Skills for Employment

School of Access Programs
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Program Overview

Skills for Employment is a project-based program designed with a unique focus and approach that encourages the personal growth and development of students. Academic skill development in numeracy and literacy is embedded in workplace skills to enhance educational and vocational opportunities. Students are provided with the opportunity to enhance their workplace essential skills through a variety of workplace projects which will be offered based on students interests and community needs.

Skills for Employment – Portfolio Development/Work Exploration

Develop workplace essential skills needed for employment and/or further training through:

• classroom instruction in numeracy and literacy

• portfolio development & career goal setting

• volunteer work exploration

• computer use

The program runs for 15 weeks starting January 9 and ending April 27, 2012.

Skills for Employment – Green Greenhouse Grower

Do you want to gain some entry level skills in energy efficient greenhouse set up and greenhouse growing?

Develop workplace essential skills needed for employment and/or further training through hands on energy:

• energy efficient greenhouse set up and vegetable growing

• classroom instruction

• computer use, and

• safety training

The program runs for 15 weeks starting January 9 and ending April 27, 2012.

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.

Enrolment

Students will not be guaranteed a seat in the class until their tuition and mandatory fees are paid in full. Only payment confirms your space in Skills for Employment. It is the student’s responsibility to secure funding, if desired, and to bring the payment and appropriate forms to the College Admissions Office.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary to be successful in this program. Please keep this in mind when you commit to attending the program.

Course dates

Fall Semester - September to December 2011
Winter Semester - January to April 2012.
Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Textbooks and required materials

Students will require a binder, loose leaf paper, dividers, pencils, and pens. Some textbooks will be required. A list will be provided at registration time. Supplies can be purchased through the Yukon College Bookstore.

Intake appointment

Please phone to make an appointment to meet with an instructor to further discuss program content and expectations. Appointments can be conducted over the phone.

Sponsorship and tuition payment

Information on sponsorship is available from a Yukon College counsellor. Accepted students are expected to have sponsorship or payment of tuition and mandatory fees arranged before meeting with a program advisor to register for courses. This enables students to register in their courses without delay and purchase textbooks and additional supplies and be prepared for the first day of classes. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee a space. Payment of tution and mandatory fees must be made to guarantee you a seat