This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Citation in Employment and Educational Access.
Description
Our Employment and Educational Access Program at Kwantlen is designed to help students identify employment and career goals. In addition to offering practical hands on training, the program focuses on self exploration, decision making, career plans, self employment options; included are a variety of workshops on time management, resume writing, cultural and diversity issues, stress management, teamwork, communication skills, etc. This 16-week program also offers a computer training component as well as career assessments and various experience placement opportunities.
Career Opportunities
These are exploratory programs aimed at assisting students in identifying and researching realistic career goals and helping them in developing a plan of action to achieve short and long term employment and/or educational goals.
Student Profile
The student must be mature, motivated to learn and open to new ideas. Separate programs are offered for specific target groups. Currently programs are offered for women, men and Aboriginal people.
Admissions Requirements
Regular Kwantlen admission requirements apply. In addition applicants should attend an information session and must have a personal interview with the instructor.
Funding
All Access Programs are now tuition free. Assistance for registration fees and books are available to those who qualify.
Offered at the Newton, Richmond and Surrey
Offered twice a year usually in September and in late January. Classes run Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Content
EEAC 0100 Self-Discovery and Esteem-Building
EEAC 0101 Communicating Effectively
EEAC 0102 Effective Problem Solving
EEAC 0210 Assessment and Career Options
EEAC 0211 Options for Self Employment
EEAC 0212 Career Decisions & Action Plans
EEAC 0125 Experience Placement 1
EEAC 0225 Experience Placement II
EEAC 0325 Experience Placement III
EEAC 0335 Individual Project
More Information
Contact Kurt Penner, Newton Campus (604) 599-2927 or
Joy Moon, Richmond Campus (604) 599-2535Content
Programs are offered twice a year usually in September and in late January. This is an 18 week full-time program with classes running from Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 3:00pm. Taught by an Aboriginal instructor, this program focuses on assisting Aboriginal students in achieving education and employment goals. Instruction incorporated culturally sensitive and specific learning tools and provides students with an opportunity to enhance one's pride in their cultural heritage. The program content is similar to the description outlined above in the women/men's programs with the addition of two components:
EEAC 0099 Orientation - Personal Success Skills
EEAC 0303 Aboriginal Cultural Development and Social Issues
More Information
Natalie Wood, Program Instructor (604) 599-2454 or
Darlene Willier, First Nations Education Coordinator
(604) 599-2269
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