College Vocational (A101) at George Brown College is program designed for those who are neurodiverse or who have a mild intellectual disability and are interested in finding employment. Program activities help students to develop a variety of job-readiness skills and support individual career exploration to help find appropriate and meaningful employment.

(A101) students participate in a range of employment related workshops delivered by our community partner, PTP Adult Learning & Employment Programs. PTP also provides our workplace experience which can lead to paid employment upon graduation.

College Vocational Program Details:

• job-readiness program provides support with resumé and cover letter writing, interview skills, networking and more
• two-semester program starts in September
• in-person delivery
• PTP Adult Learning & Employment counsellors and job developers will support students in their work placement and job search both during and upon graduation from the program
• designed for high school graduates with an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) or Diploma (OSSD) who have workplace or college credits

Course content includes:

• self-exploration and career planning
• communication and math skills training
• digital skills training
• intrapersonal and interpersonal skills enhancement

College Vocational is a job-readiness program designed to meet the unique educational and vocational needs of people who are neurodiverse, or live with a mild intellectual disability. The program is two semesters in length and runs September to April. Intake begins in February of each year for the following September.

• College Vocational is a supportive program that helps you bridge the gap if you have graduated from high school with predominantly workplace or possibly college credits.
• The program may be suitable for you if you have an Ontario Secondary School Certificate or Diploma and are encountering barriers to finding appropriate and meaningful work.
• You will participate in courses focused on career planning, communication and math skills training, digital skills training, and intrapersonal and interpersonal skills enhancement.
• In collaboration with our community partner, PTP Adult Learning & Employment Programs, you will participate in a range of employment related workshops and a work experience placement.