Social Service Worker Program (C119) George Brown College (GBC)
About this Program
Level: Social Service Worker Program (C119) - Diploma
Discpline: Social Work
Length: 4 semesters
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Program Description
The Social Service Worker (C119) two-year diploma program. will teach you the knowledge, values and skills you need to work directly with a wide range of people confronting the full breadth of social issues and challenges. If you have strong interpersonal skills, are committed to working toward a more just and equitable society by examining the dynamics of power, oppression, and social location - this program is for you. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for roles in a variety of agency settings, including mental health, homelessness, poverty, substance use and addictions, long-term care, criminal justice, crisis supports, and settlement and immigration.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.