100% of last year's  grads who responded to a college survey found employment in the field within six months of graduation, earning an average annual salary of over $34000


More than half of the program is devoted to working with persons between the ages of 8 and 21 who are in residential, school or community based settings.

We have a number of articulation agreements with universities. In other words, you will be granted advanced standing if you choose to pursue your studies at the University level.

Requests from employers for qualified Child and Youth Workers are at a record high.

In addition to earning a 3 year diploma, graduates receive certificates in Suicide Intervention and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Your professors are dedicated to making you feel comfortable in your learning
You are a member of our overall team!!!!!!!!

 

                               

Advanced Standing in the CYW program: Applicants with a University degree in the Humanities or a 2 to 3  year college diploma in a Human Service Program, who have related experience with  children and/or youth may be eligible for an advanced standing program of study. Please contact the coordinator Jean Sauve  for more details.

OSAP(Ontario Student Assistance Program)  Want a Student Loan? Apply ONLINE!!!!!

Once you have applied you will receive important information about prerequisites.

Also, you will be invited to write an English test which is equivalent to a Grade 12 level

If you are looking for a volunteer placement please contact the Volunteer Centre of Ottawa-Carleton  or call at 736-5270

If you have any questions please contact Jean Sauve, Coordinator of the Child and Youth Worker Program Tel 727-4723 ext 5370

You can also contact our administrative team at (613) 727-4723 extension 7776

How do I apply to the Child an Youth Worker Program?
Information about completing your application appears on the college Admissions page.

Who should apply for this program?
If you have an interest in working with children and teens who are challenged by emotional, social and learning difficulties.then this is the program for you. Graduates work within three possible settings: residential, school and community.

Are there any additional tests I have to take in order to qualify for admission to the Child and Youth Worker Program?
Beyond a grade 12 diploma or its equivalent, you are asked to complete an English test (Grade 12 level) and 80 hours of volunteer work. (see below)
As part of the admission process, you are strongly urged to complete an 80 hour volunteer placement within a recognized social agency or school. You can volunteer with any age group as long as you are targeting those clients who have above average needs ex. persons with special needs, the elderly. High School Co-ops are acceptable. Remember that you cannot be "filing" or doing other clerical work. You must be working directly with clients.
The main purpose of this pre-program placement is to gauge your readiness for the program. During your selected placement, you will identify a contact person who will complete a questionnaire or letter of reference identifying your performance according to prescribed criteria such as initiative, team work and advocacy for clients. (Please note that for September 2004, the 80 hour volunteer placement will no longer be mandatory. However, for your own program readiness, we recomment that you complete some type of prior volunteer experience.)

When will I know if I have been accepted into the Child and Youth  Worker Program?
Dates for offers of admission to be sent to applicants appear on the college Admissions page.

I have completed some University and/or  Community College courses Will I get credit for any of my
previous course work?
If you have course work that you believe is relevant to the C.Y.W. program you may receive exemptions for some courses. Please review the program curriculum and determine which of the courses you
think you may qualify to be exempted from. Prior university work or college work will only be considered.  When you have a list of potential exemptions contact the coordinator of the C.Y.W. program and make an appointment to review your information.

How many people are accepted into the program each September?
Due to recent field demand the program quota has been increased from 70 to 90. Therefore, your chances of being  accepted into the program are excellent. Apply today

How much is tuition for the program?
Tuition costs are outlined on the fees page in the registrar's webpage.

How much do text books cost?
Text book costs are outlined on the program curriculum pages under the title Fees and
Expenses.

How do I apply for financial assistance?
Information about student assistance is contained on the Financial Assistance page of the Alogonquin
site.

What field placements are included in the program?
The C.Y.W. program provides students with over 1,000 hours of official field placement hours. We offer a wide range of placement choices 

Can I get a job in the field while I am in the program?
Currently there are many opportunities for students in the program to work in the field while in the
program. Our program website identifies a variety of part time and summer jobs.

What kinds of jobs are available when I graduate?
Graduates of the program find employment in residential,school or community based settings. There are also entrepreneurial opportunities

What is the job placement rate for graduates of this program?
According to our latest college graduate survey, 95% of graduates are working

What is the average salary earned by graduates of the program?
Again according to our official survey, our graduates make an average starting salary of $31,500

Does Algonquin have a residence on campus?
A new residence is now open. A second residence will be built in the near future

How do I find a place to live off-campus?
The housing referral service offers support to those applicants looking for off campus housing.

Where can I find out more about the city?
Ottawa.com is a recently launched web site with extensive information about living in the National
Capital Region.