The program is particularly valuable to individuals in rural areas who are unable to attend classes at the college because of other commitments. The college has adopted the self-directed learning model in which students are encouraged to learn without competition, gaining competency at their own speed. Learning guides accompany each module of the program. They guide the student through the objectives and explain precisely the items to be practised and applied in assignments to be submitted for evaluation. Young is the Department Head of Telematics Applications and an instructor in the teleworking program.
Teleworking involves training people to work out of their homes through distance technology.
The College offers a two-year program for people with little or no background in the field of information technology and distance education. The Teleworking program is spread over four semesters with a wide variety of electives. Courses include Introduction to DOS, Electronic Spreadsheets, Wordprocessing, the Information Industry, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, and Communications. Instructors Doug Young and Judy Greene maintain close contact with the students by providing them with a wide range of assistance. A technical support team helps students set up their computers, connect electronically with the college and install software.