Algonquin College - Career and Academic Access Centre

Focus for Change

Program Overview

FOR WOMEN ONLY

Focus for Change is designed for women who want to acquire the employability skills necessary for entry to the work force or to continue with further training.

	students apply to the program by attending an information session and completing a selection interview
	this certificate program runs for 16 weeks every fall at the Woodroffe campus of Algonquin College
	classes are scheduled for 24 hours per week Monday to Friday
	in-class instruction includes life skills and career planning, introduction to computers and a review of communication skills and mathematics
	a two week work experience in a field researched by the student is also a important part of this certificate
	graduates may find jobs, continue in academic upgrading or skills courses
	graduates may start on-the-job- training , set up apprenticeships or become self-employed

Fees/Financial Aid

Start Date: March 5 to June 22, 2007

Space still available

To register, please call Janna Redmond 613-727-4723 ext 2087 or e-mail at redmonj@algonquincollege.com

Tuition: $849.76
Students may attend on a fee-paying basis or with the permission under Employment Insurance guidelines. Student may be funded by the Ontario Special Bursary Program or be sponsored by other agencies.

Courses

Computer Skills (DAT5976)

Communication (ENL5974)

Mathematics (MAT5971,2,3,4)

Life Skills and Career Planning (LFS5974)

Occupation Observation (LFS5975)

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For further information to apply, please contact Janna Redmond at (613) 727- 4723 ext 2087 or e-mail at redmonj@algonquincollege.com