by Ruby Arsenault, Employment Coach/Facilitator with the Tignish Employment Resources (ER) Centre
Holland College West Prince Campus is pleased to announce the return of the Human Services program for the fall of 2023. “This will be the fourth intake for the program,” says Heidi Morgan, Campus Manager.
There are currently eight students who will graduate from the program this May with another 18 students set to graduate from the program in May 2024. The target enrollment for this program is 18 students.
“There is a huge demand in the field, and we are happy to say the majority of our first cohort are working in the field,” says Instructor Cindy Howard. “Our second cohort doesn’t graduate until May, and some students have already accepted positions and are currently working in the field.”
In the two-year Human Services program, you will develop the knowledge and skills to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. You will also learn about various intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, and develop practical skills to assist individuals with disabilities.
“The program continues to be highly valued on PEI,” says Heidi. “It consistently addresses new and emerging trends in the field of disabilities.”
Some admission requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Grade 12 academic English, minimum of 65% · Two letters of reference, one personal and one from an employer or a teacher · Standard First Aid and CPR Level C from a recognized First Aid/CPR provider
- Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) certificate
- Resumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program
Graduate opportunities
- Government and private agencies in residential, vocational, and educational settings
- Preschool, employment, and community support programs
- Organizations that provide support to individuals who have intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental illness
- Agencies and organizations that provide services to seniors
- Individuals or families for the provision of community support, academic and/or social programming, or respite care.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
or to apply, call 902-853-6040. Click here
Need assistance with your application? Contact the Recruitment Advisors at Recruitment@hollandcollege.com
For assistance with resumé preparation, contact
Tignish Employment Resource Centre at 902-882-2498
or Alberton Employment Resource Centre at 902-853-2646
For funding information, contact CDS-West Prince Career Development Services at 902-859-2776.
