Building Employment Success for Tomorrow (BEST)

(formerly Better Employment Strategies and Techniques)

Note: BEST courses are open to students in the BEST program only.

BEST 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.