To ensure that students of Centennial College are presented with a number of options once they graduate, many of the school's programs have forged relationships with post-secondary institutions that allow students to apply academic credit towards further study.

One such offering is the Social Service Worker program. After completing two years worth of studies, students can go on to apply for programs with Athabasca University, Griffith University, Ryerson University, Royal Roads University an...

There is a huge demand for qualified and trained social service workers (SSWs) in Canada. The profession is concerned with helping individuals, families and communities to resolve their problems and enhance their well-being. And those who are engaged in social service work wear many hats. They act as advisers, counsellors, caretakers, therapists, administrators and social change supports on any given day.

Though these roles may seem extremely diverse and to require almost limitless range of k...

The field of social work entails working with individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Professionals in this area assist a range of clients in developing skills and the abilities to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems.

At Centennial College's Social Service Worker program, students spend two years learning how to effectively carry out the above tasks. Through interactive learning opportunities - inc...