1. Adult Basic Education & Centre for Continuing Studies E d u c a t i o n f o r y o u r l i f e

2. Adult Basic Education Providing a Second Chance - Inspiring Minds and Opening Doors

3. Adult Basic Education Ryan Glover enrolled in ABE without a place to live, recovering from a meth addiction. Now, clean for 5 years, Ryan is helping people on the street turn their lives around through education.

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5. Three generations of students study at VIU – TJ Bickerton, (ABE) Mom Deb Bickerton, (ABE) Grandma Irene Kopec

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7. Aboriginal Feast hosted by Career & Academic Planning

8. Adult Basic Education Sophie Lee enrolled in VIU’s nursing degree after completing ABE courses.

9. Adult Basic Education Dr. Tanya Griffiths credits her ABE experience at the Cowichan Campus for encouraging her to pursue a career in science. After completing her Biology degree at VIU, she completed her PhD at UBC.

10. Adult Basic Education inspiring stories

11. Centre for Continuing Studies We build relationships with industry representatives to ensure our graduates are well prepared for employment in various fields.

12. Centre for Continuing Studies “This Program has definitely changed the direction in my life.” -Natalie Volen, VIU 2009 Graduate Esthetics

13. Centre for Continuing Studies “I am so proud to have VIU Esthetics Certificate on my resume.” -Kelly Strangways, VIU 2009 Graduate Esthetics

14. Centre for Continuing Studies Felicia VIU 2008 Graduate 100% of our Sterile Supply Technician graduates are employed in the field since the program began in 2006.

15. Centre for Continuing Studies Kim lost her job when a local mill shut down. She is thrilled to be working in the health care field. Sterile Supply Technician Graduate, VIU 2009

16. Centre for Continuing Studies We prepare students for the critical role of hospital unit coordination. -VIU 2010 Graduate on practicum at Cowichan District Hospital

17. Centre for Continuing Studies Our graduates also work in Long Term Care Facilities.

18. Centre for Continuing Studies The B-Step Program A preparatory program and partnership between VIU, CSETS, House of Friendship and Cowichan Tribes All 17 graduates enrolled in VIU Trades programs.

19. Centre for Continuing Studies New Faller Training A partnership between VIU, and The BC Forest Safety Council

20. Centre for Continuing Studies Grandkids University Planting seeds for future students

21. Centre for Continuing Studies creating meaningful experiences together

22. Centre for Continuing Studies developing performers Summer Jazz Program

23. Centre for Continuing Studies keeping minds active

24. Centre for Continuing Studies and learning about each other in our communities

25. Centre for Continuing Studies and communities further away Travel Tours: Florence, Italy Salisbury, England Chinatown, Vancouver

26. Centre for Continuing Studies We enable access to quality education in flexible and innovative ways We strengthen the economic, cultural, and social fabric of our communities

27. Adult Basic Education & Centre for Continuing Studies E d u c a t i o n f o r y o u r l i f e