College Diploma - Social Service Worker (1203)

The College Diploma - Social Service 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 individuals, families and communities facing social challenges — counselling and interviewing skills, human development, social policy, group work and anti-oppressive practice — with supervised placements. Social service work appears among recognised PGWP-aligned community-health fields (confirm CIP). Graduates register with the OCSWSSW and work across community agencies, shelters and family services.

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 Social Service Worker, Community Support Worker and Case Worker/Aide, 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.