College Diploma - Educational Assistance and Adult Supports (0103)

Be prepared for two career paths in this unique dual focused program. As an Educational Support or a Developmental Support Worker, students are skilled and compassionate about supporting students and adults with exceptionalities in a community or educational based setting.

Program Highlights:

• Benefit from developing knowledge, skills and abilities to support people of all ages with a range of special needs in both educational settings and a variety of community agency settings.
• 400 hours of practical field placement experience in both educational and community settings supported by a Field Placement Officer, and many lead to employment.
• Graduates receive vocationally relevant certifications in Person Centred Training and Non Violent Crisis Intervention/Prevention.
• Students have many professional networking opportunities through school boards and community agencies.
• Benefit from this unique college program in developing knowledge, skills and abilities to work in education and community settings.

Career Opportunities

• Boards of education
• Developmental service agencies – community participation supports and services
• Developmental service agencies – residential services
• Private schools
• Recreational programs for persons with special needs
• Specialized agencies or associations
• Self-employment opportunities
• YMCA day and summer camps