Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Faculty of Arts, Media and Design, Career and Academic Access Centre, Academic Upgrading, Job Readiness Training
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	Woodroffe Campus 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Rm J205 Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Intersection	Woodroffe Ave and Baseline Rd
Located In Community	Nepean
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Pay parking lots * Parking meters * Free parking at certain locations and at certain times * Parking permits
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	613-727-4723 ext 5722
TDD/TTY Phone	613-727-7720
Fax	613-727-7625
Website	www.algonquincollege.com/access
Description and Services
Hours	Office hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * Program hours Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm
Description	Education program that assists people who wish to enter or re-enter the labour force * helps in to clarifying their career objectives, understanding current labour market trends and updating computer, communication and math skills * 12-week program * runs 25 hours a week    Program is divided into four parts: success strategies * team work skills and career planning * work experience and occupation research * introduction to computers * review of workplace communication and math skills. Program includes a two-week job observation.    Components:  * Success strategies  * Academic upgrading (including Communication and Math)  * Work experience  * Career counselling, including interest and aptitude inventories  * Assertiveness training  * Job search skills  * Computer skills  * Career research interviews    Upon completion, students are directed to further training, jobs, subsidized on-the-job training or skill training.    Offered in partnership with the City of Ottawa
Eligibility	Ages: 19 year(s) and up    Candidates who are 19 years of age or older and who are having difficulty getting or keeping a job * must be able to read and write * attendance at an information session is required before registration.
Application	For more information, call Joyce Nolan at 613-727-4723 ext 2957 or email nolanj@algonquincollege.com * Candidates should call to find out the date of the next information session * They are required to attend and register at the information session.
Fees	Service - Tuition fee: $794.28 ; Funded for Ontario Works clients. See your Case Worker for details.
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Joyce Nolan, Coordinator; Phone: 613-727-4723 ext 2957; Email: nolanj@algonquincollege.com
Primary Executive	Robert C Gillett, President; Phone: 613-727-4723 ext 7705
Subjects
Subjects	Academic upgrading ; Adult education ; Adults ; Charitable status ; Colleges ; Computer training ; Employment ; Financial assistance ; Job search training ; Nonprofit organizations ; Personal growth programs ; Resumes ; Subsidies ; Vocational counselling
Service Categories - Blue Book	Employment
Broader Terms	Academic upgrading ; Age groups ; Counselling ; Education ; Educational institutions ; Educational organizations ; Educational programs ; Financial services ; Instructional programs ; Organizations ; Vocational training