Credential
- Non-Credit
Are you a person living with a disability who is interested in learning new skills to help you join the workforce?
VIU’s part-time Employability Skills Program is a life skills training program that gives students the knowledge and confidence to gain meaningful employment.
The two-year, non-credit program combines classroom instruction with on-site training to gives students a well-rounded education. Instructors make sure that learning is fun and meaningful, and focused on improving skills that help in work and life.
The Employability Skills Program
This part-time program combines classroom instruction and work-site training. It offers adults with disabilities opportunities to learn new skills in the areas of:
- employment preparation;
- personal management skills required for workplace and independent living;
- developing an individual vocational plan.
Students may be permitted to take individual courses or program components if space is available.
| Employability Skills Program |
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| Year 1 – Courses |
| ACCE 025 - (Skills for Life and Work I) |
| ACCE 022 - (Health & Wellness I) |
| ENGL 001 - (Reading for Life and Work I) |
| MATH 001 - (Math for Life and Work I) |
| ACCE 011 - (Job Readiness I) |
| ACCE 019 - (Tutorial I) |
| ACCE 037 - (Worksite Training I) |
| Employability Skills Program |
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| Year 2 – Courses |
| MATH 002 - (Math for Life and Work II) |
| ACCE 051 - (Job Readiness II) |
| ACCE 052 - (Communication) |
| ACCE 065 - (Skills for Life & Work II) |
| ACCE 056 - (Job Search Skills) |
| ACCE 059 - (Tutorial II) |
| ACCE 038 - (Worksite Training II) |
ACCE 039 - (Worksite Training III)
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- Students must be at least 18 years of age.
- A medical form must be submitted to indicate an applicant will not be at risk by participating in the program.
- Assessment documentation will be required to determine the level and type of disability.
- A basic literacy level and ability to work semi-independently are generally necessary in the majority of program course work.
- Suitability for enrolment and course selection is determined by an intake interview.
Get more information on The Employability Skills Program
Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.