As a student of Human Services programs, you'll study toward a rewarding career that nourishes your passion for helping others.
We focus on a humanistic framework to encourage and support you in pursuit of personal fulfillment and employment goals. You’ll get relevant, current and responsive attention and training in our Human Services certificate and diploma programs, designed to provide the skills and competencies to enable your success in further education and your career.
An exciting professional development opportunity for experienced support workers! If you already work in the community support worker field, you can earn an associate certificate to take your career to a new level.
You will learn how to create programs and environments that are child-centered, nurturing and rich for supporting child development. Our program incorporates a variety of teaching learning strategies including: Case study and theoretical analysis, cooperative and experiential learning and practical application of knowledge and skills in a six week practicum.
Do you have a strong desire to support others through a challenging and rewarding career. As an Education Assistant & Community Support Worker, you'll help children and adults living with disabilities, along with their families, teachers and other support professionals. Earn your certificate at Selkirk College in nine months and be employment ready.
As a Human Services Diploma graduate, you will work with a variety of community members in this caring profession. These programs provide the second year of training in a specific human services field, and prepare students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.
If you are already studying or working in the human service or health care fields, you can earn an advanced certificate in Mental Health and Additions to take your career to a new level. Focused on the specific needs of clients coping with mental health and addictions, you’ll be versed for a variety of workplace settings and challenges.
Your sense of caring may have come naturally or perhaps your life has been touched by circumstances that kindle a sense of empathy and a desire to be of service. If you have a desire to support people in times of need and crisis, a career in social services may be for you. Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW) graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of workers is predicted over the next five years.