Cert in Community Integration Through Co-Operative Education (CICE)

This program offers students with intellectual disabilities and other significant learning challenges the opportunity to pursue a postsecondary education, prepare for success in entry level work, build independence and self-advocacy skills for adult life. Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) EventsStudents and visitors can join us to learn more about the (CICE) program, meet the learning facilitators and staff and ask questions.CICE Information SessionPlease check back later for more dates coming soonRegisterCICE & Career Pathways Educator and Support Services Information Session.  This information session is designed specifically for educators and support services personnel, including EA's, SERTs. Guidance Counsellors, Teachers, Community Support Workers, etc., who support individuals that may have an interest in pursuing Post-Secondary Education in the CICE and/or Career Pathways programs at Mohawk College. If you are not an educator, please register for our other information sessions above.Registration required, meeting details will be sent closer to meeting dates.Registration dates:Please check back later for more dates coming soonRegister Now  Program Highlights Individualized program that allows you to experience all aspects of college life.Opportunities for personal growth through social engagement.Collaborative projects with other program areas.Students engage in a core curriculum and some elective option with individualized supports.Learning in an inclusive, person-centred environment.Participate in integrated courses in other program areas through core courses and academic experience courses.Please note that students are responsible to get themselves to campus from wherever they reside. Mohawk College does not provide assistance, coordination or funding for transportation to campus. Students are expected to get themselves to/from transportation and the CICE program space in the J Wing independently. Please speak with your program staff for information on OSAP funding, Hamilton Transit Services or services that may be available in your area.What you'll learnEnhance academic and vocational skills through modified programming to meet your individual needs.Strengthen basic numeracy, communications and computer skills.Build communication skills.Increase technology skills.Build independence and advocacy.Build on professional and work ready skills.Read our Frequently Asked Questions PDF (170kb)OpportunitiesStudent build an individualized and comprehensive transition plan upon completion of the programTransition plan is goal oriented and focuses on employment, education, independence and recreationStudents and graduates are encouraged to speak to faculty or staff about pathways Program LengthSeptember Intake - Start 2 academic years (period of 8 months each year)ORMay Intake - allows students to complete a two-year Certificate program in 16 months.Students will start in May and be in school for four continuous semesters: (Spring/Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)Students will not be off during the summer.