78 Specialty programs
assertiveness techniques, and develop skills
JET (Job
to handle situations assertively. Important
components of this course include strategies
Education and
for stress management, conflict resolution,
and building self-esteem.
Training)
JET 153: Interview Skills
• Part-time • Starts: September •
This course provides practical training in all
Fees, entire program: $737 • Nine
phases of the job interview, including
contacting employers, preparation for the
months • Prince George
interview, personal presentation during the
interview, and follow-up with the employer.
About JET
Each student refines his or her interview skills
by participating in an interview circuit with
Gain the skills you need to get a job. The JET
community employers.
program prepares people with learning
difficulties for entry-level positions in
JET 154: Job Maintenance
competitive employment. Students’ essential
Job Maintenance helps students develop
skills levels are assessed and developed
skills and strategies to function competitively
through skill-building modules to prepare the
on the job. The job-keeping strategies
student for the workplace. Our graduates are
covered in the course will enhance personal
employed in entry-level positions in a variety
performance. Students participate in a job
of settings.
training placement.
The program alternates classroom theory with
job training placements provided by
JET 155: Job Search
interested employers. Job training sites are
This course provides students with strategies
arranged using the student’s personal job
and techniques to locate job opportunities
plan. Local businesses provide specific job
and perform independent job searches.
skills training for the position that the student
Students participate in a job training
has identified. Financial aid may be available.
placement, or an active job search supported
by JET staff.
JET staff provide monitoring, adjust support,
and help evaluate progress for both student
and employer. Students may have up to three
Questions?
job training sessions during the year.
Contact JET staff at 250-561-5836 / 1-800-
371-8111, ext. 5397, or e-mail
Admission requirements
dauvinj@cnc.bc.ca
Members of the JET staff interview each
student to see if the program is right for them.
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Parents and other support people are
• Essential Skills Training (page 223)
welcome to attend the interview. Applications
are welcome at any time during the year.
• TARGET
Program outline
Important dates
JET 151: Job Orientation
Fall term
Job Orientation helps students develop
• Classes: September 4 - December 14,
personal goals for competitive employment.
2012
They examine their interests, attitudes,
values, aptitudes and goals, then investigate
Spring term
the local labour market and develop a
• Classes: January 7 - May 24, 2013
personal job plan.
• Study break: March 18 - 22, 2013
JET 152: Assertiveness and Interpersonal
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Skills for Employment
Students explore their personal level of
assertiveness, familiarize themselves with
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