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