Career Literacy Foundations

Course code CLFE 0311

Credit 0.0

Length 78.0 hours

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Career Literacy Foundations meets the requirements of the ABE Fundamental Level Career and Education Planning outcomes. The goal of CLFE 0311 is to enhance employment readiness skills of adult learners, in addition to their own self awareness of their strengths and areas for work. Students will learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to explore occupational and educational goals in a changing and diverse world.

Prerequisites

Departmental approval required.

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What you will learn

  • Communication Skills: active listening, effective speaking, and non-verbal communication
    Education and Career Exploration Skills: the current labour market, jobs, education paths, and community resources
    Personal Awareness Skills: recognizing and managing emotions, time management, values, interests, and skills
    Interpersonal Skills: team work, dealing with conflict, and working in a diverse society
    Living Skills: personal wellness, budgeting, consumer choices, and community resources
    Job Search Skills: the job search process, cover letters, resumes, and interviews
    Training Experience: participation in a training experience

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.