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Adult Basic Education &Centre for Continuing Studies
E d u c a t i o n f o r y o u r l i f e
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
CCS has extensive relationships with business and professional sectors.
CCS and CAP have established strong relationships with First Nations in our region.
For many community members, CCS may be the face of VIU.
Support to community economic development through:
Training for jobs.Professional development.Contract training servicesABE - grade 12 completion.Continuum of lifelong learning opportunities.
Community Engagement
CCS and CAP programming is delivered at all VIU campuses/sites, online programs, and delivery “in community”.
Access & Diversity
First Nations Students
Expanding access and success for First Nations students is a stated Ministry and Institutional priority.
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
Our mission is to facilitate lifelong learning by:Developing, delivering and supporting educational
programming that is relevant, of high quality, accessible, responsive, innovative, and adds value to community, students and the institution.
Building relationships with communities throughout our regions.
Contributing to community/regional economic and social development.
Generating new resources that can be used to support further University initiatives.
Centre for Continuing Studies
Student Success StoriesKim lost her job when a local mill shut down. She is thrilled to be working in the health care field. (Sterile Supply Technician Graduate, VIU 2009)
We prepare students for the critical role of hospital unit coordination. (2010 Graduate on practicum at Cowichan District Hospital)
Planting seeds for future students
Grandkids University
CCS and Community Engagement
Where CCS students are from
New Faller Training
A partnership between VIU,
and The BC Forest Safety Council
Letters of support
Focus on First Nations LearnersA preparatory program and
partnership between VIU, CSETS, House of
Friendship and Cowichan Tribes
All 17 graduates enrolled in VIU
Trades programs
Includes:Adult Basic Education: High School equivalent courses in English, Math, Sciences and Computer skillsLiteracy: Math and English courses for students who are entering at a fundamental skills level. Volunteer Tutor Program, providing training to volunteer literacy tutors, and matching and supporting tutor/learner pairs.Access Programs: Employment and Life Skills programs for persons with disabilities and barriers to learning.
Career & Academic Preparation
Started in Adult Basic EducationSophie Lee enrolled in VIU’s nursing degree after completing ABE courses.
Dr. Tanya Griffiths credits her ABE experience at the Cowichan Campus for
encouraging her to pursue a career in science.
After completing her Biology degree at VIU, she completed her PhD at UBC.
Adult Basic Education
Ryan Glover enrolled in ABE
without a place to live, recovering from a meth addiction.
Now, clean for 5 years, Ryan is
helping people on the street turn their lives around through
education.
Adult Basic Education
Three generations of students study
at VIU –
TJ Bickerton, (ABE)
Mom Deb Bickerton, (ABE)
Grandma Irene Kopec
Access Program – Success StoriesIvan at White Spot in
QualicumBrady at Tim Horton’s
Learning about
Literacy
New Volunteer Tutors