Skills and Employment Training (SET)

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• Certificate
• Full-time studies
• Two 16-week semesters
• Fall, winter, and spring starts
• Work experience

Program Overview

Ready, set, go! If you need more academic upgrading at the high school level as well as skills training preparation, this program is for you.

Skills and Employment Training (SET) is an employment preparation program that can be tailored to meet your individual needs through a combination of classroom instruction and specialized skills training.

Your program will also include instruction in computer applications, job safety skills, resume writing, portfolio development, and work and/or volunteer experience to improve your chances of future employment.

In the first term, students can choose from the following four options:

• GED Prep
• Customer Service
• Health Care Aide Prep
• Customized Occupational Training

GED Prep students will continue on to Term 2 in a skills training program or work experience term. Customer Service students will continue to customized occupational training in the second term. Health Care Aide Prep students will continue to the Health Care Aide program in the second term.

Further adjustments in programming may be made depending on your special needs, specific requirements, or individual circumstances.

Career Potential

Over the last five years, more than 80% of graduates have had job offers in their chosen occupations.

Transferability

Students who successfully complete the first semester of the SET program can apply to the Health Care Aide program, Print Media Production program, or Facility Services and Management program. Students who pass the GED may apply to the Digital Graphics Communications program.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 8 English and math
• Admission interview

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Skills and Employment Training certificate.

Tuition and Fees

Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Program Outline (2008/09)

Year 1

Term 1 - 16 weeks

Term 2 - 16 weeks

Last updated: April 29, 2008