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Access to Community Education and Employment (ACEE)
Access to Community Education and Employment (ACEE)
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Contact |
Cathy Waite |
Region(s) Served |
Halifax Regional Municipality |
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902-462-9787; 902-462-0787 |
Waiting Time |
Call re. program status |
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Fax |
902-455-5287 |
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8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri
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cathy.waite.ilns@nscc.ca
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Fees |
Nil |
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Address |
Nova Scotia Community College
Akerley Campus
21 Woodlawn Road Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2W 2R7 |
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County |
Halifax County |
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Acess to Community Education and Employment (ACEE) is a one-year transition program for youth with disabilities who face barriers making a successful transition from high school to post secondary education or community employment. ACEE is a program of the Independent Living Nova Scotia and is delivered in partnership with Affirmative Industries and the Halifax Regional School Board. Funded by the province of Nova Scotia, Departments of Education, and Community Services. |
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Library, Literature/Information, Training/Workshops |
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Program Information:
Twelve week employment assessment, involving weekend and evening work; workshops covering job related experience, literacy, numeracy, independent living skills, career exploration, and employment orientation. A report will offer recommendations regarding employment readiness and supports needed to move to community employment.
Job Development and job coaching support will be provided as participants move into community employment; continuation in the program is based on participants demonstrating progress towards their employment or educational goal; parent(s) or caregivers will also participate by attending transition orientation sessions; participants will complete ACEE with a skills summary and resource portfolio.
Please call for further information. |
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Students with disabilities who meet the following acceptance criteria:
identified as a student with very challenging academic and social needs throughout high school;
followed an Individualized Program Plan with a Transition Plan;
must have graduated with a high school diploma and be between the ages of 18 to 21 or be referred by the Department of Community services or other community agencies;
have the potential to work independently after a period of instruction;
demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision in a variety of settings;
must have the goal of ongoing education or community employment;
commitment from parent(s) or caregivers to participate in the transition process;
responsible to arrange own transportation to and from ACEE program and work placements;
must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends. |
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| Disability(ies) |
Cross - disability |
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Last Modified
2009-07-22 |
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