Career Options for New Canadians (CONC)

For Information: 644-6000 or

To register: 644-6000

• One-year certificate
• Full-time studies
• Two 16-week semesters
• Fall and winter starts
• Work experience
• Downtown Edmonton campus

Program Overview

Are you a new Canadian with post-secondary education or skills training from your country of origin? If you need assistance regaining entry into your field or reaching your career goal, ask about NorQuest's Career Options for New Canadians (CONC) program.

CONC partners with business and industry to give you up to five months of work experience related to your education, skills, and previous work history. Along with the work experience, you also receive 12 weeks of in-class study related to workplace English, interpersonal and intercultural skills, job safety, and computer literacy. Join us and gain that extra edge on employment opportunities!

You will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates:

• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
• St. John Ambulance First Aid

Admission Requirements

• Based on CLB testing. A minimum of 5 in Listening and Speaking is desired.
• 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 Career Options for New Canadians 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