Adult Special Education

Resource Directory for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities

College of New Caledonia:
Prince George Campus

Services

Website: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/

How to Access Student Services

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the College Access Instructor or a College of New Caledonia counselor. Referrals from advocates, school or agency personnel are welcomed.

It is strongly recommended that prospective students contact the College at least six months in advance.

Special Services/Equipment Available to Students

Access Services

• Available to prospective students who are entering College of New Caledonia.

Learning Assistance Services

• Available to registered students with specific learning problems or support needs.

Equipment

• Optalec reader (2)
• laptop computer (4)
• reading edge stand alone scanner
• four track tape recorder
• zoom text
• "Big Eye" lamps
• magnifier screens for computer monitor

College of New Caledonia:
Prince George Campus

Programs

Techniques for Access, Reaching Goals and Employment Training (TARGET)

Website: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/

The TARGET program teaches students skills which will help them succeed in future supported employment situations. This program combines classroom instruction with work experience placements. Course content includes:

• Basic Employment Skills Training: Work attitudes and expectations, general work skills, safety, conflict resolution

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations: Conversation skills, relationships, assertiveness, community interactions, problem solving.
• Success Strategies: Personal maintenance, values and self-esteem, rights and responsibilities, time management, goal setting, critical thinking, resumes and interviews, adapting non-work life to support employment success.
• Work Interest Assessments: Data will be gathered from a wide range of sources
• Work Experience Placements: Students will participate in work experience placements for approximately two days per week.

Program Details

How to Apply

• Contact the Program Instructor to arrange personal interview.

College of New Caledonia:
Prince George Campus

Programs

Job Education and Training

Website: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/CNC_Programs/jet.htm

This program is offered to adults with developmental disabilities who want to pursue employment. It teaches skills necessary to independently find and keep a job. Such skills include:

• job orientation
• job search
• interview skills
• job maintenance skills
• assertiveness and interpersonal skills

The program includes unpaid entry-level job placements. Each student participates in 3 job trainings, lasting 4 weeks, 40 hours per week.

Program Details

How to Apply

• Contact the Program Instructor to arrange personal interview.

College of New Caledonia:
Quesnel Campus

Services

Website: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/

How to Access Student Services

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the College Access/Disability Support Services Instructor or a College of New Caledonia counselor. Referrals from advocates, school or agency personnel are welcomed.

It is strongly recommended that prospective students contact the College at least six months in advance.

Special Services to Students

Access Services

• Available to prospective students with specific learning problems or support needs.

Learning Assistance Services

• Available to registered students with specific learning problems or support needs.

College of New Caledonia:
Quesnel Campus

Services

Job Education and Training Program

This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the workforce. There are five courses offered which are focused on employment skills. Students alternate their classroom theory with job training provided by interested employers.

The courses included are:

• job orientation
• assertiveness and interpersonal skills
• interview skills
• job maintenance skills
• job training

Students exiting the program move on to paid entry-level employment, further job training or specific upgrading.

Program Details