Career Awareness

• Admission is based on two (2) screening interviews 
  • The first screening interview is with the CACE Student Services Assistant for Students with Disabilities to determine the applicant’s suitability for the program, according to an admission checklist 
  • If the applicant is successful in the first interview, they will have a second interview with the Career Awareness faculty 
  • Interviews are documented and a checklist is used to determine eligibility 
  • Applicants may be asked to sign a release of information so documentation can be provided to faculty to support the application 
• Admissibility is based on the following criteria: 
  • Permission of the department 
  • Diagnosis or history that identifies difficulty with learning 
  • Comfort and tolerance of an alternative learning environment designed for students with diverse learning needs 
  • Proven motivation to work and perform tasks without ongoing direct supervision, supported by previous reports or assessments 
  • Ability and willingness to travel independently to the college and workplace 
  • A checklist is used to document behaviours, emotional problems, or medical conditions that could significantly impair learning or compromise the safety of the student and/or others 
  • Independently manage own medication 
  • Demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene, and have the ability to independently attend to personal care needs

Upon Acceptance 

• Applicants should be aware that some practicum placements may require a satisfactory Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Justice (Vulnerable Sector Search) prior to the practicum placement with children and/or vulnerable adults. Consult with the department at the start of your program to determine whether or not a Criminal Record Check will be required.