College Vocational Program (A101)
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Domestic Students
Program Description
Program Overview
The College Vocational program is an individualized, supportive program that helps bridge the gap for students who have graduated from high school with workplace credits or an Ontario Secondary School Certificate and who are having difficulty finding appropriate and meaningful work. It 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.
Full Description
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.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
While the majority of College Vocational graduates go directly to work, some go on to specialized job training programs, academic upgrading and/or selected college programs.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| LIFE1002 | Life Skills I |
| COMM1001 | Communication Skills I |
| MATH1001 | Mathematics Skills I |
| HLTH1001 | Fitness I |
| PREP1003 | Society and Self |
| PREP1001 | Vocational Skills/Assessment |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| LIFE1003 | Life Skills II |
| COMM1002 | Communication Skills II |
| HLTH1002 | Fitness II |
| PREP1002 | Vocational Skills - Work Placement II |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Solve routine workplace problems related to employment environments using a variety of systematic approaches.
- Perform basic job duties using appropriate equipment, technology and software.
- Contribute and maintain appropriate records, logs and reports as required in the workplace.
- Work responsibly and effectively within a supervised work environment in accordance with appropriate practices and procedures.
- Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational health and safety law; established policies and procedures; regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
- Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance and work relationships.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Eligible candidates are required to have one of the following:
- O.S.S.D or
- Ontario Secondary School Certificate or
- Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
How to Apply and Qualify
- Submit an application through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) at ontariocolleges.ca
- Qualified applicants are required to attend a mandatory information session, an in-class assessment and a personal interview as part of the intake process.
Please note: For information session dates, contact the program co-ordinator in mid-January at: cv@georgebrown.ca
How to Apply
Apply To
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
Contact Us
Call the College Vocational Program Co-ordinator at 416-415-5000, ext. 2503.
You may also email college.vocational@georgebrown.ca or jdewar@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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