WEST (WORKPLACE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING PROGRAM)
VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY (VIU)

What:

The WEST Program (Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program) assists individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities to develop and gain workplace, life and essential literacy skills. Individuals will also have opportunities to work in local community businesses.

Where:

Building 205, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo V9G 1M5
Telephone: (250) 740-6162
Contact: Tanya Assaf
Email: tanya.assaf@viu.ca
Website: www.viu.ca/cap/access

When:

The WEST Program follows the university semester system.

How:

Contact Tanya for more information. There are tuition fees, however education grants are available for students with special needs to take this program.

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