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Job Preparation Program


 What is the Job Preparation Program?

The Job Preparation Program is designed to meet the vocational needs of adults with disabilities who are seeking competitive employment and includes both employment oriented classroom activities and a work experience component. job_placement_petra

How long is the program?

Job Preparation is a 10 month program with the possibility of extension if the student has nearly completed the graduation requirements.

How much does Job Preparation cost?

Students pay an application fee to Kwantlen, plus a moderate tuition fee. In some cases, various government ministries may pay a portion of these costs.

Where is Job Preparation offered?

Job Preparation programs are offered on the Langley, Richmond and Surrey campuses.

What are the program entrance requirements?

  • Adult (18 or older)
  • Have a disability
  • Have completed at least one independent work experience
  • Have demonstrated ability to work independently (unsupervised) for shifts of 4 or more hours at least 3 times per week
  • Travel indepdently

PROGRAM INFORMATION

APPD will have an Information Session at each campus on the following dates (attend one only):

Richmond: Tues May 21, 2013, 9:30am to 11:30am, Richmond Melville Centre for Dialogue

RSVP – APPDRichmondevents@kwantlen.ca

Surrey: Tuesday May 21, 2013, 1:30 to 3:30pm, Surrey Conference Centre

RSVP – APPDSurreyevents@kwantlen.ca

Langley: Wednesday May 22, 2013, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Langley Boardroom 1030

RSVP – APPDLangleyevents@kwantlen.ca

For further information contact Bryn Poirier at Bryn.Poirier@Kwantlen.caor by calling 604-599-3095. You can ask for brochures to be sent to your home, school, or agency. Group information sessions for special interest groups can also be arranged.

Shawn Rill at White Spot

"Well done Shawn! We are so proud of you. This is a wonderful program facilitated by caring professionals and we are so pleased with all Shawn's learning outcomes and positive work experiences. Onward and upward!"

Mr. & Mrs. Rill - parents of Shawn, APPD Alumni