The “Sweet 16” – Post-secondary Paths
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here is little doubt that our knowledge-based economy is demanding
more education for workplace success.
A growing number of students are feeling the pressure to get or
upgrade a credential. Thankfully BC’s post-secondary system is not set based on a
one-size-fits-all approach.
This means that if you are wondering how to make the leap into post-secondary
or return to learning there’s a way to do it.
One of the following
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16 PATHS may be your ticket to accessing a whole new world.
1. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
6. DIRECT UNIVERSITY ENTRY
Basic skills upgrading in reading, writing and Math to
Grade 12 equivalency (i.e. -BC Adult Graduation
Diploma).
Enables high school students with appropriate secondary
school courses and grades to directly enter university
studies to pursue an undergraduate degree.
2. ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
7. DISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING
If you have learning difficulties or disabilities these programs are designed to help overcome barriers so you can
reach your education & employment goals.
An opportunity to learn from anywhere (i.e. home or
office) at almost any time.
3. CAREER/VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Practical training of up to three years that is geared to
finding immediate employment in specific occupations.
Helps learners with barriers reach employment goals.
Instruction focuses on self-exploration and skill building
for the workplace.
4. COMBINED ESL/CAREER PROGRAMS
9. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
An opportunity for second language learners to develop
communication skills along with theory and practical
skills for specific occupations such as culinary arts or hairstyling.
PROGRAMS
5. CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The opportunity to gain paid, practical work experience
within many academic, career or technical programs.
8. EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Instruction focuses on ESL skills in speaking and listening,
reading, vocabulary, grammar and writing. Learning may
be for personal growth or to transition into other postsecondary programs.
10. FOUNDATION TRADES TRAINING
A pre-apprenticeship program that offers credit towards
the technical training portion of an apprenticeship.
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The “Sweet 16” – Post-secondary Paths
11. EXTERNAL OR STUDY ABOARD
14. TECHNOLOGY ENTRY PROGRAM
Offers the opportunity to obtain credits towards your
credential through international educational experiences.
Offers academic preparation to enter technology
programs at the post-secondary level.
12. GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
15. TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
(GED) Preparation and Testing— offers an avenue to
prepare and successfully complete a Secondary School
Equivalency Certificate. The GED is made up of five
multiple choices tests in language arts writing, language
arts reading, social studies, science and math.
Offers practical instruction in mechanical or scientific
fields of study.
13. PART-TIME STUDIES
Designed to help you pursue your learning objectives
during the day, evening or weekends.
16. UNIVERSITY TRANSFER STUDIES
Enables you to complete first- and second-year university
level work at a college or university before transferring to
an undergraduate degree program at a different
institution.
The above list is not meant to be an exhaustive one. It is simply designed to show you that YOU HAVE OPTIONS .
Often the hardest step for accessing post-secondary studies is the first one.
Thankfully BC’s post-secondary
system is not set based on a
one-size-fits-all approach.
YOU SEE A POST-SECONDARY PATH THAT M
AY WORK FOR YOU DON’T HESITATE TO FOLLOW UP
WITH THE ADVISING STAFF AT YOUR DESIRED
INSTITUTION
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