Employment Opportunities
Students who complete their Individual Program Plan can expect to secure employment in a variety of industries, or they can gain/seek entrance to higher educational programs within Columbia College, SAIT, Mount Royal College, the University of Calgary, or other post-secondary institutions.
Introduction
The Academic Upgrading Department is dedicated to providing adult learners with the academic skills required to obtain meaningful employment or to pursue a career choice through further education at the college or university level.
To meet the employment needs of this group, a course is offered in employment strategies and work experience which includes resume writing, a chance to practice interview skills, and opportunities to make telephone contacts. the pre-employment class also explores topics related to workplace culture and job retention skills. This is followed by work experience which enables students to obtain some valuable experience in the workplace and to obtain references from employers.
Features of Program
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Instruction is personalized with normally an average class size of fewer than 20 students per instructor.
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The program provides computer-assisted learning for selected classes.
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The program operates on a year-round basis.
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The program is certified by Alberta Learning, thus enabling students in financial need to access Human Resources and Employment support should they qualify.
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An academic assessment is required.
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Evening and part-time courses are available depending upon enrollments.
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The program is acredited by Alberta Learning and thus, students can gain high school credits for completed courses and write Diploma Exams on site.
Program Descriptions
Basic Education (Grades 1-6)
These courses are for adults who speak and understand English but require basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills in order to obtain employment.
(Grades 7-9)
These courses are for adults who require upgrading of their basic skills in English and Mathematics to prepare for employment or to prepare for further education.
(Grades 10-12)
These courses are for adults who require upgrading to the grade ten level or higher to obtain meaningful employment, to enter an apprenticeship program or to pursue their career choice through further education at a university or college. The emphasis is on the core courses of English, Mathematics, Science and Information Processing. Students may enroll full-time or part-time.