June 2022 Newsletter – Indigenous College Prep Program from Erica Potvin
We were so excited to see some of our Indigenous College Prep students graduate at the Camosun convocation on June 14. A big congratulations to all students who completed and accomplished so much this school year!
The next intake for the Indigenous College Prep program is September 2022. It is an 8–12-month full-time certificate program delivered at SAEC that helps students get prepared and feel confident to enter the college or university program of their choosing. In the ICP program students strengthen their academic skills, build on their self-awareness, explore their strengths, and reflect on their cultural heritage. The admission requirement is a C in English 11 (or equivalent). There are still a few seats left for the fall intake, so if you are interested, please reach out soon.
We are thrilled about the new Health and Human Services exploratory programming that will be offered at the Saanich Adult Education Centre this fall. This opportunity offers Indigenous learners the chance to explore a variety of Camosun programs such as: Early Learning & Care, Mental Health & Addictions, Community Family & Child Studies, Education Assistant & Community Support, and Indigenous Studies tuition free! Learners will develop a clear understanding of what each program entails and will be able to make a well-informed decision on the route they want to take with their education. Students will also be able to transfer at least two courses to their program of choice to ensure a reduced course load in their first year on campus. The admission requirement for this programming is a C+ in English 12 (or equivalent). This one-time opportunity is being offered full-time or part-time from September 2022 – April 2023. If this interests you, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
We also continue to offer Adult Basic Education math and English upgrading for anyone interested in taking the first steps towards going back to school. The next intake for ABE upgrading is September 2022. We are so grateful to continue to support students on their educational journey. If you feel like you’re ready to go back to school, please do not hesitate to reach out, we are here to help.
Erica Potvin
Indigenous IA/ Program Assistant
778-426-7141
