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CCS Mission Statement

Faculty of Adult & Continuing Education Adult Basic Education & Centre for Continuing Studies E d u c a t i o n f o r y o u r l i f e. CCS Mission Statement. Our mission is to facilitate lifelong learning by:

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CCS Mission Statement

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  1. Faculty of Adult & Continuing EducationAdult Basic Education &Centre for Continuing StudiesE d u c a t i o n f o r y o u r l i f e

  2. CCS Mission Statement • Our mission is to facilitate lifelong learning by: • Developing, delivering and supporting educational programming that is relevant, of high quality, accessible, responsive, innovative, and adds value to community, students and the institution. • Building relationships with communities throughout our regions. • Contributing to community/regional economic and social development. • Generating new resources that can be used to support further University initiatives.

  3. Career & Academic Preparation Includes: • Adult Basic Education: High School equivalent courses in English, Math, Sciences and Computer skills • Literacy: Math and English courses for students who are entering at a fundamental skills level. Volunteer Tutor Program, providing training to volunteer literacy tutors, and matching and supporting tutor/learner pairs. • Access Programs: Employment and Life Skills programs for persons with disabilities and barriers to learning.

  4. Focus on First Nations Learners A preparatory program and partnership between VIU, CSETS, House of Friendship and Cowichan Tribes All 17 graduates enrolled in VIU Trades programs

  5. Sample of Programs Serving First Nations Learners Powell River Intergenerational Model for Connecting Aboriginal Health, Literacy and Wellness to Action  The project goal is to support Aboriginal health organizations to embed literacy and essential skills in their programs, services and working culture in a culturally appropriate way. This project is for the First Nations Health Programs in the Vancouver Health Region, including Tla’Amin Community Health Centre in Powell River. This program is a VIU Contract with Capilano University (2010-2012) Nanaimo Snuneymuxw House of Learning – Partnership with Snuneymuxw First Nation The House of Learning provides supported access to upgrading education at the fundamental and intermediate levels, and builds skills for success for Aboriginal students making the transition to advanced and provincial level ABE courses, as well as post-secondary education. Cowichan University College Entrance Preparation Program – Cowichan Tribes The UCEP program is for Aboriginal Students who want to upgrade their skills in English, Math and Science. The program includes an Education/Career Planning, as well as a Hul'q'umi'num' language course.

  6. Adult Basic Education Three generations of students study at VIU – TJ Bickerton, (ABE) Mom Deb Bickerton, (ABE) Grandma Irene Kopec

  7. Access Program – Success Stories Ivan at White Spot in Qualicum Brady at Tim Horton’s

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