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