ASE Programs
The following Adult Special Education (ASE) programs are offered for people with special needs, or barriers to employment, at Douglas College. For general information contact Bob Logelin 604-527-5126
Consumer and Job Preparation (CJP) CJP is designed to assist students with developmental disabilities to learn about the personal, social and work skills needed to get and keep a job and to use community services.
Basic Occupational Education (BOE) The BOE Program provides vocational training to students who have special learning needs and/or other barriers to employment. The program's objective is to prepare students for employment in three industry sectors: Food Services, Electronic and General Assembly, and Retail and Business Services.
Career and Employment Preparation (CAEP) CAEP provides a stimulating and structured program for the exploration of career issues and the development of employment goals and plans. The special circumstances of each person is taken into consideration along with interests and abilities as students make career and/or education choices.
Transitions Program The Transitions Program is specifically designed for Grade 12/Grade 12+ students with special needs and/or learning difficulties. The objective of the program is to assist students in vocational exploration and development of work readiness skills, and to assist students in developing an appropriate vocational plan to be implemented following completion of high school.
Customer Service and Cashier Training (CSCT) The Customer Service and Cashier Training Program offers vocational training for adults with employment barriers. Training focuses on classroom, lab, and practicum components which prepare students to work in customer service, hospitality, merchandising, and cashiering, positions. It also provides students with the opportunity to expand on industry-specific knowledge and skills.
Light Warehouse Training Light Warehouse and Distribution Centres are constantly seeking employees who are trained and ready to work in the industry. In this course students will learn how warehouses operate and have the opportunity to obtain the following certificates: Forklift Operators Certificate; WHMIS; First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.
Consumer and Job Preparation (CJP) CJP is designed to assist students with developmental disabilities to learn about the personal, social and work skills needed to get and keep a job and to use community services.
604-527-JOBS 604-527-JOBS facilitates the transition to employment for graduates from Douglas College ASE programs. The interests of both employers and graduates are taken into consideration in the matching of the most suitable candidate to the appropriate position.