job workAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Employee EvaluationCriteria216 hours of work experience is verified by internship supervisorLocation of work is determined by employerEmployee Evaluation is conducted per instructor guidelines
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Apply skills from courses to job skillsAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final ReportCriteriaDescribe the job tasks unique to the internshipDescribe the training received during the internshipReport includes a summary of the internship experience as specified by the instructorYou connect job tasks to training received both at Madison College and the internship site
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Demonstrate problem-solving skillsAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final ReportCriteriaDocuments are generated using effective software toolsResearch data related to the problem and potential solutionUse critical thinking to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize informationDevelop reasoned judgments and decisions
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Demonstrate customer service skillsAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final ReportCriteriaDemonstrate active listeningCustomer service is performed in person and via telephoneCustomer service is performed electronicallyCustomer service is courteousness, following etiquette guidelinesUse a troubleshooting process and diagnostic tools for technology supportSupport is tracked per employer guidelinesEscalation follows employer guidelinesYou speak so others understand, without interrupting
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Demonstrate time management skillsAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final ReportCriteriaDistinguish between urgent, important, and general tasksAssess immediate tasks and tasks you will perform laterDetermine when task delegation and/or task elimination is neededMeet self-imposed or external deadlinesInform internship supervisor and/or contact if a deadline is at riskUse scheduling tools, if applicable
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Communicate effectively in an internship environmentAssessment StrategiesOn-the-job skill Performance, Written Product, OralCriteriaDemonstrate active listeningAsk clarifying questions, if applicableRespond to internal communications within the established timelineTechnical writing and/or documentation meets industry standardsUse professional language and/or templates when writingInterpret written directions accuratelyFollow written directionsInterpret oral directions accuratelyFollow oral directionsIncorporate feedback
This Outline is under development.