Vancouver Community College Adult Special Education Programs

Program Name: Adult Special Education – Career Awareness

📍 Location:
250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9

📅 Program Length:
38 weeks

💵 Cost:
$2,548 (Complete cost breakdown available on the website)

📜 Credential:
Career Awareness Certificate

Program Description

The Career Awareness Program is tailored for adults with cognitive disabilities, focusing on:

  • Developing personal, educational, and career plans.
  • Identifying appropriate workplace accommodations and supports.
  • Enhancing workplace safety practices and professional conduct.
  • Building employable skills and fostering independent work habits.
  • Applying health and wellness concepts to educational and employment goals.

The program includes classroom activities, three work practicums, and planning meetings. Students gain hands-on workplace exposure through practicum placements, with faculty providing personalized guidance to match work sites with student interests and abilities.

Program Courses

  • CAAW 0631: Education/Employment Exploration
  • CAAW 0632: Employability and Workplace Skills
  • CAAW 0633: Communication Skills
  • CAAW 0634: Personal Awareness & Wellness
  • CAAW 0635: Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Tech
  • CAAW 0636: Job Search and Interview Skills
  • CAAW 0637: Practicum 1
  • CAAW 0638: Practicum 2
  • CAAW 0639: Practicum 3

Admission Requirements

Program-Specific:

  1. Screening Interviews:
    • Step 1: Meet with the CACE Student Services Assistant for suitability assessment.
    • Step 2: Conduct a second interview with Career Awareness faculty.
  2. Eligibility Criteria:
    • Documented history of learning challenges.
    • Motivation and independence for work-related tasks.
    • Ability to travel independently to college and workplace.
    • Manage personal care and medication independently.
    • Tolerance for a diverse learning environment.

Upon Acceptance:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) may be required for practicum placements. Results impacting vulnerable populations could affect program completion.

☎️ Contact Information

  • Phone: 604-871-7000
  • Email: cace@vcc.ca

🔗 Learn More: Career Awareness Program