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Career Development Practitioner (Post Diploma)

Program #0869

The field of career development is evolving and expanding today, enabling practitioners to work in a variety of roles. This program is designed for individuals who are or would like to work in roles such as career counsellors, employment counsellors, career information practitioners, career development practitioners or career management practitioners. Practitioners in these roles may work in consulting firms, human resource departments, community organizations, private practices, learning institutions and government departments.

For more information contact the Program Coordinator at 519-748-5220, ext. 3680.

The courses listed are offered on the Internet. An optional introductory computer lab will be provided on the first evening, Tuesday, January 11 from 7-9 pm in Lab 1B25. Students should have a working knowledge of Windows and an Internet Browser, as well as having access to their own personal computer and an internet provider account.

(For more information please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/career)

Admission Requirements

Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) diploma or university degree. Applicants not meeting these criteria may apply to the Carer Foundations Program.

Note: Prefrence will be given to candidates who have: a) Completed post-secondary subjects in human development, psychology, and/or sociology. b) Previous paid OR voluntary experience in a related field.

Admission Procedures

Applications must be made through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Obtain an OCAS application form through their website at www.ontariocolleges.on.ca

Notes:

  1. Individual courses may be taken through continuing education without enrolling in the Program.
  2. Individual course registration may be made on-line by using the "Select" buttons in the Program Design Table below, or by printing out and submitting a Course Registration Form.
  3. Course Descriptions can be viewed by using the "Select" buttons below and then clicking on "Open" in the "Search Results" box.
Course # Courses View availability
CARD1010 Interviewing, Mentoring & Coaching Select
CARD1060 Career Counselling & Development Select
CARD1020 Trends & Issues in the New Work Dynamic Select
CARD1070 Career Consulting Techniques I: Principles & Practices Select
CARD1080 Career Consulting Techniques II: Principles & Practices Select
CARD1040 Group Training & Facilitation: Principles & Practices Select
CARD8050 Assessment in Career Development: Formal Instruments Select
CARD1050 Career Development with Special Needs Groups Select
CARD1030 Consulting in Career Development: Entrepreneurial & Intrapreneurial Roles Select
CARD8070 Practicum Seminar Select
CARD8060 Practicum Project Select
Electives Select one of the following courses
CARD8010 Electronic Tools & Techniques in the Field of Career Development Select
CARD8030 New Canadians & the World of Work Select
CARD8040 Career Development for Adolescents & Young Adults Select
WMNS1050 Women & Career Building Select
 
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