Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Job Readiness
This program helps Deaf and hard of hearing participants explore a number of types of jobs, make career choices, plan their education and training, find employment and develop skills that will help them keep jobs. The program will use an integrated approach to learning, building academic and computer skills while developing personal management and work related skills.
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Program Description
Students work individually and in groups. There are written and/or verbal assignments with each course. Courses are presented through lecture, small group discussion, assigned readings and projects, lab activities, field experience, practica, and self-study.
Classes are generally held Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (subject to change).
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Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to
educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.
Program Specific
- Minimum entry-level Upper Beginner English.
- Successful interview with the department.
Recommended characteristics
- Self-motivated
- Responsible
- Positive attitude
- Mature and self-confident
- Genuinely interested in pursuing educational and career goals
- Basic computer skills including Internet, email, mouse and keyboard familiarity, ability to type a short letter
Program Status
Accepting applications
VCC is accepting applications from international students.
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Fees and Other Costs
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Other Costs
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Additional Information
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Courses
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| Course Name |
Outline |
Course Code |
Credits |
| Academic Skills 1 |
-- | DHHR 0601 |
4.0 |
| Academic Skills 2 |
-- | DHHR 0611 |
3.0 |
| Career Choice Skills 1 |
-- | DHHR 0603 |
3.0 |
| Job Search Skills 1 |
-- | DHHR 0604 |
2.0 |
| Personal Management Skills 1 |
-- | DHHR 0602 |
4.0 |
| Personal Management Skills 2 |
-- | DHHR 0612 |
3.0 |
| Work Experience 1 |
-- | DHHR 0605 |
1.0 |
| Term 2 |
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| Course Name |
Outline |
Course Code |
Credits |
| Academic Skills 3 |
-- | DHHR 0621 |
3.0 |
| Career Choice Skills 2 |
-- | DHHR 0613 |
2.0 |
| Career Choice Skills 3 |
-- | DHHR 0623 |
1.0 |
| Job Search Skills 2 |
-- | DHHR 0614 |
2.0 |
| Job Search Skills 3 |
-- | DHHR 0624 |
3.0 |
| Personal Management Skills 3 |
-- | DHHR 0622 |
3.0 |
| Work Experience 2 |
-- | DHHR 0615 |
2.0 |
| Work Experience 3 |
-- | DHHR 0625 |
2.0 |
