Transitional
Program Description
Keyano College offers a 10-month pre-employment program that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities or employment. It is designed for people who have experienced barriers to learning such as developmental delays and learning problems. The program’s goal is to develop students’ organizational, educational, and career goals so they move closer to securing employment or consider further education.
The program is divided into four parts:
(1) Life Management Skills
(2) Employability Skills
(3) Individual Academic Programming
(4) Work Experience
The program will run from September to the end of June. Students graduate with a Transitional Certificate if they have completed all four parts and have completed a portfolio.
Admission Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Students can apply themselves or be referred by high school counsellors, employers, government agencies, bands or educational organizations.
To initiate the admission process, contact a student advisor, Sally-Ann King (program instructor) or a disabilities counsellor.
Prior to admission , a prospective student must meet with the program instructor or chairperson, and a counsellor for a case meeting.
Program Outcomes
Students graduate with a Transitional Certificate if they have completed all four parts and have completed a portfolio.
Program Structure
Course | Course Title | Credits | ||
Term I (September – December) | 12 | |||
Life Management Skills I | 4 | |||
Employability Skills I | 4 | |||
Individualized Academic Programming I | 4 | |||
Term II (January – April) | 12 | |||
Life Management Skills II | 4 | |||
Employability Skills II | 4 | |||
Individualized Academic Programming II | 4 | |||
Term III (May – June) | 6 | |||
Work Experience | 6 | |||