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Program
Career and Employment Preparation (Certificate)
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Vocational Education and Skills Training
Credits
15.00
Length of program
One semester
Credential type
Certificate
Campus
New Westminster
Learning format
Full-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall
Winter
Overview
Identify a realistic, achievable career goal and make a plan to reach it with the Career and Employment Preparation (CAEP) program. If you have had barriers to employment, this program is designed for you. Learn how to use your skills and abilities to choose a career and build your self-confidence to enter the workforce or pursue further training.
You’ll learn practical stress- and time-management techniques, how to communicate directly and effectively, and have the opportunity to practise study and note-taking skills. A four-week work placement related to your career goals will help you integrate the skills you have practised in the classroom. Test your ideas, gather information, gain exposure to worksites and graduate with job-ready skills.
International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
Admissions Requirements
A preliminary interview with the instructor is required for acceptance into the program.
Cost
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Program Requirements
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- 50% (8 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- 50% (8 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (See Academic Performance Policy)
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|
Assessment and Intake |
0 |
|
|
Career Exploration and Planning |
3.00 |
|
|
Job Preparation and Maintenance |
3.00 |
|
|
Interpersonal Skills for the Work Place |
3.00 |
|
|
Job Search Skills |
3.00 |
|
|
Work Placement |
3.00 |
|
|
Total Credits |
|
15.00 |
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the Career and Employment Preparation (CAEP) Program will have the skills, experience and confidence to enter the workforce or pursue further training in an occupation they identified and researched in the program.