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Consumer and Job Preparation Program
The Consumer and Job Preparation Program (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. Students assess their interests and skills in class, and try three different work areas at month-long work placements.
The program provides students with a transition to entry-level work, further vocational training, or volunteering. Students may go on to training in areas such as Food Services, Assembly, Childcare, Warehousing, Automotive, Retail or Supermarket careers. Graduates of the program have been employed in offices, stores, restaurants, warehouses, factories, and at many other sites.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply by March 1 of each year.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Students do not require reading and writing skills, but must have a method of communication. The College can provide interpreters for students with hearing impairments who use American Sign Language. Students must want to work and be able to use public transit.
Intake Process
Referrals to the program are made through Community Living BC (CLBC). Anyone interested in applying should contact the CLBC office in their community.
Referred students have an assessment interview at the College. Accepted students may be directly placed in the program or wait-listed. There is no tuition fee for this program. For further information about the program, please call 604-527-5171.
Areas of Training
Training occurs in the college, on the job, and in the community and includes:
Personal Skills
- attendance
- being prepared
- hygiene and appearance
- community safety
Social Skills
- making conversation
- reading body language
- using the telephone
- asking for and following directions
- leisure planning
Human Awareness
- problem solving
- personal and general information
- public and private places
- assertive behaviour
- self-concept and self-advocacy
Work Skills
- rights and responsibilities
- work habits
- routines in the workplace
- interview skills
- job choice
In addition to job preparation training, the following classes help students balance work with other aspects of their lives.
Workplace Literacy
- reading workplace vocabulary
- time and money
- basic computer skills
Fitness
- walking, yoga and stretching
- gym sports
- weight room
Relationships and Sexuality
- dating: who, where, when and why
- contraception
- marriage and family
- safe sex and abstinence
At Douglas College we believe that people facing physical, emotional and mental challenges have a right to education and training which will enable them to participate in meaningful activities and contribute to their communities.
Contact Information
Program Location
New Westminster Campus
Program Start Dates
Offered every September; some seats may become available in January
