Certificate in Better Employment Strategies and Techniques
ObjectivesThis program will help you examine your interests and abilities so you can make informed decisions about your future. BEST aims to: * assist you in developing a realistic awareness of your interests, abilities and potential * help you build a healthy self confidence * support you in setting personal, career and educational goals * encourage you to explore education and training opportunities at Camosun College and elsewhere * inform you about current labour market and work search strategies. The BEST program is designed as a general program. The strategies and techniques learned are applicable across the entire spectrum of employment today, from entry-level positions to those occupied by experienced mangers, decision makers and entrepreneurs.
Academic titleCertificate in Better Employment Strategies and Techniques
Course descriptionBEST 041 Career Exploration
F, W, P (3,2,0,0) 8 weeks
In order to find fulfilling and meaningful work, students will assess their current skills, abilities and interests by working with several career assessment tools.
BEST 042 Labour Market Trends
F, W, P (3,2,0,0) 8 weeks
In order to succeed in today's workplace, students will research and analyze current workplace trends.
BEST 043 Essential Employability Skills
F, W, P (3,2,0,0) 8 weeks
Mastery of skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and creative problem-solving will ensure success in coping with life challenges and decisions. The Essential Employability Skills are the skills valued in today's workplace.
BEST 044 Life Long Learning/Academics
F, W, P (3,2,0,0) 8 weeks
In a world that is constantly changing, the most important skill to acquire is learning how to learn. Students will explore ways to manage change and accept responsibility for shaping a new way of life.
BEST 045 Work Search Strategies
F, W, P (3,2,0,0) 8 weeks
To complement planning and training for a possible career/work goal, students will develop skills to secure work in their chosen career or occupation.