Innovative Education

Learners in EEP are autistic or neurodiverse transitioning to, new to, or with a goal of independent
living. They are not eligible for the Transitions to Employment (NQ) program, as they meet many of
the learning outcomes already. However, learners will benefit from a short-term, immersive program
targeting identified gaps or barriers to independent living. This four-week program will focus on:

Creating and managing your career:
In this theme, you will learn about self-awareness, setting goals, well-being, and resilience. This component helps you consider your feelings and thoughts, then teaches you to plan and achieve your goals. A selection of topics will help you focus on staying healthy and happy through good habits so that you can stay strong and positive, even when things are tough.

Exploring Employment Options:
Work can be many things. It can be done with your mind, hands, or body. Work can be art, labor, or thinking tasks. In this theme, you will experience a selection of modules about different types of work, effective communication, and time management.

Skills for Everyday Success:
In this theme, you will learn important skills to help you in daily life. You will have the opportunity to discover how to care for your living space, use public transportation, and prepare healthy meals while sticking to a budget. You will also learn how to build strong relationships with others.

Your Strengths and Interests:
In this theme, you will explore different jobs that match what you like and your abilities. You will also learn how to search for employment, write a resume, and practice interview skills. Through a selection of modules, you will discover your talents, explore exciting careers, and learn how to apply for jobs.

Please contact: ITP@norquest.ca to learn more about the entrance process.

This technical writing course prepares students with the skills required for writing in professional contexts. Students will learn to produce documents reflecting different types and styles of technical communication, including technical descriptions, proposals, reports, online documents, and instruction manuals. Students will also learn to organize information, write clearly and concisely, rigorously edit their work, cite sources appropriately, and apply APA formatting to a variety of documents. In addition, students will examine effective document design and the use of visual aids, and will be required to create and deliver presentations based on these principles.

This workshop is for participants who are new to the role of Volunteer ESL Tutor. It will orient participants to their role, to the needs of their adult ESL learners, and to relevant materials available online. Participants will learn to design thematic or task based lessons that address learner interests and needs while providing language input, opportunities to practice language skills, and feedback.