Community Integration Through Co-operative Education

There’s Nothing to Hold You Back: Your Path to Personal Growth

Do you want to further your education but feel held back by intellectual or learning challenges? Do you have skills to offer employers but need help gaining work experience? Confederation College's Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) program is designed to help you overcome these barriers and unlock your full potential.

This personalized, assisted learning program is tailored to fit each student's unique academic needs, with support both in and out of the classroom. Our curriculum focuses on essential skills for life and work, enhancing communication, navigating healthy lifestyles, and fostering personal and professional growth. Field placements provide invaluable work experience, helping you build a strong résumé and showcase your talents to potential employers.

Top Highlights

• Tailored curriculum designed for a wide variety of learning needs
• Weekly, job placements in Semesters 2, 3 & 4
• In-class support from Integration Facilitators
• Personalized academic and social support throughout the program
• Focus on building confidence and overcoming challenges
• Emphasis on enjoyable learning experiences

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Assess personal and professional abilities, strengths and methods to enhance job performance and well-being.
2. Communicate and collaborate in the work environment using skills, strategies and techniques that contribute to the achievement of goals.
3. Maintain an individual development plan that identifies personal and professional goals to enhance self-satisfaction and employability.
4. Review the resources, services and employment opportunities offered by community agencies to best align these offerings with personal needs and circumstances.
5. Develop and implement interpersonal skills and strategies to enhance self-satisfaction and employability.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The CICE program is ideal for you if you:

• Have intellectual or learning challenges but are motivated to learn
• Want to develop employability skills in a supportive environment
• Are ready to overcome personal barriers to education and employment
• Have a desire to integrate into the community and workforce
• Are open to personalized learning and academic support

Graduates of the CICE program go on to work in a wide variety of settings, including:

• Offices
• Restaurants
• Retail establishments
• General labour positions
• Service industries
• Community service agencies

The skills and experience gained through this program open doors to diverse employment opportunities tailored to each graduate's unique abilities and interests.