Upgrade your skills, upgrade your life 

As one of the oldest departments at UFV, the Upgrading and University Preparation (UUP) department has helped thousands of students reach their educational and career goals.  The UUP department provides programming for adults of all backgrounds and ages, including those with special needs. 

Courses offered through our Adult Basic Education (ABE) program help adults

• upgrade their basic literacy and numeracy skills for personal benefit or entry into the work force;
• complete high school to earn the BC adult graduation diploma (Adult Dogwood);
• prepare for the General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency test;
• meet employment requirements; or
• complete prerequisite courses for post-secondary programs.

Our Training in Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge for the Workplace (Workplace TASK) program offers students with disabilities the opportunity to gain self-management and employment skills and develop realistic career objectives in their chosen field while in the classroom.

The Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor Training (VALT) program is designed for volunteers or professionals who want to develop or advance their ability to tutor literacy-level learners in post-secondary or community settings.

We provide programming in our Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission campuses, so explore our website to learn about our programs and how we can help you reach your goals and move toward a brighter future.

Sue Brigden,
UUP Department Head