Career Awareness (Adult Special Education)

General

This program welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 16 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

Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.

• Interview with the VCC program coordinator for students for disabilities
• Diagnosis or history that reflects a difficulty with learning (documentation of disability or prior assessments may be required)
• Participate in a successful intake process with VCC staff
• Proven motivation to work, supported by previous reports or assessments
• Working knowledge of English
• Ability to use public transit independently
• Freedom from conditions that would significantly impair learning, such as uncontrolled seizures, or severe behaviourial or emotional problems