The Community Worker Undergraduate Diploma at George Brown College is designed for individuals passionate about social justice and human rights, seeking to drive positive change within organizations and communities. You will explore critical issues such as poverty, housing, legal rights, discrimination, food justice, and immigration, developing the knowledge and skills to support diverse and historically marginalized populations. This program is ideal if you are committed to working in solidarity with communities to address systemic inequalities and advocate for a more equitable society.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over two years, integrating theoretical learning with practical application through extensive fieldwork placements. You will engage in courses covering essential areas like communicating across contexts, human rights in practice, sociology, community organizing, and Canadian social policy. Throughout your studies, you will develop crucial skills in anti-oppressive practices, critical analysis, group facilitation, and advocacy. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for impactful roles in social service agencies, community development initiatives, and advocacy organizations.