Academic Career Experience - Certificate of Achievement

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Program Code: CBZ.35100

Academic Career Experience (ACE), commonly known as “Cooperative (Co-op) Education,” is an excellent example of a working partnership between employers and an educational institution. This integration of practical experience and academics results in a win-win situation for the student, the employer, and the College. Delta has long recognized the value of practical work experience to strengthen college programs and enhance student education.

Co-op is an academic program providing current Delta students the opportunity to gain valuable, real-life work experience related to their academic or career goals. The ACE Office will help students arrange part-time work schedules to accommodate their full- or part-time class schedules. Participating in co-op requires a one-year commitment from both the employer and the student. Students are required to work a minimum of 180 hours per semester (about 12 hours a week).

Participating in co-op benefits students in numerous ways:

Allows students to earn college credit while getting paid
Helps students gain hands-on work experience relevant to career goals
Establishes valuable professional contacts, which broadens job opportunities after graduation
Assists students in gaining professional work experience to build resume
Allows students to participate in ACE courses, which provide ongoing professional development
Provides a safe worksite free from discrimination and harassment
Encourages mentoring on a daily basis from professionals in the workplace

Fall First Year:

ACE 101W - Career Professional Development I Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 2

Winter First Year:

ACE 102W - Career Professional Development II Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 2

Fall Second Year:

ACE 201W - Career Work Experience - Business & Human Services Credits: 2 ¹

Total Semester Credits: 2

Total Credits: 6

Notations

To qualify for the program, all applicants must:
1. Have a minimum of one year of studies remaining at Delta College before graduating or transferring.
2. Be willing to make a minimum one-year commitment to an Academic Career Experience work assignment.
3. Be a currently enrolled student at Delta College.
4. Complete the online application process through the student Portal, portal.delta.edu
5. Enroll in and successfully complete the required ACE courses once hired into an approved Academic Career Experience worksite.
All classes must be completed with a grade of “B” (3.0) or better.
Credit can be earned in ACE 201W , ACE 202W , ACE 203W or ACE 204W but not more than two courses (4 credits).
All classes are key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing certificate. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See Graduation Requirements
1. ACE 202W , ACE 203W , or ACE 204W can be taken in place of ACE 201W .