LENGTH OF STUDY: 1to 4 Years CAMPUS: Castlegar Campus Program Summary Adult Special Education (ASE) offers workplace training programs leading to certification and employment opportunities. IN ASE LEARNERS WILL — Build on strengths and interests — Identify and achieve goals — Build self-awareness and learn to work with others — Develop resources and support networks — Enhance employment readiness — Develop useful workplace skills — Increase math, English and computer skills THREE LEVELS OF PROGRAMMING — Discovery, a foundation phase — Mastery, a specialization phase — Mentoring, an enhancement and transition phase All levels include skills in communication, employability, technology, interpersonal relations, customer service and literacy. — The Discovery Programs include hands-on, experiential education designed to prepare students for success in a variety of workplace, volunteer, and community settings, as well as foundational academic and life skills to prepare students for life-long learning. — Mastery programs include Entrepreneurship and Crafting; Applied Arts; Agriculture and Sustainability; Food Service Worker; and Retail Support. Each centre offers the program(s) suitable for their students and community. — Mentoring is a capstone phase focusing on mentoring new students and transitioning successfully beyond college. PROGRAMMING & LOCATIONS Adult Special Education (sometimes called Transitional Training) prepares adults with special needs or disabilities to participate more fully in daily life within their communities. Our Mission is to nurture interdependence and independence through meaningful learning. Build upon unique personal strengths, confidence, awareness, and skills to be a contributing member of our community. Personal and social development underlies all aspects of these programs. 6 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2018-19 Adult Special Education (ASE) Course of Studies selkirk.ca/ase Course Name CPR 20 Community Project 1 On Campus CUST 20 Customer Service 1 On Campus SAFE 20 Safety on the Job Site On Campus CASH 20 Cash Flow, Money and Inventory On Campus AGRE 20 Exploring Garden Basics On Campus AGRC 20 Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants On Campus AGRS 20 Planting Gardens On Campus ARTE 20 Exploring the Arts I On Campus ARTC 20 Art Appreciation and Community Connections I On Campus CART 20 Creating Art On Campus ENTE 20 Exploring the Market 1 On Campus ENTC 20 Connecting to Community Members I On Campus ENTB 20 My Business Development - Skill Building On Campus FSWF 20 Food Handling 1 On Campus FSWS 20 Space Management I On Campus COMU 15 Effective Communication I On Campus DISC 15 Discovery of Self, Others and Community I On Campus EMPS 15 Employability and Workplace Skills I On Campus INTS 15 Interpersonal Skills I On Campus TECA 15 Advanced Technology I On Campus WELL 15 Health and Wellness 1 On Campus JOBS 15 Job Search 1 On Campus LMAT 15 Living Math 1 On Campus ASE gives adults with disabilities the chance to flourish in a supportive college setting. An individual plan is developed with each student to foster academic, personal and social skills in a cooperative learning environment. All programs incorporate life skills, math, computer and English skills. There is a strong focus on building community within the classroom and engaging in the community outside of the classroom. Students develop support networks. All of these aspects build Employability Skills. Nelson offers a full or part-time program. Contact Silver King Campus. Castlegar offers a part-time program. Contact Castlegar Campus Grand Forks offers a part-time program. Contact Grand Forks Learning Centre. Trail offers a Food Service Worker program, running a full service cafeteria and catering functions and banquets in the greater Trail area. Trail offers a full or part-time program. Contact Trail Campus. Application Information HOW TO APPLY — Step One: Contact Upgrading Advisor intake coordinator at a campus near you. — There are no admission requirements, everyone is welcome. — If you want to get started, fill out a general application form and then get in touch with an Upgrading representative near you. If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact Kate Nott by email or call 250.354.3230. selkirk.ca/programs