Personal Career Development Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Resident of Ontario
• Eligible to work in Ontario
• 18 years or older (some exceptions apply)

Program Description

12-Week College Certificate Program The Personal Career Development (PCD) program is designed to help adults of all ages develop confidence, interpersonal skills, and an individual career/educational path using experiential learning and discussion. The PCD Program has four components:

• Self Development
• Education/Career Planning
• Academic Programming
• Job Placement

Upon completion of PCD, students will have established realistic personal and education/career goals, learned effective job search techniques, and have progressed in their academic program. A College Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to each successful student of the program.

Program Highlights

Self Development

The self development component assists individuals in developing the skills and abilities necessary for planning and achieving personal success. Effective problem solving skills in the areas of self, family, community and leisure are addressed.

Education/Career Planning

The education and career planning component assists individuals in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to establishing future goals. The individual will examine educational opportunities, identify transferable and work related skills, and research the various career paths of their choice. In addition, the many aspects of job readiness and job search techniques will be addressed.

Academic Skills

The purpose of the academic skills component is to begin individuals on their academic training path and upgrade their mathematics, communications, and computer skills. Completion of the program will prepare students to continue their academics in the Academic Upgrading Program, a Skills Course Program, a Post Secondary Program, or to go directly into employment.