Work that Makes a Difference
If you have a passion for working with people and want to learn how you can help create meaningful social change, consider applying to our Social Service Worker (SSW) program. Whether it’s working with individuals, families, communities or government, you’ll learn how challenges that face urban communities, like mental health, homelessness and poverty, impact everyone regardless of social status. By examining fundamental issues like these you’ll gain a deep understanding of how systemic barriers can impact marginalized communities. You’ll also learn to identify what opportunities exist for change and what role you can play in shaping the future.
Students who succeed in this program often have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Interested in a career in human services but don’t have the academic qualifications?
Our Human Services Foundations preparatory program will help you strengthen your academic skills and prepare you for entry-level employment in the human services sector and/or further education in a variety of human services-related diploma programs.
Apply Now and Start in January 2025
Human Services Foundations (A113)
Apply to this one-year (two-semester) preparatory program to strengthen your academic skills. This program will prepare you for entry-level employment in the human services sector and/or further education in human services-related diploma programs.
Apply Now and Start in May 2025
Social Service Worker (Accelerated) (C135)
Apply to this condensed program stream if you have an existing diploma or Bachelor’s Degree.
Apply Now and Start in September 2025
Social Service Worker (C119)
Apply to this two-year program stream if you have a high school diploma or are a mature student.
Human Services Foundations (A113)
Apply to this one-year (two-semester) preparatory program to strengthen your academic skills. This program will prepare you for entry-level employment in the human services sector and/or further education in human services-related diploma programs.
Hands-On Experience
To solidify classroom theory, we’ve designed our program to include a significant amount of field experience. Regardless of which program stream you enrol in, you’ll be immersed in the field for approximately 550 hours over two academic semesters. And, with over 350+ agency and community partnerships across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you’ll have access to a variety of organizations that deal directly with social services, community development, social justice or advocacy initiatives.
Have questions?
Contact School of Social & Community Services at:
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2185 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Email: communityservices@georgebrown.ca
To contact one of our Social Service Worker Program Co-ordinators, please email sswcoordinators@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
