Program Info

Community Integration through Co-operative Education is a two-year, post-secondary, modified program designed for individuals with learning challenges, such as, intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health issues, and other related challenges. The program provides students with an opportunity to enhance their academic skills through regular college classes, while developing vocational abilities through career-related, field placement experiences.

Students choose an area of concentration from Lambton’s many program offerings, based on seat availability. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive an Ontario College Certificate in CICE from Lambton College.

Our team of CICE Learning Strategists and the Employment Liaison, provide students with assistance in class, weekly tutoring outside the classroom, and job coaching. Students receive supports in the form of modifications and accomodations. Through the CICE program, students with learning challenges, have the exciting opportunity to complete a college program, with courses tailored through a modification process, to fit their individual academic abilities.

Students Must:

• Have a level of independence which precludes constant support
• Demonstrate academic needs which require curriculum modification in order to succeed
• Be able to arrange their own transportation to and from the college, including field placement experiences

Admission Requirements

O.S.S.D. or O.S.S.C. or equivalent
-or-
Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes and be out of high school for at least one year
-and-
Must attend an interview, complete a resume and complete and submit an Advocate Reference Form.

It is strongly recommended that applicants meet with the Coordinator of the CICE program prior to applying to Ontario Colleges to ensure this program is appropriate.

If accepted, students will be required to obtain (at their own expense) a current Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check and College Health Screen Card. Students will also be required to attend a CICE orientation in August. More details on this will follow once the applicant is accepted..

Employment Opportunities

Graduates have a variety of employment opportunities, depending on the area of concentration they have chosen to study. For example, a student who has taken most of his/her courses in the Early Childhood Education stream may become an Early Childhood Education assistant. A student who focuses in the Office Administration area of study may secure employment as an office assistant. As well, some students may choose to enter other College programs after completing the program, if admission requirements are met.