Transitions to Technical and Engineering Careers

Program Overview

Transitions to Technical and Engineering Careers (TTEC) is a high impact program for unemployed internationally educated technical and engineering professionals. The program helps students develop their skills, find and retain employment, manage their careers, and adapt to the changing labour market. It consists of seven core courses designed to accelerate the language, cultural, and professional skills needed for the Canadian workplace.
Semester one consists of classroom instruction. Semester two is a work experience term designed to apply study materials to a technical work environment. Students who successfully complete the program will possess strong employability skills, strengthened communications skills, and AutoCAD skills that will help them secure employment in their respective technical fields.

Career Potential

Graduates from this program have been successful in finding employment in technical and engineering fields.

Admission Requirements

• Interview with program coordinator
• CLB assessment required (minimum CLB 5+)
• Evidence of experience in a trade or technical field (The program coordinator will evaluate your credentials before you are accepted into the program.)

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Transitions to Technical and Engineering Careers certificate

Tuition and Fees

Click here for 2009/2010 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Program Outline (2008/09)

This program is being reviewed and could undergo changes.

Year 1

Term 1
(16 weeks)

Term 2
(6 weeks)

Last updated: April 29, 2008