College Vocational Program (A101)

College Vocational is a job-readiness program designed to meet the unique educational and vocational needs of people with mild intellectual disabilities who may not normally consider or qualify for entry into a traditional post-secondary program.

• It is an individualized, supportive program that helps bridge the gap for students who have graduated from high school with predominantly workplace or possibly college credits.
• This program may be suitable for students with an Ontario Secondary School Certificate or Diploma who are having difficulty finding appropriate and meaningful work.

Using a cohort model, the program helps students to develop academic, practical and social skills, and offers extensive assessment through the use of several vocational tools.

• In addition, students participate in career planning, communication and life skills training, and a work experience placement.
• Students use the computer lab to enhance keyboarding skills and to prepare résumés and cover letters.
• Students enrolled in this program are eligible for loans and grants.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Solve routine workplace problems related to employment environments using a variety of systematic approaches.
2. Perform basic job duties using appropriate equipment, technology and software.
3. Contribute and maintain appropriate records, logs and reports as required in the workplace.
4. Work responsibly and effectively within a supervised work environment in accordance with appropriate practices and procedures.
5. Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational health and safety law; established policies and procedures; regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
6. Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance and work relationships.

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates.

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.