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workplace. Some of the areas covered
TARGET
include general work skills, relationships with
supervisors and co-workers, safety in the
(Techniques for Access, Reaching
workplace, work attitudes, and conflict
Goals, and Employment Training)
resolution on the job.
• Part-time • Starts: September •
Communications and interpersonal
Fees, entire program: $756 • Nine
relations
months • Prince George
This component’s focus is on helping
students develop effective communication
and interpersonal skills. Topics covered
About TARGET
include conversation skills, assertiveness,
The TARGET program introduces students
work relationships, and problem-solving.
with developmental disabilities to the basic
Success strategies for employment
skills required for the world of work. The
This section is designed to help students gain
program combines classroom instruction with
greater independence in the world of work.
supported entry level work placements.
The components include time management,
Financial aid may be available.
values and self-esteem, rights and
TARGET is designed for students who need
responsibilities, goal setting, critical thinking
the following:
strategies, resumé writing, and interview
• Support finding a job: the TARGET
techniques.
placement co-ordinator can help
Work placements
introduce the student to employers.
Students will participate in part-time work
• Support with interviews: interview
placements during designated program
techniques are developed in the
segments. Work placements give students
classroom, and then work placement
opportunities to apply skills learned in the
interviews are completed with support
classroom to employment settings. Students
from the TARGET placement co-
will also have the opportunity to learn specific
ordinator.
work skills. Both direct and indirect support
• Modifications to the job (if needed) so that
will be provided to students while they are in
placement.
they are able to carry out work-related
tasks.
Contact TARGET staff at 250-561-5836/
1-800-371-8111, ext. 5397, or e-mail
• Extra support to learn job skills: the
TARGET placement co-ordinator can
dauvinj@cnc.bc.ca
provide extra training.
• Problem-solving assistance that may be
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needed on the job.
• Essential Skills Training (page 223)
• Support adjusting their non-work life and
• JET
employment: Many people lose jobs
because they have trouble fitting work
into their lives.
Important dates
Fall term
Admission requirements
• Classes: September 4 - December 14,
TARGET staff interview each student to see if
2012
the program is right for them. Parents and
other support people are welcome to attend
Spring term
this interview.
• Classes: January 7 - May 24, 2013
• Study break: March 18 - 22, 2013
Program outline
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Basic employment skills training
Students learn skills and attitudes which will
help them adjust to the demands of the
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2012-13 CNC program guide and course calendar
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