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Job Readiness


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Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Job Readiness

The focus of Job Readiness Training is on helping 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

This is a full-time program with class hours Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students work both 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, and self-study.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time
September 10 Months Certificate Broadway Part or Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


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

1) Minimum entry level Upper Beginner English

2) Successful interview with Department Head

Recommended characteristics

- Self-motivated

- Responsible

- Positive Attitude

- Mature

- Self-confident

- Genuinely interested in pursuing educational and career goals

- Understanding of basic computer skills and equipment including using a mouse, familiarity with the keyboard, ability to word process a short letter, familiarity with email and the internet

Program Status

Accepting applications

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    Online     Fax     In Person
If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your Check application status to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.


Fees and Other Costs


Application Fee Tuition Fee
$30.00 Tuition free

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee
$125.00 $12,655.90 $320


Other Costs

Cost Type Details
College initiative fee $2.20 per credit hour
Student union fee $23.69 per term


- Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students making advanced payments for programs/courses or installment payments for current programs, will be required to pay increased rates. The application fee is non-refundable. For more information, see withdrawals and refunds specific to this program.


Additional Information

More about Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults Programs


Courses

Term 1
Course Name 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
Course Name 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


Note: All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

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