College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker (1207)

The College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto is a two-year college diploma that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

You will prepare to support people with developmental disabilities to live full, included lives — person-directed support, communication, behavioural support, health and advocacy — with supervised placements. Community-health support roles align with recognised PGWP health-linked fields (confirm CIP). Graduates work as developmental services and disability support workers in residential, community and educational settings, where demand is strong.

Delivered at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto. This field aligns with the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; confirm the program's CIP code on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list, as the final decision rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Developmental Services Worker, Disability Support Worker and Community Living Support Worker, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.