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How to Register for WEE

WEE allows you to earn college credit for the hours you work. If you plan to register for Spring 2026, review the start dates below:

Spring 2026

17-Week Semester – January 20 to May 20, 2026

Before the start date, complete the WEE Interest Form and review the steps below. For questions, contact Maria Ramirez-Garibay, WEE Specialist, at maria.ramirezgaribay@hancockcollege.edu or 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3421.

WEE INTEREST FORM

To participate in Work Experience Education (WEE), complete the steps below:

1

Secure a Job/Internship

Students must secure a job or internship independently or with help from the Career Center, WEE staff, instructors, or personal contacts. Visit the internship resources tab on the WEE website for opportunities.

To search for jobs or internships, activate your Jobspeaker account through your Hancock portal. See the Career Center link below for instructions.

How to access Jobspeaker

2

Attend Orientation

Attend the mandatory orientation in person at the Career Center (Building A, Room 207). If you are unable to attend, contact the WEE Specialist to make arrangements.

Orientation Dates – Spring 2026

17-Week Semester:

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. or 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. or 5 p.m.
  • Or by appointment

Contact maria.ramirezgaribay@hancockcollege.edu   for registration questions or alternative times.

3

Calculate Required Hours

MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED
Units Enrolled
Paid or Unpaid Work Hours
1
54 hours
2
108 hours
3
162 hours

*More than 3 units are available.

4

Add WEE to Your Class Schedule

Enroll in either WEE 302 or WEE 149 (or another discipline-specific WEE course). Information will be used to match you with the appropriate faculty.

WEE 302 – for students not working in their major field.

WEE 149 – for students working in their major field.

Use the chart above to determine units based on hours worked. Search available classes here: Class Search.

Students are responsible for completing all steps before registration.

5

Complete Paperwork

Submit the following forms to your WEE Instructor. For questions or appointments, contact maria.ramirezgaribay@hancockcollege.edu.

Due Week 1:

Due Week 2 (or as directed by Instructor):

Due by the End of the Term:

IMPORTANT: Missing deadlines or requirements may result in being dropped. Students must withdraw if they choose not to participate. Incomplete work will result in an “F”.