The Community Integration Through Co-operative Education (CICE) program is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and other significant learning challenges interested in pursuing post-secondary education and experiencing College life. Through modified programming and field placement opportunities, this pathway program will help you develop skills that will prepare you to transition to volunteer or paid employment.
NOTE: This program is available to domestic students only.
Applications for September 2023 are now open. Apply today!
Find your career
This program will support you in the development of vocational skills, preparing you to transition to volunteer or paid employment on a part-time or full-time basis in a field that interests you.
Students will work towards fulfilling the following vocational learning outcomes during the CICE program:
- Assess personal and professional abilities, strengths and methods to enhance job performance and well-being.
- Communicate and collaborate in the work environment using skills, strategies and techniques that contribute to the achievement of goals.
- Maintain an individual development plan that identifies personal and professional goals to enhance self-satisfaction and employability.
- Review the resources, services and employment opportunities offered by community agencies to best align these offerings with personal needs and circumstances.
- Develop and implement interpersonal skills and strategies to enhance self-satisfaction and employability.
Our grads get great jobs!
Office Administrator, Brighton Springs – Sarah MacDonald, 2019 CICE graduate
Home Depot, Belleville – Josh Ferris Quade, 2019 CICE graduate
Construction, CICE graduate
How You'll Learn
Choose a program area of concentration from the College calendar at the onset of the program and take modified courses within that program each semester.
In addition, CICE students complete core programming that covers the following topics:
- Numeracy
- Communications
- Job readiness skills
- Computer skills
- Workplace safety skills
Experiential Learning
Students will benefit from participation in field placements intended to help develop or enhance vocational skills and community involvement. The program will enable participants to function more independently in their community as they transition to the workforce.
- Semester One
- CICE1001 Computer Literacy
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This course is designed to introduce you to computer use for internet research, professional communication, and file management for your academic success.
- CICE1003 Professional Development 1
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This course will assist you to prepare for future employment or volunteer roles by exploring how your interests, strengths and abilities contribute to your future goals. You will begin your professional portfolio and engage in self-awareness class activities.
- CICE1006 Transitioning to College
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This course will facilitate your transition into a post-secondary learning environment and facilitate growth and development into a competent student and potential employee. In addition, content related to placement preparation, self-awareness and advocacy, self-management of health, nutrition, meal planning, the importance of exercise and the understanding of health relationships will be covered
- Semester One (Elective Group 1 )
- CICV1000 Vocational Elective 1
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Course description not available
- CICV1003 Vocational Elective 2
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Course description not available
- Notes
- Select 1 courses from above
- Semester Two
- CICE1004 Communications 1
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This course will build on first semester classes by further facilitating success as a student and potential employee by focusing on effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal. You will develop skills related to numeracy for daily life.
- WKPL1015 Field Placement 1
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This is the first of three work placement opportunities.
Co-requisite: CICE 1005
- CICE1005 Workplace Preparation
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This course will provide the student with an awareness of basic safety practices in the workplace and facilitate the learning of personal accountability.
Co-requisite: WKPL 1015
- Semester Two (Elective Group 1 )
- CICV1001 Vocational Elective 3
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Course description not available
- CICV1002 Vocational Elective 4
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Course description not available
- Notes
- Select 2 courses from above
- Semester Three
- CICE2000 Communications 2
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This course will continue to focus on concepts learned in Communications 1 to further facilitate success as a student and future employee or volunteer. Topics covered include speech writing, presentations, reading comprehension strategies and numeracy for daily life
- WKPL2041 Field Placement 2
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This is the second of three workplace opportunities facilitating higher-level learning. This course builds on concepts introduced in WKPL 1015 and continues to develop your future employability skills. Weekly group discussions focus on your experiences on placement by self-evaluation and goal setting. Topics include effective workplace communication, feedback in the workplace, problem solving, accountability, available community services, and job search strategies.
- CICE2001 Professional Development 2
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In this course you will build on skills acquired in CICE 1003, Professional Development 1 with the opportunity to manage and reflect on your personal growth based on your experiences in placement and your academic performance. You will consider aspects of how to increase self-confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem, and your effectiveness with interpersonal relationships. Professional growth will focus on continuing to build your career portfolio from Career Preparation, CICE 1003 and enhancing employability skills such as interviewing, taking initiative and additional essential skills and maintaining personal wellness strategies.
- Semester Three (Elective Group 1 )
- CICV2000 Vocational Elective 5
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Course description not available
- CICV2001 Vocational Elective 6
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Course description not available
- Notes
- Select 2 courses from above
- Semester Four
- WKPL2042 Field Placement 3
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This is the third and final workplace opportunity.
Co-requisite: CICE 2002
- CICE2004 Leadership & Advocacy for Self and Others
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This course will allow students to explore and understand the importance of leadership skills and advocacy, as they relate to the workplace.
- CICE2002 Transitioning to the Workplace
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This course will prepare students for their transition into the workplace and the development of a skills-based portfolio, résumé, interview skills, etc.
- Semester Four (Elective Group 1 )
- CICV2002 Vocational Elective 7
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Course description not available
- CICV2003 Vocational Elective 8
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Course description not available
- Notes
- Select 2 courses from above
*Courses subject to change.
How much will it cost?
Approximate costs (2022 – 23)
- Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
- Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,462
- Total: $4,184.08
Additional costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.
*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies.
Bursaries and financial assistance
Loyalist has a number of scholarships, bursaries and academic awards available to students. Our Financial Aid Office can help you explore your options, or assist you with a student loan.
CICE Program Orientation
Join us for a virtual CICE Program Orientation on Thursday, January 26 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Contact CICE Program Coordinator Robin Schock at rschock@loyalistcollege.com if you would like to attend.
This is a mandatory session for interested applicants.
Admission Requirements
NOTE: This program is available to domestic students only.
Required academic preparation
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD/OSSGD) or Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)
OR
Be at least 19 years of age
AND
Applicants must meet the admission criteria as follows:
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- Demonstrate academic needs which require curriculum modification in order to succeed.
- Attend a program orientation session and campus tour.
- Participate in an admission interview to determine program suitability, interest and personal goals.
- Require support for note-taking in class, locating jobs, on-the-job support, etc.
- Have a level of independence that precludes constant support.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the program.
- Identify types of support required.
- Provide a confidential reference from an individual of their choice (family members excluded).
- CICE Students must provide their own transportation to and from the College and field placements.
Please Note: Students will need a laptop for their studies. Chromebooks are not suitable as a personal computer due to incompatibility with Loyalist’s Learning Management Systems. We recommend purchasing a PC laptop with a windows operating system to support your studies while at Loyalist College.
Applications for September 2023 are now open.
Learn how to apply by reviewing our CICE application map.
Apply Today!
Note: Due to enrolment limitations, priority will be given to students who have not previously been enrolled in a CICE program.
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