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Transitional Employment Program
“I was able to learn more about myself, how to live independently, and use the skills needed to become competitively employed. It also gave me a chance to make new friends.”
Steven Muzyka, Class of 2009
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Office of the Registrar
403.556.8281
1.800.661.6537
info@oldscollege.ca
What can you expect from our program?
The Transitional Employment Program is an eleven month program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program helps graduates gain skills needed to enter and maintain employment. Staff work closely to support students and employers to establish goals, monitor progress, and evaluate achievement. The Transitions to Employment program consistently has a high rate of employment for its graduates. Approximately 70% percent of the program involves hands-on work experience training either on campus or in the business community and approximately 30% percent focuses on classroom instruction in employment and life skills training. The program can be divided into three main components; work experience, I and II as well as the TEP Work Practicum.
What will you learn?
Materials covered are pertinent and beneficial for students who are striving toward independence and employability training. Students receive instruction in
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Work Experience I and II
Students participate in work experiences within the community of Olds and/or Olds College. This practical hands on work experience occurs from September to April.
Transitional Employment Program (TEP) Work Practicum
Students participate in an off-campus work practicum usually back in their home area. This work experience provides students with extended employment training that can lead to full-time employment. The practicum occurs from April to the end of June.
Funding
If you have been offered a spot in the Transitional Employment Program (TEP), you will be able to complete your Alberta Works funding application through an online process, or paper application.
If you require help with your application, contact us at 1.800.661.6537, ext. 8336 or Alberta Supports at 1.877.644.9992.
Program at a glance
Length of Program:
11 Months
Program Intake:
Fall Intake
Delivery:
In-Class / Work Experience
Applications Open:
Continuously
Tuition & Fees:
$11,540*
Credential: Certificate
Intake: September
Delivery: Hands on, Olds Campus
Length of Program: 11 month
Method of Delivery: In class, work experience
Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details.
- Tuition & Fees: $11,540 / Books & Supplies: $450
*These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. Please note that all fees are best estimates and are subject to change.
What do I need to apply?
Admission requirements
Students must be 18 years of age and present the following information:
- past program and educational reports
- previous assessments (if available)
- two letters of reference
- copy of High School Transcript
All suitable applicants are interviewed.
Graduation Requirements
To obtain a certificate graduate, students must obtain 30 credits, achieve acceptable evaluations in classroom, work experiences, and final work practicum. NOTE: Students in the Transitions to Employment Program are timetabled according to their individualized program plan. This can be completed through TEP classes and/or integrated courses. This is accommodated by integration into specially designed courses.
4500 - 50th Street Olds, AB, Canada T4H 1R6