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VCC WIL programs
Employment Access and Skills Development
Career Awareness
In the Career Awareness program, students explore employment options and gain practical experience in community-based work settings. Intended for adults with cognitive disabilities.
| Duration | Practicum length varies |
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| Placement schedule | See upcoming practicum dates: Practicum 1 (CAAW 0637) (3 weeks; 90 hours) Practicum 2 (CAAW 0638) (4 weeks; 120 hours) Practicum 3 (CAAW 0639) (5 weeks; 150 hours) |
| Placement schedule | See upcoming practicum dates: |
| Payment expectations | Practicums are unpaid |
| Contact | Beth Beeching, Program head, CACE, bbeeching@vcc.ca |
Food Services Career Practicums
In the Food Services Careers program, students gain skills and knowledge to work in the food service industry through practical experience in community-based work settings. Intended for adults with cognitive disabilities.
| Duration | 4 weeks |
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| Placement schedule | Students participate in three practicums throughout their program. See upcoming practicum dates: |
| Payment expectations | Practicums are unpaid. |
| Contact | Beth Beeching, Program Head, CACE, bbeeching@vcc.ca |
Retail and Hospitality Careers Certificate Practicums
In the Retail and Hospitality Careers Certificate program, students gain skills and knowledge to work in retail and hospitality. Intended for adults with cognitive disabilities.
| Duration | Varies |
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| Placement schedule | See upcoming practicum dates: |
| Payment expectations | Practicums are unpaid. |
| Contact | Beth Beeching, bbeeching@vcc.ca |