Transitional Employment Program (TEP) – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Program Info

School: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Faculty: School of Trades & Skills
Degree: Certificate
Field of Study: Adult High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Description: Offered since 1981, the Transitional Employment Program (TEP) is an 11 month program for adults with developmental disabilities. This program includes courses such as financial management, workplace communications, transition to the workplace, consumer skills and workplace relations allowing you to gain skills needed to enter and maintain employment. You will receive faculty support to establish goals, monitor progress and evaluate achievement.

Seventy per cent of the program involves hands-on work experience training on-campus or in the town of Olds, Alberta business community.
URL: Transitional Employment Program (TEP) at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Length: 11 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $3,753

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $5,958.97

Facts

LOCATION: Olds, Alberta
SCHOOL TYPE: College
LANGUAGE: English
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Students: 1,363 
ENTRANCE DATES: January, May, September
CANADIAN STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $1,015
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $3,147
TELEPHONE: (403) 556-8281
FAX: (403) 556-4711
EMAIL: info@oldscollege.ca
ADDRESS: 4500 – 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada

About

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been providing quality education for over a century. With a focus on agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College. Our regular, continued, online and blended programming offers accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

Our areas of expertise include Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Brewing, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Meat Processing, Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeships and Transitional Employment. Our emphasis on hands-on training, applied research and innovative learning has resulted in graduates who are in-demand.

On-campus housing is available in our newly constructed Centennial Village private rooms or College Courts townhouses. Living on campus provides many advantages both socially and academically. Off-campus housing is also available through the Students’ Association (SAOC).

Our Career Services Office provides extensive services to students including career fairs, resume-writing and interview skills workshops and an online job board. The Broncos Athletics program competes in 8 different sports in the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC). A variety of clubs are also supported by the SAOC.

Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory. We have developed two new spaces to enhance our indigenous students’ experience at Olds College: The Olds College Indigenous Centre gathering place and a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Olds College Health & Wellness provides free and confidential services to support students.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:* These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Must be 18 years of age or older, on or before, of the program start date
Required Documentation: Past program and educational reports, Previous assessments (if available), Two letters of reference, Copy of High School transcripts
Please note: This program is for adults with developmental disabilities. All suitable applicants are interviewed.
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference

An interview and two letters of reference is required.

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fees

  • International Students: The tuition fees for international students at Olds College range from $8,776 to $45,068.
  • Canadian Students: Canadian students should refer to the Fee Schedule on the Olds College website for the most accurate estimates of tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.

Notes

  • The actual tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the number of credits taken.
  • The Fee Schedule on the Olds College website is updated annually.
  • Students should contact the Olds College Admissions Office for more information about tuition fees.

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