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students apply to the program by attending an information session and completing a selection interview |
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this certificate program runs for 16 weeks every fall at the Woodroffe campus of Algonquin College |
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classes are scheduled for 25 hours per week Monday to Friday |
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in-class instruction includes life skills and career planning, introduction to computers and a review of communication skills and mathematics |
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a two week work experience in a field researched by the student is also a important part of this certificate |
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graduates may find jobs, continue in academic upgrading or skills courses |
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graduates may start on-the-job- training , set up apprenticeships or become self-employed |