EDUCATION

Train for a career in education. If you are ready to build your skills as a part of an education or community support team, the certificate programs offered through Continuing Studies can help you grow. With specific training for those interested in Aboriginal community support or those working with individuals with autism, our certificate programs will help bring a deeper understanding to those topics. The Education Assistant certificate prepares graduates for roles working within the education field, or with families and other organizations as a special needs worker.

PROGRAM LENGTH: 375 hours PEN: Accepting applications for Fall 2021, Part-time Two evenings per week & some Sat, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

NOTE: This program is eligible for student loans. Aboriginal Community Support Worker Certificate Are you interested in working in rural and Aboriginal communities? This professional development opportunity allows you to focus your training in the field of Aboriginal community support. With an emphasis on a person/family-centered and holistic approaches, you gain a deeper understanding of the needs of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities as well as acquire the core training required for all community support professionals. Topics include: Aboriginal traditional knowledge systems,

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Employment opportunities: Work in entry-level positions and practice professionally as part of a support team in community-based organizations that work with Aboriginal people. okanagan.bc.ca/acsw

PROGRAM LENGTH: 81 hours KEL: Accepting applications for Winter 2022, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m.

DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $1,921 Autism Spectrum Certificate Developed for individuals who work, interact and/or live with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this program provides a thorough overview of ASD. You will learn through both theory and practical application how to cope with everyday issues, as well as major life transitions. Multiple strategies, concrete suggestions and in-depth resources are provided. Gain the knowledge you need to significantly enhance your quality of interactions with people with autism in home, school, daycare, social work or caregiver settings. Courses may be taken individually for personal interest.

Employment opportunities: Education professionals including school personnel and support staff, those working in a variety of professions that work with children with developmental differences, as well as families of those affected by ASD. okanagan.bc.ca/autism

PROGRAM LENGTH: 447 hours Education Assistant Certificate KEL: 1. Sept 2021 – Jan 2022, Full-time Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2. Sept 2021 – June 2022, Part-time Graduates work in elementary and secondary schools in B.C., helping children with diverse learning needs (cognitive abilities, physical challenges, health issues, behavioral challenges, autism and related disorders). Through a combination of theory and Online for Fall & in class Jan 2022 hands-on learning, you will gain the skills in preparing specialized teaching materials, Two nights per week, 6 – 9 p.m. & some understanding school curriculum and maintaining progress records. You will also Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. develop strong observational skills. 3. Jan – June 2022, Full-time In class, George Elliott Secondary School Employment opportunities: Work in elementary and secondary schools, daycares, early Mon – Fri, 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. childhood education and with individual families, also with organizations as a special PEN: 1. Jan 27 – June 9 needs worker. Mon – Fri & three Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. okanagan.bc.ca/educationassistant 2. Accepting applications for Fall 2021, Full-time Online for Fall & in class Jan 2022 Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. REV: Accepting applications for Winter 2022, Part-time Tue & Thu & some Sat, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. SAL: Jan 12 – Dec 16, Part-time Tue & Thu & some Sat, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VER: Sept 2021 – June 2022, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. & some Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.