Selkirk College

Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program

Selkirk College
Overview

Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program

Do you have a strong desire to support others through a challenging and rewarding career. As an Education Assistant & Community Support Worker, you'll help children and adults living with disabilities, along with their families, teachers and other support professionals. Earn your certificate at Selkirk College in nine months and be employment ready.

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Consider This Program If You Are

  • Caring and empathetic
  • Genuinely interested in working with people
  • Comfortable advocating for others
  • Flexible and able to adapt to diversity
  • A good communicator

Prepare for Leadership

  • Ready for work as an Educational Assistant, Community Support Worker or Job Coach
  • You will be prepared for lifelong learning and continued post-secondary education
  • Foster your commitment to personal and professional wellness
  • Develop your working knowledge of the importance of community partnerships

Depth in the Development of

  • Knowledge (head)
  • Solid value base (heart) and
  • Professional skills practice (hands)

Assist Others With 

  • Life Skills
  • Recreation
  • Residential
  • Supported Employment

Transfer Opportunities

Your Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program Certificate serves as your prerequisite for entry into the following Human Services Diploma Specialty for a total of two years of study at Selkirk:

  • Child and Youth Care Specialty

The Social Service Worker Human Services Diploma Specialty can be taken by Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program graduates - additional bridging courses are required.  This program also transfers to related universities.

Degree Awarded
Diploma (2-Year UG)
Start Dates

04 Sep 2024

Duration
2 Years
Cost of Living
CAD 10,000
Fees
Application Fee (one-time)
CAD 100
Tuition Fee (per year)
CAD 11,890
Cost of Living (per year)
CAD 10,000
Intakes
Starting Date Open 04 Sep 2024
Submission Deadlines (Onshore/Offshore) 01 May 2024 / 01 May 2024
Selkirk College

At Selkirk College, with classrooms and communities nestled within the welcoming West Kootenay and Boundary regions of British Columbia, students feel like home.

Since 1966, Selkirk College has been providing innovative and unique learning opportunities through 60+ nationally recognized programs. Selkirk International is committed to welcoming students from around the world and providing opportunities for all Selkirk College students to have an international experience as a part of their studies.

At Selkirk College, Canadian and international students study side by side in over 60 different programs. Selkirk College is located in the Kootenays, a spectacular region of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows, and snow-capped mountains that is home to four of British Columbia's seven national parks.

Frequently Asked Questions
step 1
Complete application
Fill the Global application form
step 2
Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter
The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e. professional experience and academic scores
step 3
Block your seat
Upon receiving the offer letter, block your seat by paying a caution amount.
step 4
Document Submission
Submit self attested documents as per the lost of documents in the offer letter
step 5
Complete the payment
Pay the balance fee. 0% interest EMI options available.

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