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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

School of Access Programs
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Program Overview

The School of Access in partnership with Yukon Government Advanced Education are delivering a Targeted Initiative Program for Older Workers.

Participants in this initiative will have an opportunity to explore employability skills, explore career options in Yukon, explore Canadian Labour practice, obtain information about relevant Canadian regulatory bodies, have the opportunity to participate in an extended work placement and upgrade in literacy and computer skills that apply to work placements.

The 15-week course includes lectures, group discussions, individual, paired, and group exercises, and individual and group presentations.

Required Courses

Eligible Participants should meet the following requirements:

     
  • 55 - 64 years of age
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  • unemployed
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  • legally entitled to work in Canada
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  • lack skills needed for successful intergration into new employment
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  • live in an eligible community

General Outcomes

Participants will demonstrate their ability to:

     
  1. Identify general and personal barriers to employment.
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  2. Identify personal strengths, weaknesses, and transferable skills for the workplace.
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  3. Learn more about themselves and develop a greater understanding of others. (By investigating individual differences and abilities in various environments, participants will research interests, values, needs and attitudes.)  
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  4. Increase their knowledge of the conflict resolution process and communication skills as applied to the workplace.
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  5. Apply a decision-making process to work scenarios.
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  6. Identify and prioritize the most important Essential Skills required for positions sought.
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  7. Research jobs and prepare cover letters, resumes and references for specific jobs.
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  8. Prepare for job interviews through role play.

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.