Innovation Cognitive Achievement Network (ICAN) /
Journey Overcoming Barriers (JOB)
The I-CAN/JOB program is designed to build essential employment skills, including the “soft skills” that employers desire and value most. Students will:
- demonstrate appropriate social skills and optimal workplace behavior
- demonstrate appropriate communication skills for the workplace
- apply computer, personal finance, and technological skills to the workplace
This program does not lead to a specific career pathway, however, it prepares students to be valuable employees who are prepared with the skills employers most desire.
Required Core Courses include:
- CDL N101 - Personal / Social / Vocational Skills
- EAC N132 - Job Seeking Skills
Select one (1) additional course below:
- ACT N102 - Keyboarding skills
- CDL N103 - Mathematics for Work
- ATET N108 - (Optional) Safety in the Workplace
This program is provided in a non-credit format transformative curriculum, allowing students to take the courses and complete the certificate without the expense of college tuition. This could be just one of many short-term vocational COC offerings that will bridge the college to career divide.
Certificate of Completion is recognized by the State of California Chancellors Office |
Following completion of this program, students may continue into an educational pathway leading to a Certificate of Achievement or Associates Degree in the career of their choice.
Contact Steven Turner
Phone: (805) 289-6415
email: sturner@vcccd.edu
Office: LRC-130