Course Descriptions

Participants will engage in assessment inventories leading to specific employment and/or education opportunities. Assessment results will be documented to support students' goals.

This course offers students the opportunity to create and develop both a print and e-portfolio. Students will reflect on what they have learned from the Assessment course and continue to build their portfolios with skills and certifications obtained throughout the program. Students will demonstrate using a portfolio for work search or in educational interviews.

This course is designed to raise students' awareness of the employability skills required to obtain successful employment. Students will identify and address personal and employment barriers.

Students will learn skills and techniques required for effective customer service delivery and industry specific materials.

This course is designed to provide students with practical skills training and work experience with ongoing evaluations.

This course is designed specifically for students who require more support in their transition from high school to either first year university, employment, further post-secondary courses and/or to more inclusive and active community involvement.

This course is designed for students currently enrolled the Education and Employment Access program at Capilano University and require support to succeed. The focus will be on developing the academic and personal skills necessary to become a successful student. Emphasis will be placed on taking personal responsibility for learning and how to effectively disclose learning disabilities in an educational and workplace environment. Students will have the opportunity to fully understand and utilize the university support services: writing centre, learning labs, advisors, counsellors, accessibility student services and learning specialist. The advantages of using technology will also be highlighted.