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Important Notice

Tuition and fees are not available at this time and will be posted as soon as possible. In the interim, please contact the program directly if you have any questions.

The Discover Employability Certificate program at Capilano University helps young adults with learning differences develop the skills employers are looking for.

In this eight-month career training and exploration program, you'll learn in a small cohort of 12 students by combining in-class instruction with on-the-job work experience.

The seven courses will help you strengthen your workplace knowledge with training in job preparation, health and safety, computer skills, social skills, transition skills, personal finance and work experience.

You'll also improve your self-awareness, self-advocacy, communication and social thinking abilities as you progress through the program.

You'll receive support from CapU instructors, who will support your educational needs and prepare you for three work experience placements before graduation.

Student on a work placement.

Participate in three work placements

CapU instructors will arrange on-the-job training for you at businesses in the community. References from these placements can help you find future employment.

Student pathways

  • Continuing education courses
  • Specific skills-based training courses
  • Supportive community employment programs

A stepping stone to your future

This program provides support and encouragement as you work toward your goals.

If you are a student with a learning difference or social, physical or mental health challenge, we also offer the Education and Employment Access certificate program at CapU.

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Intakes

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 3, 2023 – Sep 3, 2024

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jul 2, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 19, 2024

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  1. Create an account
  2. Create an application
  3. Select: Capilano University
  4. Select term to start: Fall
  5. Select your applicant category: 
    • New Applicant (domestic)
    • Returning Student
    • Current Student (changing program)
  6. Select Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development 
  7. Select Program: Education and Employment Access 
  8. Select Campus: North Vancouver
  9. Select attendance: Full-time 

Apply on EPBC

Note: High school transcripts are not required for this program. If you have any questions, please contact the School of Access & Academic Preparation at awe@capilanou.ca.

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

You will then be contacted by the AWE (Access Work Experience) department to schedule an intake interview.

This is a one-on-one meeting (virtual using MS Teams) with an instructor from the program.

During this interview, you will be required to successfully complete a reading comprehension assessment in order to be accepted in the EEA program.

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
New Students

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  1. Create an account
  2. Create an application
  3. Select: Capilano University
  4. Select term to start: Fall
  5. Select your applicant category:
    • New International Applicant
    • Returning Student
    • Current Student (changing program)
  6. Select Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
  7. Select Program: Education and Employment Access
  8. Select Campus: North Vancouver
  9. Select attendance: Full-time

APPLY ON EPBC

Note: High school transcripts are not required for this program. If you have any questions, please contact the School of Access & Academic Preparation at awe@capilanou.ca.

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

You will then be contacted by the AWE (Access Work Experience) department to schedule an intake interview.

This is a one-on-one meeting (virtual using MS Teams) with an instructor from the program.

During this interview, you will be required to successfully complete a reading comprehension assessment in order to be accepted in the EEA program.

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

  • You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

  • Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.
Permits & Visas

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
Info for Admitted International Students

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Transfer Students

Find out how you can transfer your credits from another post-secondary institution to CapU.

Applying as a Transfer Student

Returning Students

If you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.

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Switching Programs

If you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.

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Entrance Awards

All new CapU students can fund their education with entrance awards.

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Term Awards

Continuing your studies at CapU? You may be eligible for awards, too.

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Required Courses

First Term

Total credits: 24.00

Required:
DEP 001Job Search and Maintenance3.00 credits
DEP 002Health and Safety in the Workplace3.00 credits
DEP 005Communications Skills3.00 credits
DEP 006Transitions3.00 credits
DEP 007Money and Math3.00 credits
DEP 008Social Skills3.00 credits
DEP 009Work Experience6.00 credits

Total program credits: 24.00

How to Declare

For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

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About this program

School of Access & Academic Preparation
604 986 1911, ext. 2564
Birch Building, room BR356
awe@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca