Workforce Development & Continuing Education’

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (EVENING CLASSES FOR THE LABOUR FORCE)

Why Choose Workforce Development?

Student support services – psychotherapy, psychosocial support
Affordability – from $259,160 per year accompanied by flexible payment arrangements
Certificate courses from $23,000
Accessibility – Blended approach to delivery, Microsoft Teams Platforms for synchronous/live sessions, Moodle VLE for assessments and electronic knapsack, Multiple approaches to matriculate into the programmes, contactless business services (online application, online payment, online registration)
Academic Advisory System, Student Leaders Network, Student Management System (iSIMS)
Multiple Conference Rooms for student presentations

Associate Degree Requirements

5 OR MORE CSEC SUBJECTS

You may enter the programme with 5 subjects including English and Math, and 3 others. If you do not have Math, you are allowed to take Foundation Concept Math 1 and 2 in the first 2 semesters. If you do not have English, you are allowed to take Foundations in English 1 and 2 in the first 2 semesters.
Alternatives to Math and English (City & Guilds, College courses Foundation Concept Math 1 and 2, Foundations in English 1 & 2)

No CSEC, CXC, GCE? MATURE ENTRY

Applicants may be assessed for entry using the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Minimum of 2 CSEC subjects or equivalent needed
Must be over the age of twenty-five (25), with a minimum five (5) years work experience
Portfolio documenting work experience, and professional development courses, awards, voluntary service, goals and objectives
NVQJ level 3 and level 4 qualifications may also be assessed for entry
Individual applications for mature entry are assessed on a case-by-case basis through the CCCJ

CAREERS LINKED TO DEGREE PROGRAMS

(All Programmes will have a learn more button which takes them to the page on the website that will provide more information on the course)

NB: To be accepted into a B.Sc. program a student must have an A.Sc. in a relevant field usually from the CCCJ institutions or an affiliated tertiary institution.

A.Sc. Health and Wellness Tourism Careers: Health and Wellness Coach, Lifestyle Coach, Customer Service Health Representative, Health Care Industry Assistant (Spa Facilty and Hotel Spa)

B.Sc. Plant Science Careers: Agronomist, Landscaper, Horticulturalist, Entomologist, Soil Scientist, Biochemist, Crop Consultant, Botanist, Farm Manager, Agricultural Engineer and Irrigation Specialist

Entry requires a A.Sc. in a related field of Agriculture from CCCJ or CASE.

A.Sc. Agriculture Technology Careers: Landscape and Horticulture Technician, Greenhouse Technician, Asst. Farm Manager, Extension Officer, Agricultural Sales Agent, Livestock Technician, Farm Equipment Maintenance Technician, Farm Equipment Operator

A.Sc. Agro-Processing Careers: Production Supervisor, Inventory Supervisor, Purchasing Officer, Distribution Officer, Food Technologist, Nutrition Coach, Warehouse Supervisor and Production Assistant.

ASc. and B.Sc. in Business Administration Careers: Financial services, Banking, Accounting, Auditing, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Logistics, Hospitality, Customer Services

A.Sc. and B.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Careers in: Culinary Arts, Hotel Services, Hospitality Management, Customer Service Delivery, Hospitality Training.

Asc. And Bsc in Social Work careers: Social Worker, Social Welfare Officer, Child Development Officer, Elderly Care, Social Care Services, Counselor, Psychologist, Mediation Officer, Career Coach.
Asc and Bsc in MIS careers in: Computer Systems Administrator, Search Engine Optimisation Specialist, information Security Analyst, App Developer, Data scientist, Software Engineer

Associate of Science in Architecture and Construction Technology careers in: Architect,

Building Inspector, Construction Manager, Contract Administrator, Cost Estimator, Field Engineer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Job Expeditor, Building Design, Draughtsman.

Current Office Work Hours (9-5pm Monday to Thursdays and 9-4pm Fridays)