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Wesley A. Bosch, M.A. <br /> June 16, 2010 <br /> I was a Matriculation Counselor for the NorTh Orange County Community College District <br /> (NOCCCD), involving counseling prospecTive and current students in regards to their <br /> educational and career goals. <br /> My continuing effort to remain updated with career development and labor market issues and <br /> trends in the marketplace contribute to my effectiveness as a Counselor in this area. <br /> Vocational Counseling <br /> As a Vocational Counselor, I have provided comprehensive vocational assessment services and <br /> information to case managers and their customers at the SAWC. The assessment process consists <br /> of the administration, interpretation, and counseling of a multiple vocational assessment <br /> battery of interests, aptitudes, transferable skills, personality, and work values. Vocational <br /> needs, appropriate occupational direction, strengths and weaknesses, and barriers to <br /> employment or training are identified. The assessments have been utilized for various purposes, <br /> including vocational training, Work Experience (WEX) placement, viable direct job placements, <br /> and basic skills level determination. I initiated and administer workplace skills testing, primarily <br /> determining customer skill levels in keyboarding, computers, and the MS Office Suite. <br /> I served as a Vocational Counselor (Technical Specialist) for the NOCCCD for six years and <br /> Rancho Santiago Community College District, engaged in Vocational Assessment and <br /> Counseling for JTPA, WIA, WtW, and general public populations. <br /> WorKShop and Group Leader <br /> For a period of time at the SAWC, I conducted weekly workshops for the Center's JTPA <br /> customers on topics of Self-Esteem and Stress Management. Career Development and Job <br /> Search workshops were also provided to one extensive group of customers (from Mitsubishi). <br /> As a Psychotherapist and Social Worker, I coordinated and conducted group therapy sessions <br /> on a daily basis for several years, primarily in a hospital setting. <br /> Summary <br /> I believe there is much support for my candidacy for the position of Career Counselor by <br /> combining my valuable experience in a broad range of relevant areas; my excellent <br /> relationships at the SAWC; my background of providing Career Counseling and Vocational <br /> <br /> Assessment and Testing to a broad and diverse customer population; and Psychological <br /> Counseling based on my extensive professional healthcare background and education/training <br /> as a Counselor, <br /> 3 <br /> 25B-14 <br /> <br />