Transitional Vocational Program
Contact:
Janice Findlay
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information on the Transitional Vocational program, visit the Transitional Vocational Program department, under Academic Departments.
The Program
This program offers employment readiness and job skills training to adults with developmental disabilities. If you spent most of your school years in modified classes or left school early because of educational difficulties, you may be interested in this program.
This program focuses on teaching useful work skills, attitudes and behaviours. You will be prepared for a job in the community through classroom instruction and on-site job training.
We will work with you in setting individual goals directed toward employment, interpersonal and independence skill development.
Admission Requirements
To be accepted into the program, you must
- be 18 years of age or over
- complete the application package and assessment
- have a personal interview with Department members
- have previous work experience, through work experience training or a previous job
- a sincere desire to acquire employment skills through community based work experiences.
Course Length
- 10 months (September to June)
Program Content
1. Jobsite Skills Training
You will be involved in Workplace Skills Training three days a week providing you with the opportunity to work directly with employers and their staff within Red Deer businesses.
Training programs and placements are individualized to meet your learning needs, interests and employment goals. Instructors in the program work closely with you and the employer to assist in training and provide feedback on your progress, TVP students are not job coached.
You will be involved in several placements throughout the year to help you best determine your most suitable employment option.
Work experience courses include:
2. Classroom courses
Courses teach and review basic functional skills, attitudes, and knowledge related to employment and daily living. These include:
3. Employment Assistance Program
Following your Transitional Vocational Program year, you may choose to participate in a year of individualized employment support. An instructor will help you to maintain and stabilize the employment you already have, or assist you with another job search.
Program Cost Estimates
Funding is provided through the Skills Investment Program, Alberta Employment and Immigration. Call Janice Findlay at 403-342-3113 for details.