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Program Details

Program Code6818
SchoolSchool of English and Liberal Studies
CredentialCollege Preparation
Program TypeAdvancement program
Program Length1, 2 or 3 semesters

LocationAshtonbee Campus
Emailacademicupgrading@centennialcollege.ca
Telephone416-289-5272

Program Overview
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Admission Requirements
How to Apply
Advising

In the tuition-free Career and College Transition program, you'll get the opportunity to receive help in reaching your goals through academic upgrading. Career and College Transition courses will improve your communication, essential skills and math while you prepare for the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate program (#6820), apprenticeship or employment.

The Government of Ontario funds this Employment Ontario program.

Program Overview

In the tuition-free Career and College Transition program, you'll get the opportunity to receive help in reaching your goals through academic upgrading. Career and College Transition courses will improve your communication, essential skills and math while you prepare for the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate program (#6820), apprenticeship or employment.

The Government of Ontario funds this Employment Ontario program.

Courses

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Level 5 Communications

Basic Math Level 4

Basic Math Level 5

Career Options and Education Pathways

Program Highlights

The Career Transition program serves as preparation for skills training courses, apprenticeships, post-secondary (college) programs or employment.
Courses in the program run in 14 week semesters where you learn in a supportive learning environment.
You work closely with mentors who help you establish appropriate career and post-secondary goals.

Career Outlook

Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) entry
College entry
Apprenticeship
Employment preparation

Professional Associations

College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading
Community Literacy of Ontario
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Ontario resident
English language proficiency Canadian Language Benchmanrk (CLB) Level 6
19 years of age*

*Exceptions may be made to accept learners under 19 years of age.

How to Apply

You cannot apply to this program at ontariocolleges.ca.
Please contact Centennial College at 416-289-5272 or email academicupgrading@centennialcollege.ca for more information.

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