Career Pathways Certificate Program

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Build the foundation for your future

The Career Pathways Certificate is a program for individuals who require additional education supports or have had limited opportunities for continued education and who want to attend college and explore career pathways and goals.

This is a limited enrolment, low-cost program that is well suited for those who have a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or other learning challenges.

Program highlights

One year, three semesters, leading to a Certificate of Completion
Courses cover: workplace professionalism, résumé writing and interviews, workplace safety, etc. and a field placement
Explore work in your field of choice
Only program of its kind in northern Ontario
Inclusion, community involvement, vocational skill building and academic abilities are all cornerstones of the program
Graduates gain confidence, relevant skills, and empowerment, which they carry daily on their journey, wherever opportunity takes them
Passport provincial funding may cover the cost of this program for students. Get more information at passportfunding.ca

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) (or) Certificate of Education, Achievement (or) Accomplishment (or) Mature Student Status.
Resident of Ontario
Eligible to work in Ontario
18 years of age or older
Geared to new graduates with Certificate of Achievement of local Ontario Secondary Schools and adults with developmental disabilities who want to transition to an employment opportunity

Stay tuned to learn more about how to register for the program! For any questions please contact cips@cambriancollege.ca

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Curriculum highlights

The Career Pathways Certificate program responds to community advocacy for post-secondary education that includes career exploration and field placements for those who might otherwise experience barriers to post-secondary education and/or meeting employment goals.

The focus of this program is “with us, not for us,” and the curriculum is developed in consultation with adults with developmental disabilities and community agencies (like local school boards, community agencies, and other supports and services that support people with developmental disabilities).

Each student will receive personalized supports and mentoring as required and desired.

All students will also have an opportunity to connect weekly with classmates and receive tutoring in partnership with the Developmental Services Worker Program.

This program includes:

Employment readiness: Learn how to search for a job, write a résumé, prepare for an interview, etc.
Skills for the workplace: Learn simple computer skills, how to manage your stress at work, how to dress for success, how to connect with your work team, etc.
Communication and life skills: Learn how to communicate to potential customers and employers, including on the phone and through technology. Learn how to advocate for yourself and request workplace accommodations, and more
Placement seminar: Learn how to prepare for a work field placement, set goals, obtain required industry certifications (WHMIS, etc.)
Field placement: Obtain intensive hands-on practical experience within a community organization

Message to community partners and caregivers

This programs helps to support the community and build a foundation for success by:

Helping students gain confidence, relevant skills, and empowerment, which they carry daily on their journey, wherever opportunity takes them
Providing students the opportunity to gain a memorable and positive college experience by building friendships and participating in college life, all while meeting learning goals
Welcoming students into the Cambrian community as participants and/or volunteers at our large college events (e.g. open houses, Pow Wow, etc.)
Assisting employers to develop an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance respect, and collaboration to boost employee morale and job satisfaction while tapping into a ready, willing, and able workforce
Providing students access to all college services, including access to our wellness centre, accommodation services, social events, academic supports and services, and more!