Ontario College Diploma in Community Worker (C101)

The Community Worker program prepares students to work for progressive social change with organizations, communities, and individuals across a range of issues such as poverty, housing, legal rights, discrimination, food justice, immigration and refugee settlement. The Community Worker (C101) program will teach you the knowledge and skills you need to work with diverse and historically marginalized individuals and communities on a range of concerns. If you are passionate about human rights and social justice, the two-year diploma program is for you. Whether you are a mature student, a high school graduate or a newcomer or looking for a career change, our diverse and committed student body is a core strength of our program. This program is proud to be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. If you are an alumnus of the program from 50 years ago, please contact the program coordinator. This is an approved education program by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Upon graduation of this program, you may apply to receive the additional designation of RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker). Extra fees may apply.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
• grade 12 English (C or U)

Note: Attending an information session is highly recommended.

** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.