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This unique Blockchain Development program at George Brown College in Toronto focuses on designing and implementing decentralized applications by leveraging blockchain technology. The three-semester program is designed to also thoroughly cover full stack development to give students all the tools they need to succeed in this emerging and exciting field.

Today, few organizations make any significant plans without thoroughly understanding the Information Technology (IT) implications. IT professionals are a vital part of decision-making business teams. George Brown College answers this need with its Computer Programmer Analyst program. The broad education in programming and IT analysis that it offers can provide you with a stable platform for career growth in the rapidly expanding and ever-changing world of information technology.

As the Information Technology (IT) sector continues to grow in Toronto and our industry partners report skills shortages, George Brown College is helping to meet employer demand by educating IT professionals who understand all aspects of computer systems. Our two-year Computer Systems Technician program provides students with a broad and in-depth technical base, through courses in the high-demand areas of system support, network administration and web technologies. The curriculum prepares graduates with the strong administration, troubleshooting and design skills they need for careers in IT.

The Computer Systems Technology program is designed with extensive input from industry and offers two optional specializations in its third year. The Networking specialization focuses on network security, voice-over-IP (VoIP) and wireless LANs. The Systems specialization focuses on mail server administration, content management systems (Collaboration), database administration and computer security. Both specializations include core courses on infrastructure virtualization (through the VMWare IT Academy) and cloud computing, along with best practices in Information Technology.

Whether it’s online or console, cell phone or PC-based, the game industry in Canada is large and growing rapidly. Game developers and publishers in the Greater Toronto Area range from small specialized units to mid-sized companies to Microsoft, Nintendo and other industry leaders. Computer programmers are the fundamental resource for companies that develop, produce, distribute and market computer-based games. In fact, our industry advisers tell us it is the technical skills that are most in demand – a demand that this George Brown program is focused on meeting.

This program is geared towards health-care and information systems professionals currently employed or with experience in a health-care or technology environment, or who have an interest in the advancement of information technologies in the health-care delivery sector.

The rapid growth in the deployment of and enhancements to information technology solutions in business settings over the past 10 years has thrust the Business Analyst/Information Technology (IT) Strategist into an increasingly prominent role throughout many sectors, including government, finance, healthcare and telecommunications. A crucial role in the software/system development life cycle, the Business Analyst gathers business requirements from various areas in the organization, and translates them into functional system design specifications that can be successfully executed by IT development teams. The role of the Business Analyst or Information Technology Strategist is often critical to increasing project success rates.

This one-year program teaches students a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying apps for iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets.

The Network and System Security Analysis (NaSSA) graduate certificate program at George Brown College is designed to meet the high demand for information system security analysts and related IT security professionals across multiple sectors – including consulting services, finance and health care. Students graduating from this program will enter into a specialized information and communication technology (ICT) field. They will have the capabilities to assess and evaluate security risks and threats to physical and digital infrastructure, develop and implement security contingency planning, and lead the development of policies and procedures to ensure that security risk is minimized.

Wireless communications are pervasive in our lives. They have grown in recent years to include everything from personal communications networks to governments, hospitals and neighbourhood businesses. And there’s no end in sight to the growth of our wireless world. George Brown’s leading-edge Wireless Networking postgraduate program is designed to put you at the centre of this exciting world by giving you high-demand skills in radio frequency (RF), cellular, broadband and advanced data communications.

Art and Design Foundation is a one-year certificate program that provides students with a broad base of expert knowledge and technical skills in the field of art and design. This program is designed for students who want to explore a variety of art and design disciplines, to develop their portfolio for further study, or for those who wish to enjoy learning creative skills in a studio-based environment.

Concept art is the most crucial stage in conceptualizing and driving the production process of video, games and film. Through a rigorous program of study, the 12-month graduate certificate in Concept Art for Entertainment at George Brown College in Toronto will expand artists’ techniques and creativity, to transform written ideas into visual experiences.

The postgraduate Design Management program prepares you for a career managing design strategically. This program builds the skills needed to lead a multidisciplinary design team to develop products and services based on strategic business objectives. The program also teaches the business skills necessary to manage a consultancy or corporate design division.

Video games have become one of the leading forms of artistic expression in the 21st century. The Digital Design – Game Design one-year graduate certificate is a rigorous program of study that focuses on the principles and techniques of video game design and production required to break into the industry.

Video games have become one of the leading forms of artistic expression in the 21st century. Game art requires a combination of talents, hard work and passion. The Game – Art three-year advanced diploma is a rigorous program of study that focuses on the principles and techniques of video game art creation required to break into the industry.

The Graphic Design program is an ideal training ground for the design profession. The program provides a strong overall understanding of design while also allowing you to select a major in either Communication Design, which prepares you for a corporate design career, or Advertising Design, which prepares you for a career in an advertising agency. In addition, design electives allow you to gain skills in areas such as illustration, motion, interaction, web, book and environmental design.

The Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design is a four-year degree that produces designers who can solve problems using human-centered, socially conscious and economically viable digital solutions.

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.

The Interactive Media Management program responds to a growing need within the design industry for a new skill set – one that crosses the traditional disciplinary boundaries of advertising, industrial, graphic and new media design.

Each September, a small group of students begin a nine-month program in Interdisciplinary Design Strategy at the Institute without Boundaries where they work as a team to research, design and realize a real-world project.

Apparel Technical Designers are the link between design and production as they transform a sketch into the full technical package required for manufacturing a product in quantity. This George Brown College graduate certificate program prepares graduates with apparel technical design skills for positions in the apparel industry. Graduates will have the skills to design and complete a collection using market analysis, trend research and computer-aided drafting and product lifecycle management technology. Quality and costing analysis will inform design choices as the full product specification package is completed and as collection projects are manufactured in an apparel manufacturing lab facility using appropriate and efficient manufacturing techniques.

This two-year diploma program is designed to allow students to develop a working knowledge of business management and technical skills necessary in the small to medium-sized business sector of the apparel fashion industry.

The Fashion Management program prepares you with essential knowledge and skills required to meet the Canadian fashion industry's core business needs. You will gain a deep understanding of textiles, manufacturing inputs and processes, and movement in the supply chain, as well as management of the value, costing and quality of apparel. You will also be able to apply the tools of marketing and merchandising to maximize product success in the market. This program is designed to meet the needs of today's Canadian market, which has shifted from a focus on manufacturing to product development, niche markets and omni-channel retail.

The Fashion Techniques and Design program prepares graduates for careers in garment manufacturing design rooms. This is a women's wear program that simulates, as closely as possible, the industry's standards, practices and facilities. You will use industrial machines and learn the essentials of technical illustration, pattern making, pattern grading and clothing construction. Additional core subjects include textiles, technical specifications and history of costume. Program electives allow you to select specific related subject areas, such as fashion show production, portfolio development, draping, lingerie, men's wear and bridal and evening wear. Computer skills in Adobe Illustrator, pattern drafting and pattern grading are included as core and elective courses and are continually upgraded to meet industry needs.

The Gemmology program teaches you to analyze and classify a wide variety of gem materials, both natural and artificially created. The program focuses on analyzing chemical and physical characteristics of gem and gem-like materials, and identifying different gems. The gem materials are classified into categories according to their desirable characteristics, which eventually determine the value of the gems. To accomplish the identification and classification, you use a number of specially designed instruments such as microscopes, spectroscopes, refractometers, polariscopes and others.

The International Fashion Management program focuses on the understanding of business practices, global marketing, logistics and supply chain management, as they relate to the fashion industry worldwide.

The Jewellery Arts program focuses on both the goldsmithing techniques and design skills that are necessary to succeed as a jewellery designer and goldsmith. You learn all aspects of jewellery making – sawing, filing, soldering, casting, forging and decorative metal techniques such as inlay, filigree and chasing, and the particulars of working with silver and gold and gemstones.

The Jewellery Essentials program provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in the jewellery industry. You will learn to saw, file, solder, grind, polish and finish metals including copper, brass, silver and gold. Fabrication and centrifugal casting techniques will be used to create jewellery pieces to high standards.

The Jewellery Methods program provides you with the skills and abilities necessary to succeed in this demanding profession as a goldsmith/bench jeweller. The essential skills of measuring, sawing, filing, soldering and finishing are stressed early in the program. Once essential skills are achieved, you study more advanced goldsmithing, jewellery repair, gemsetting and model making as well as jewellery elective subjects.

This Sustainable Fashion Production graduate certificate program prepares graduates to apply sustainability to the pre-production and manufacturing process for apparel. Pre-production analysis, selection of appropriate techniques and technology, flow and efficiency, human resource ethics, environmental concerns, and quality and costing are assessed and applied for the sustainable production of small batch apparel products. While the context of this program is apparel, the processes, management tools and knowledge could be applied to product development in other fields.

The Acting for Media program moves beyond acting for film and television and comprises the training needed to succeed as a screen actor whether for film, television, online, game, or interactive mediums. Students will learn to apply their craft as professional actors and voice-over artists to all media.

Commercial Dance (P106) is a 12-month certificate program graduating professional triple-threat dancers ready for a career in commercial dance.

Dance Performance (P105) is a rigorous and high-standard two-year diploma program that prepares ballet and contemporary dancers to launch a performance career in professional dance.

Dance Performance Preparation (P101) is a one-year certificate program offering high-standard technical and performance training, which will prepare graduates to pursue further dance studies and careers in dance.

This seven-week certificate program is specifically designed for actors who have graduated from recognized theatre schools and wish to acquire, develop and deepen their on-camera acting skills in order to move confidently between the worlds of stage and screen.

The Media Foundation program offers students in Toronto the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs.

The three-semester Screenwriting & Narrative Design graduate certificate program provides students with the knowledge, writing experience and hands-on skills necessary to become screenwriters for the ever-evolving media field, as well as narrative designers for game and interactive storytelling worlds.

With a strong mobile entertainment and gaming industry in North America, there's an increased demand for sound designers. Modelling standard industry workflows, George Brown College's Sound Design & Production program focuses on creating sound for film, television and games. Students work in collaboration with other media programs to create sound for shorts, animations and games.

The Theatre Arts – Performance program offers you vigorously concentrated, career-oriented training in the fundamental skills, practicalities, traditions and professionalism needed to work as a professional actor in theatre, television and film.

Theatre Arts – Preparation is a dynamic one-year program, specifically designed for students to obtain the basic skills required to compete for a place in professional theatre schools.

With media shifting away from traditional models of broadcasting towards new and innovative methods, a broader skill set is required. George Brown College’s Video Design & Production diploma program will expose students to traditional and emerging filmic techniques.

In George Brown College's Visual Effects graduate certificate program, students will expand upon concepts and techniques in 3D animation, motion graphics, or audio/video editing for film and television.

The Business Administration – Accounting three-year advanced diploma at George Brown College in Toronto provides you with the knowledge and skills required to perform a range of complex accounting functions including financial analysis, planning and control as well as using analytical and evaluation skills to support management functions, and collaborating in the design of an organization's internal control systems. The program includes auditing, corporate taxation, law and strategic management. This learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting.

The Business Administration – Accounting (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma at George Brown College in Toronto provides you with the knowledge and skills required to perform a range of complex accounting functions including financial analysis, planning and control as well as using analytical and evaluation skills to support management functions, and collaborating in the design of an organization's internal control systems. The program includes auditing, corporate taxation, law and strategic management. This learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting.

The Business Administration – Finance advanced diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the financial services sector. The financial services sector continues to grow and adapt to the needs of clients through the use of technology. People with customer service skills and knowledge of financial planning, call centre operations, investments and risk management are needed in this fast-paced environment.

The Business Administration – Finance (with work experience) advanced diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the financial services sector. The financial services sector continues to grow and adapt to the needs of clients through the use of technology. People with customer service skills and knowledge of financial planning, call centre operations, investments and risk management are needed in this fast-paced environment.

The Business – Accounting two-year diploma program provides you with a solid background in basic accounting concepts and practices, as well as broad-based business skills related to accounting application software, spreadsheets and databases, economics, communications, law and taxation. This rigorous learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting.

The Business – Finance diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the financial services sector. The financial services sector continues to grow and adapt to the needs of clients through the use of technology. People with customer service skills and knowledge of financial planning, call centre operations, investments and risk management are needed in this fast-paced environment.

Looking for a career that will allow you to help others achieve their financial and lifestyle goals? The George Brown College Financial Planning graduate certificate program in Toronto provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the field of financial services.

George Brown College's Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) is a four-year business degree program that was developed with employers to create graduates who can thrive in today's financial services industry. After the first year of studies, students can choose from either the Accounting or Financial Planning specialization.

In today's rapidly changing business world, organizations are realizing that their greatest asset is their employees, and that effective people management is a key factor in their overall success. The Business Administration – Human Resources program at George Brown College will provide you with a practical approach to human resources management, preparing you for a variety of careers within this exciting and growing field.

In today’s rapidly changing business world, organizations are realizing that their greatest asset is their employees and that effective people management is a key factor in their overall success. The Business Administration – Human Resources (with work experience) program at George Brown College will provide you with a practical approach to human resources management, preparing you for a variety of careers within this exciting and growing field.

The Business – Human Resources program at George Brown College provides students with a practical approach to human resources management that prepares them for a variety of careers within this growing field.

Change is inevitable in today’s business world. As companies embrace the challenges of adapting and enhancing their organizations, they must look to the strength of their people. An organization’s success depends largely on attracting and retaining the right people, developing employees to achieve maximum potential and ensuring their efforts are rewarded. The Human Resources Management program gives you these skills.

Harnessing the power of big data analytics, the Analytics for Business Decision Making eight-month graduate certificate program prepares students to do data analysis specific to multi-faceted business decision making needs. It is about developing information into knowledge, and converting that intelligence to action. This is primarily an online program, with the course work and instruction offered through a combination of traditional in-class, fully online and hybrid classes (which combine online delivery with some in-class instruction at the St. James Campus in Toronto). Note that approximately 40% of courses are delivered strictly online. Graduates will be prepared for careers in this high-demand area and learn the knowledge and skills needed to support real-world business decision making and planning through data insights, data management and data science.

The four-semester Business diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto prepares students to carry out a variety of business functions within local, national and global settings. Graduates will have demonstrated a practical understanding of key principles and practices necessary for success in the field of business.

The Business Administration program at George Brown College in Toronto is designed to offer the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business disciplines. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse team settings and lead projects with relevant and practical skills.

The Business Administration (with work experience) program at George Brown College in Toronto is designed to offer the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business disciplines. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse team settings and lead projects with relevant and practical skills.

The field of International Business encompasses a variety of disciplines, including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Graduates of the Business Administration – International Business program at George Brown College in Toronto will be prepared to perform management, negotiation, research, planning and other functions related to business in general and international business in particular.

The field of International Business encompasses a variety of disciplines, including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Graduates of the Business Administration – International Business (with work experience) program at George Brown College in Toronto will be prepared to perform management, negotiation, research, planning and other functions related to business in general and international business in particular.

Students in the Business Administration – Project Management program at George Brown College in Toronto will be prepared to manage project scope and change, project control, project staffing and risk management, provide motivation and goal setting, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in stand-alone project manager positions. Graduates of this program will have demonstrated their knowledge, skills and abilities related to business in general and project management in particular.

Students in the Business Administration – Project Management (with work experience) program at George Brown College in Toronto will be prepared to manage project scope and change, project control, project staffing and risk management, provide motivation and goal setting, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in stand-alone project manager positions. Graduates of this program will have demonstrated their knowledge, skills and abilities related to business in general and project management in particular.

Graduates of the Business Administration – Retail program at George Brown College in Toronto will develop the skills and knowledge to work in areas of retail such as store design, merchandising initiatives, logistics, inventory, security planning and plan-o-gramming. They will be able to work in diverse team settings and lead projects with relevant and practical skills. They will also be well prepared to seek further education.

Graduates of the Business Administration – Retail (with work experience) program at George Brown College in Toronto will develop the skills and knowledge to work in areas of retail such as store design, merchandising initiatives, logistics, inventory, security planning and plan-o-gramming. They will be able to work in diverse team settings and lead projects with relevant and practical skills. They will also be well prepared to seek further education.

Students in the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management program in Toronto will be prepared to perform marketing forecasting, demand management, production planning and other functions, in careers that include logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, planning and forecasting. The supply chain management courses in this program will allow graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to both business in general, and supply chain jobs in particular.

Students in the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) program in Toronto will be prepared to perform marketing forecasting, demand management, production planning and other functions, in careers that include logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, planning and forecasting. The supply chain management courses in this program will allow graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to both business in general and supply chain jobs in particular.

The Consulting graduate certificate program in Toronto prepares students for a career in consulting that could include working for a consulting firm, independently creating their own employment, or securing a business development role within an organization.

Looking to launch your own small business or grow your current one? In just eight months, our Entrepreneurship Management program in Toronto will provide you with the skills, knowledge and support to design a full business plan that includes business research, marketing, financing and web strategy.

The field of international trade can seem as large and complex as the world itself, encompassing disciplines such as strategic planning, law, finance, logistics and marketing. The International Business Management postgraduate program at George Brown College in Toronto simplifies the complex field of international business with dynamic and interactive teaching methods, including case analysis and guest speakers.

Graduates of the Project Management graduate certificate program in Toronto will be prepared to manage project scope and change, provide innovation and goal setting, project control, project staffing, risk management, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in stand-alone project manager positions. Graduates will have demonstrated their knowledge, job skills, soft skills and abilities related to business in general and project management in particular.

The Business Administration – Marketing program in Toronto will open doors to opportunities in the exciting and fast-moving field of marketing. Marketing at George Brown is more than textbooks and lectures. Our learning is hands-on and project-based, and this program provides opportunities for case studies as well as real-world projects that can involve industry partners. It also includes advanced marketing subject matter such as digital marketing courses, international marketing courses, marketing research courses, and marketing strategy courses.

The advanced diploma Business Administration – Marketing program will open doors to opportunities in the exciting and fast-moving field of marketing. Marketing at George Brown in Toronto is more than textbooks and lectures. Our learning is hands-on and project-based, and this program provides opportunities for case studies as well as real-world projects that can involve industry partners. It also includes advanced marketing courses in digital marketing, international marketing, marketing research, and marketing strategy. This program (B158) is offered with work experience.

The four-semester Business – Marketing diploma opens doors to opportunities in the exciting and fast-moving field of marketing. The marketing programs at George Brown College in Toronto are more than textbooks and lectures. Our learning is hands-on and project-based, incorporating case studies and projects that can involve industry partners. Students also develop soft skills, including written and oral communication, business presentations and teamwork. After successful completion of the first year or second year, students can transfer into the three-year Business Administration – Marketing advanced diploma.

This Digital Media Marketing graduate certificate program offers engaging digital marketing courses that teach students the foundational knowledge and applied skills employers value in digital marketing. This program is delivered as a combination of traditional in-class courses and hybrid courses (which combines online delivery with in-class instruction). Note that overall approximately 40% of the teaching is delivered online. We continually update the course and delivery methods based on employer and student feedback.

In this Marketing Management – Financial Services graduate certificate program in Toronto, students will develop the marketing skills that employers value in the area of Financial Services Marketing. This particular area of marketing combines an understanding of the special needs of financial services customers with strong marketing acumen. Students will develop skills to successfully market to different customers and build long-term profitable relationships with them.

In this Sport and Event Marketing graduate certificate program in Toronto, students will develop the skills to provide innovative solutions in sports, entertainment and cause-related marketing.

The Strategic Relationship Marketing graduate certificate program in Toronto provides students with the foundational knowledge and applied skills that employers value in the area of marketing, with a focus on Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) and Customer Experience (CX) strategies and techniques.

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program is open to both Deaf and non-deaf students and provides intensive training in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. If you are thinking about entering the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL – English) program, or if you want to combine ASL with another career, this program is highly recommended. This program is unique in Ontario.

The Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English) uses a combination of classroom theory, research, hands-on practice and professional field experience to prepare graduates to work as qualified interpreters with a foundation in research development. It is the first degree of its kind in Canada.

The Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program enables students to learn how to work with people who have a combined loss of vision and hearing. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to communicate, guide, use assistive devices and support consumers who often present with medical fragility. This program is unique in Canada.

Early Childhood Assistant is a two-semester program that will prepare you to work as an assistant with young children aged six weeks to 10 years in a variety of early childhood settings.

Early Childhood Education is a two-year diploma program that uses rotating blocks of theory and practice to give you the skills you need to work with children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age in a variety of settings.

Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree) is a joint program with Ryerson University that offers many distinct advantages, including the ability to graduate with both an Early Childhood Education diploma from George Brown College and a Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Studies degree from Ryerson University.

The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.

Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/GBC Degree) is a program that offers many distinct advantages, including the ability to graduate with both an Early Childhood Education diploma and an Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership degree from George Brown College.

This Early Childhood Education program is a condensed version of our two-year diploma program delivered over 16 consecutive months. The program uses rotating blocks of theory and practice to give you the skills you need to work with children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age in a variety of settings.

Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership is a four-year George Brown College degree program that will prepare you to become a progressive leader in this complex and evolving sector.

Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Fast-Track) is a two-year program designed for those with an Early Childhood Education diploma wishing to pursue a degree in early childhood leadership. This program will prepare you to become a progressive leader in this complex and evolving sector.

The Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate program provides students with a feminist analysis of the political and counselling issues related to gender-based violence. It trains students to be agents for change in their work of community education, political action and law reform. It prepares students to provide anti-oppressive counselling and advocacy for self-identified women, children, trans and non-binary survivors who have experienced or are experiencing gender-based violence.

Career Development Practitioners provide information, advice and guidance related to career exploration, skill acquisition, job search and maintenance. This one-year post-diploma program provides training to enter and/or advance in the field of career development.

The Child and Youth Care program teaches students the necessary skills to work effectively with children, youth and families who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental and behavioural challenges. The program integrates a holistic approach embedding an ecological perspective and principles of human rights, resiliency and restorative practice.

In the Child and Youth Care (Fast-Track) program, you will have an opportunity to learn how to work effectively with at risk children, youth and families who are experiencing developmental, mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Apply to this program stream if you have already completed a 2 or 3 year diploma or a 3 or 4 year degree.

The Community Worker program prepares students to work with individuals, organizations and communities across a range of issues (i.e. poverty, housing, violence, discrimination, settlement, etc.) for progressive social change.

Community Worker (Fast-Track) is a dynamic social justice program designed to prepare you to work with individuals, organizations and communities across a range of issues (i.e. poverty, housing, violence, food security, immigration and settlement, etc.) in ways that are responsive to their multiple and changing needs.

Social Service Worker is an innovative program that provides students with an opportunity to learn theoretical models, approaches to practice, group facilitation, mental health supports, social innovation, and community development. This two-year program combines in-class learning with field placement.

Social Service Worker (Fast-Track) is an innovative program that provides students with the opportunity to learn theoretical models, methods of practice, group facilitation, life skills, supports for mental health, community organizing and development. This is a condensed version (three semesters) of the two-year (C119) program that allows college and university graduates from the social sciences entry into a career in social services.

There is a growing demand for qualified renovators in the building industry who are aware of the growing interest in maintaining our environment and are knowledgeable about sustainable building practices. According to the Canadian Home Builders Association, more than half the spending in the Canadian construction industry takes place in the renovation field. This two-year program at George Brown College is designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design principles being key.

There is a growing demand for qualified, knowledgeable and professional renovators and custom home builders in the construction industry. According to the Canadian Home Builders Association, more than half the spending in the Canadian construction industry takes place in the renovation field. This three-year program is designed to prepare you for employment in the carpentry trade and management areas of the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design business principles being key.

This program is designed to provide you with choices when considering a career in the construction sector. It exposes you to a variety of trades allowing you to determine which one interests you the most.

This program focuses on building a working knowledge of electricity and electronics in relation to residential and commercial applications. Students will develop skills and competencies in electrical theory, network cabling, electrical system installation and electrical workplace safety.

Students in George Brown College's Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program develop the ability to size, install and maintain building environmental systems for the residential and light commercial sector. You will gain solid skills and knowledge in design, operation and maintenance of environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).

This program will provide you with a firm understanding of the factors involved in designing, building, controlling and maintaining functioning and energy-efficient building environmental systems. The first two years of the program will give you practical skills through hands-on projects in the shops. You will be working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment and other appliances in our labs.

This program covers residential, commercial and industrial applications in the plumbing industry with a focus on residential plumbing. It is a hands-on program that may benefit anyone seeking to enter an apprenticeship or any construction-related career path.

Welding is a high demand trade, one that is critical for the success of many major development projects in every province across the country. The Welding Techniques program prepares students with practical, hands-on experience that applies the technical theory and elements of the welding field. Our state of the art welding lab includes 26 individual stations that allow students to train in a controlled environment as well our virtual welding stations that offer students the opportunity to practice using realistic simulations. The Smart Welding Lab also provides a monitor and specialized infrared camera that let instructors demonstrate and digitally document welding techniques.

This two-year program will prepare you to work alongside architects, designers, contractors and builders. As an architectural technician, you can participate in the design and development of the buildings that define our living and working environments using sustainable building practices and constructability techniques.

Architectural Technologists are key members of a project team and play a vital role in turning conceptual design ideas into technical construction documents and practical, buildable solutions. This three-year program provides you with the essential knowledge base and fundamental skills required to work as an Architectural Technologist within the many companies and sectors of the architectural and construction industry. Performing tasks of a technical nature, you will be part of a team of professionals and tradespeople involved in the building design, construction and management process.

Interior Design Technology is a three-year program that prepares you to be a valuable member of the design team for interior additions and renovations, leasehold improvements and new construction. There is an opportunity to be part of the competitive co-op program in third year. Students prepare for a career as an Interior Design Technologist, someone who contributes to the technical design of building interiors by developing 2D and 3D presentation and construction drawings incorporating a knowledge of building code, sustainability, accessibility, lighting, textiles, furniture, colour and ergonomics.

The Building Information Modeling Management graduate certificate program is designed to provide hands-on training to students to enable them to apply and integrate the principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to all aspects of a project from conceptualization to operation. Graduates of this program will be able to deploy BIM applications in any organization involved in the procurement, design, construction and operation of building facilities. Successful students will also be able to deploy BIM technologies and BIM Management processes to all phases of a construction project.

The Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma program focuses on the various technologies used in the construction and rehabilitation of Civil Engineering projects such as wood, concrete and steel framed buildings, as well as Infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, heavy industrial, rail and transit, storm, sanitary and water systems.

Construction engineering technicians work with home builders and general contractors, bid for construction work and organize and supervise the participation of various trades involved in a construction project. This two-year Construction Engineering Technician diploma program provides the technical skills and knowledge required to assist in the management of all phases of residential, small commercial and industrial construction projects, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.

The construction industry is one of Canada's largest employers and the demand for construction managers continues to grow. Our three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.

This Construction Management graduate certificate program is designed to meet the needs of internationally trained construction managers and construction professionals, enabling them to apply their prior knowledge and skills and qualify for in-demand, rewarding jobs in the Canadian construction industry.

The Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management delivers Ontario’s only four-year degree program specializing in construction management. This program, launched in partnership with the construction industry, is designed to respond to emerging trends in construction management in Canada. In the increasingly specialized and complex construction industry, successfully managing a construction project now requires a multidisciplinary education in construction science as well as practical business and management methods. The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree prepares students for leadership and management roles in the construction industry. Graduates of this program will offer knowledge and innovation to Canada’s vital construction industry and the specialized skills required to keep the country competitive, successful and sustainable.

The Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management delivers Ontario's only four-year degree program specializing in construction management. This program, launched in partnership with the construction industry, is designed to respond to emerging trends in construction management in Canada. In the increasingly specialized and complex construction industry, successfully managing a construction project now requires a multidisciplinary education in construction science as well as practical business and management methods. The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree prepares students for leadership and management roles in the construction industry. Graduates of this program will offer knowledge and innovation to Canada's vital construction industry and the specialized skills required to keep the country competitive, successful and sustainable.

T314 – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) is a degree completion pathway designed for graduates of an Ontario college advanced (three-year) diploma program in Architectural Technology who wish to pursue a degree in Construction Management. The Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management delivers Ontario's only four-year degree program specializing in construction management. This program, launched in partnership with the construction industry, is designed to respond to emerging trends in construction management in Canada. In the increasingly specialized and complex construction industry, successfully managing a construction project now requires a multidisciplinary education in construction science as well as practical business and management methods. The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree prepares students for leadership and management roles in the construction industry.

T316 – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) is a degree completion pathway designed for graduates of an Ontario college advanced (three-year) diploma program in Building Renovation Technology who wish to pursue a degree in Construction Management. The Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management delivers Ontario's only four-year degree program specializing in construction management. This program, launched in partnership with the construction industry, is designed to respond to emerging trends in construction management in Canada. In the increasingly specialized and complex construction industry, successfully managing a construction project now requires a multidisciplinary education in construction science as well as practical business and management methods. The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree prepares students for leadership and management roles in the construction industry.

T317 – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) is a degree completion pathway designed for graduates of an Ontario college advanced (three-year) diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology who wish to pursue a degree in Construction Management. The Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management delivers Ontario's only four-year degree program specializing in construction management. This program, launched in partnership with the construction industry, is designed to respond to emerging trends in construction management in Canada. In the increasingly specialized and complex construction industry, successfully managing a construction project now requires a multidisciplinary education in construction science as well as practical business and management methods. The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree prepares students for leadership and management roles in the construction industry.

The Residential Construction Management postgraduate program provides a hands-on environment for you to learn the specialized skills employers value in residential construction management: procurement, quality control and defects prevention. Class and lab work is project based to replicate on-site construction activities and will expose you to current industry practices and procedures. Students may be eligible for partial tuition scholarships sponsored by RESCON.

The Automation Technician Certificate was developed to meet industry's growing demand for workers with a broad set of skills and knowledge in industrial automation, including digital electronics, process control, SCADA systems, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers and robotics. The program examines applications and examples of automated manufacturing systems including both the theory and function of digital and industrial electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics systems, programming languages and alarm management. This online program is delivered to students using a combination of theory and laboratory simulations using LogixSim, a simulation software suite that includes electronics, PLC and robotics simulation.

This program will prepare graduates for the rapidly changing demands of the North American industrial environment. Today’s companies require employees with multidisciplinary expertise that combines electrical, mechanical and controls engineering skills, along with the installation, maintenance and operation of increasingly sophisticated and automated equipment.

Specialization in building automation is an emerging and growing employment opportunity, especially in the construction and property development sector. We will provide the skills and knowledge you need for building science, building automation systems, networking and project management. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for jobs in the industrial/manufacturing sector and will have the skill set expected by the construction and property development sector. Builders and property managers require people to design and integrate building control systems such as lighting, telephony, security, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), air quality, energy consumption and fire and safety. They need technologists familiar with a centralized approach, who can manage and control a building from an interface that provides building-wide efficiency, cost-effective operations and information sharing.

This Electromechanical Technician Distance Education program allows you to complete the courses (modules) required to receive an Electromechanical Technician certificate while studying at home using an interactive learning package. The package consists of a USB drive containing 24 modules delivered using text, video, 2D and 3D animations, colour photos, audio and hundreds of laboratory projects. Tests are taken at home using computer-based testing. Laboratory projects feature a laboratory software simulation package. This interactive learning package allows you to complete all the modules, including lab projects and tests, using a computer in the comfort of your own home.

This program focuses on the skills needed to assemble, install, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment used by consumers, business and industry. Students learn electronics theory and how to work with circuits and the various components of electronic systems such as capacitors, resistors, semiconductors and amplifiers. The focus is on a broad understanding of the field that students can then apply to specific areas of interest or employment.

Mechanical engineering is the cornerstone of sophisticated and technologically advanced economies. Process automation and control, precision machining and design functions can be found in industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, robotics, biotechnology and energy. These mechanical functions open doors to a wide range of industrial automation and design-oriented careers.

This program integrates precision machining methods with advanced computer-controlled machine technology (CNC) in state-of-the-art Precision Machining, CAD/CAM, CNC, Research, and Welding Labs. Students design and manufacture tools, jigs, fixtures, precision fabrication assemblies and prototypes using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing software, precision machining equipment and sophisticated CNC machine tool technology. In their final year, students augment their learning by engaging in a 15-week Co-op placement with industry partners.

This program is specifically designed to complement university engineering students' theoretical knowledge with applied practical techniques. Topics include manufacturing protocol, engineering drawing, solid modeling (solidworks), precision machining, welding, CNC machining with mastercam, pneumatics/electro-pneumatic circuits, and microprocessor control systems. Coursework emphasizes practical techniques through applied learning and hands-on lab activities.

The Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Technician program addresses the needs of employers who require a highly skilled technical workforce and those of students who need cost-effective, high-quality, fully accredited technical training.

The PLC Technician II certificate program prepares students to work in the rapidly expanding field of industrial automation and control. It incorporates technical skills from the electrical, mechanical, computer and manufacturing disciplines, and emphasizes the use and programming of PLCs within complex industrial control systems.

Complete this comprehensive Robotics Technician training program using an interactive learning package. This certificate program introduces the concepts of industrial robots and explains how they are used in a plant or manufacturing system. The primary focus of the program is on automated manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and their support equipment. Receive instruction in both theoretical concepts and laboratory exercises using a combination of multimedia learning resources and a robotics simulation software package.

The Dental Assisting program provides education leading to a career as a Certified Dental Assistant (Levels I and II). Students develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings.

The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to practice as primary oral health-care providers. The program focuses on developing interpersonal communication skills and professionalism while applying the dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to function effectively within a collaborative relationship including the client, the community and other health-care providers.

Students in the Dental Technology program will learn the specialized skills of a Dental Technologist. You'll learn how to design and fabricate various oral devices that have been prescribed to a patient by a regulated dental practitioner (often a dentist). Devices include appliances like full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, implant-related restorations, orthodontic appliances and other specialty items. This program is unique in Ontario.

Students in the Denturism program are educated within the guidelines of the Denturist’s scope of practice. This includes assessment, treatment planning, design, fabrication and maintenance of various dental prostheses and oral devices.

Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester graduate certificate program designed for experienced registered dental hygienists. Students will learn how to perform restorative procedures and preventive measures.

The Dental Office Administration program will equip you with a strong combination of the office administrative skills and clinical knowledge necessary to work effectively in a dental practice. We prepare students to work in this sector by providing hands-on field placement opportunities.

Health Information Management prepares graduates to participate in the collection and organization of health information. Over the course of two years, students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to work as health information practitioners.

The Office Administration – Health Services program gives you the opportunity to develop the specialized skills you need to work in a variety of health-care settings. These include relevant technological skills like computer applications and specialized software, medical terminology, clinical and office procedures, effective oral and written communication skills, and soft skills such as interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service.

Activation Co-ordinator/Gerontology is a two-year diploma program that will provide you with specialized knowledge in the field of aging. Graduates design and deliver meaningful therapeutic programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults. This Ontario College Diploma program is unique in Ontario.

The Autism and Behavioural Science program focuses on autism spectrum disorders and therapies, mainly Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), with a primary application for children and adolescents. You will gain practical experience working with treatment teams.

Behavioural Science Technician is a two-year diploma program that provides you with an opportunity to study Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI). These fields of study help prepare you for work that is often related to autism and developmental disabilities.

Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) is a one-year accelerated course for those who have a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. This program provides students with an opportunity to study applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and behavioural intervention.

Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a joint program with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and other facilities that teaches you how to assess and fit patients with artificial limbs, braces and splints. This program is unique in Ontario.

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you to meet the multi-dimensional demands of a dynamic market for fitness, preventative health care, exercise rehabilitation and personal training. Career options are varied and employment rates are high.

The Hearing Instrument Specialist program provides students with the opportunity to study and develop clinical skills that will enable them to test hearing, select appropriate hearing instruments and dispense these aids to those in need. Skills are reinforced at our on-site WAVE Hearing Clinic. For applicants with a relevant degree or diploma, we offer an opportunity for advanced standing into 3rd semester of the program.

Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis is a four-year degree program that combines philosophy, methodology and theory with a strong applied learning component to create a comprehensive understanding of behavioural psychology and, more specifically, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

The S303 Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis degree program stream is open to students who have successfully completed two years of an approved behavioural science technology or technician program. This five semester program starts with a spring/summer bridging semester that leads into year three (or Semester 5) of the four year degree. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of behavioural psychology and, more specifically, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

The S304 Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis degree program stream is open to students who have successfully completed a three-year advanced diploma in an approved behavioural science technology program. This three-semester program starts with a winter bridging semester that leads into year four (or Semester 7) of the four-year honours degree. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of behavioural psychology and, more specifically, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician is a practice-oriented, hands-on program that teaches students to be competent with many hand tools and specialized machines used in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices. This program is unique in Canada.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a collaborative nursing degree between George Brown College, Ryerson University and Centennial College. This four-year degree is a requirement for anyone wishing to work as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.

The two-semester Interprofessional Complex and Long-Term Care graduate certificate prepares learners to work interprofessionally with other health-care professionals to provide complex or long-term care to clients within an institution or a home setting.

The two-semester Personal Support Worker (PSW) program teaches students the skills required to provide or assist with personal care for the elderly, the chronically ill and persons with accessibility challenges, who may be living in the community, in long-term care facilities and in select ambulatory care settings. Classes are held at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus.

The one-semester Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing program prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into the Practical Nursing (PN) program. Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is offered full-time at approximately 18 hours per week.

The two-year Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a practical nurse. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the national Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE).

R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. is a two-semester bridging program that provides Registered Practical Nurses (who have graduated from a two-year diploma program in Ontario) with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter Trent University's Nursing degree program offered on-site at George Brown College.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is an eight-month online postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing teaches the Registered Nurse how to work as an operating room nurse through two unique phases of theory and clinical practice.

Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.

Acquire the techniques that make French pastries famous around the world. Experience the special connection between food and life in France. Embrace the patisserie experiences and courses in French art and culture that will deepen your understanding of this great tradition. The Advanced French Patisserie postgraduate program delivers this and more.

Our mission: the delivery of passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. Toronto is blessed with hundreds of great bakeries, patisseries, chocolate shops, hotels, and catering companies, and they will be your classroom as you study to be a Baker/Patissier Apprentice at George Brown College.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the Baking & Pastry industry in Canada. Designed by leaders in the industry, this two-year program in Baking and Pastry Arts Management gives you the best of both worlds – advanced patisserie training and the management skills you need to operate a successful business.

Our mission is to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the Baking & Pastry industry in Canada. This one-year Baking – Pre-Employment certificate program will help you learn the basics of pastry, cakes and decorating through hands-on training and classroom learning.

Our mission: the delivery of passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. This is the place for discovering unmatched opportunities for exceptional graduates. A Cook Apprenticeship is a great way to go if you want hands-on learning, lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn!

Do you want to learn Italian cooking? Join this specialized Italian culinary and culture program; learn from the experts here in Canada and live, learn and work in Italy too! Acquire the techniques that make Italian cuisine famous around the world. Experience the special connection between food and life in Italy. Embrace the kitchen experiences and courses in Italian art and culture that will deepen your understanding of this great tradition. The Culinary Arts – Italian postgraduate program delivers this and more.

Our mission is to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban culinary experience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. Develop the knowledge and techniques necessary to succeed as a chef, cook or culinary manager in our two-year Culinary Management diploma program. Demonstrations, lectures, and experiential learning will teach you the fundamental skills you’ll need for a successful career in today’s leading restaurants and culinary industries.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. This innovative Culinary Management (Integrated Learning) program takes an integrated experiential approach to learning, with industry placement, in-school studies, online and self-study learning. It was created to meet the immediate industry need for highly skilled Culinary Management graduates with real-world kitchen experience and an understanding of important trends such as the use of local foods, nutrition, and growing international influence.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. In this two-year diploma program, you'll learn how to work in a variety of environments including the food service industry to meet the demands of increasingly health-conscious consumers. Our program combines instruction in culinary techniques, food service management, ingredient knowledge, healthy menu design and recipe/product development with the latest advances in the field of nutrition.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. Our one-year Culinary Skills certificate program has exactly what you need to begin an exciting career as a chef or cook: top-notch instruction and hands-on practice with professional chefs. They will teach you the fundamentals of ingredients and food preparation, and introduce you to the fascinating world of food culture. You'll gain hands-on experience in our cooking labs and learn about emerging culinary trends such as local and sustainable foods, nutrition, and international influences in our special-focus courses.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the culinary industry in Canada. If you're a Hospitality and Culinary Arts graduate with a passion for health care and nutrition, our one-year Food and Nutrition Management graduate certificate program is what you're looking for. We'll build on the skills you already have by teaching you about food modification, clinical nutrition, physiology, nutrition analysis, sanitation and safety. Through classroom instruction and work placements, you'll learn how hospitals, retirement homes and long-term care facilities provide their patients with nutritious food and care.

Our commitment to being one of Canada's best culinary schools has led to the launch of the only four-year Culinary Management honours bachelor's degree in Canada. Develop the knowledge and techniques necessary to succeed as a chef, cook or culinary manager in our Culinary Management degree program. Through a blend of theoretical and practical education, students will gain the skills and knowledge to achieve a successful career in today’s culinary and food industry. We are anchored in the heart of the Canadian culinary industry with global reach and influence.

George Brown College offers the only four-year Culinary Management honours bachelor's degree in Canada. H316 is a bridge pathway into the H315 Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) program, specifically designed for graduates of Culinary Management diploma programs. Graduates of these diploma programs may be eligible to enter the third year of the degree upon successful completion of six bridge courses.

Do you want to be a wine, spirit and beer professional? Our specialized postgraduate program provides a distinct opportunity to learn from the best. Students are supported by a faculty with a reputation for excellence, who are connected to local, national and internationally recognized industry leaders. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the hospitality industry in Canada.

Our mission is to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. We are anchored in the heart of the Canadian hospitality and culinary industry but with global reach and influence. Immerse yourself in a community of hospitality-focused individuals while exploring your passion for the food and beverage sector. Develop your business acumen in the five key pillars of a successful Food & Restaurant Management professional: Marketing, Sales, Human Resources Management, Operations Management and Finance. Enhance your learning experience by marrying theoretical knowledge with real-world practical experience via our state-of-the-art simulation labs, world-renowned Chefs’ House restaurant and vibrant industry networking events. This is the place to launch your career in the restaurant management world.

Experience small class sizes to enrich your learning experience in addition to a location in the heart of the hospitality industry. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality develops exceptional decision making and problem-solving skills. We prepare hospitality business leaders and owners to thrive in a complex and dynamic industry and combine experiential learning through four-month paid terms working full-time in industry.

Experience small class sizes to enrich your learning experience in addition to a location in the heart of the hospitality industry. The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) develops exceptional decision making and problem-solving skills. We prepare hospitality business leaders and owners to thrive in a complex and dynamic industry and combine experiential learning through four-month paid terms working full-time in industry.

Our mission is to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, George Brown puts you at the centre of the hospitality industry in Canada. If you would like to become a part of the vibrant global hotel industry, the two-year Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management diploma program will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to launch a successful career.

Our mission is to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. Special Event Management offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experiential planning, co-ordination and execution experience across the multiple facets of the events industry. The program focuses on event planning, design, co-ordination, marketing, sponsorship, budgeting, risk management and event evaluation.

We strive to produce passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals for the urban hospitality and tourism experience. We are located in Toronto, the heart of the Canadian hospitality and culinary industry but with global reach and influence. This is the place for discovering unmatched opportunities. The Tourism and Hospitality Management program provides exposure to new trends and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, including local field trips and international opportunities.

George Brown College’s General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is a post-secondary program for immigrants who have permanent resident status, refugee status or Canadian citizenship. This program helps students learn or improve their English, and prepare for post-secondary study and future employment. Students come from around Toronto to study English in our supportive environment. The EAP program provides immigrant and international students exciting student life opportunities through co- and extra-curricular events and workshops. Learn more at www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

George Brown College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is a post-secondary program that helps international students learn English, and helps prepare them for post-secondary study and future employment. Students come from around the world to study English in our supportive environment. The EAP program provides immigrant and international students exciting student life opportunities through co- and extra-curricular events and workshops. Learn more at www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

This program is designed to provide the pedagogical foundations, intercultural and professional communication skills, and Canadian experience to help prepare internationally educated post-secondary teachers for teaching in a Canadian community college or other adult education settings. This program is blended (in-person and online), and runs Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., downtown at 341 King St. E. There will be lectures or group discussions in which all students take part at the same time each week, while other activities may be completed individually at any time through email, wikis or other online interactive systems.

The College Vocational program is an individualized, supportive program that helps bridge the gap for students who have graduated from high school with workplace credits or an Ontario Secondary School Certificate and who are having difficulty finding appropriate and meaningful work. It offers extensive assessment through the use of several vocational tools. In addition, students participate in career planning, communication and life skills training, and a work experience placement.

Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a supported education, three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. The program provides students with the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.

The General Arts and Science two-year (four semesters) diploma at George Brown College is designed for students to develop the essential skills needed for further post-secondary studies, including university transfer and professional specialization. The program includes a wide range of subjects within Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science. It emphasizes advanced skills in research and writing, oral communications and critical thinking, providing excellent preparation for work, as well as for further vocational and university studies.

The General Arts and Science one-year certificate at George Brown College is designed for students who wish to develop the skills and competencies required in college, university and the workplace. The program allows students to explore subjects within Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science and Mathematics; develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communications and career development; and acquire knowledge and explore ideas in a range of disciplines to meet individual needs and interests.

Academic Upgrading is a tuition-free, full-time program for English-speaking adults, designed to improve their reading, writing, math and science skills. The program prepares students for college level post-secondary studies, further skills training, apprenticeship or employment. Students create individualized learning plans based on their goals. For acceptance into the program, applicants complete a reading and writing assessment to determine their literacy levels and eligibility for the program. While in the program, students are provided with advising services and may be eligible for a transportation allowance. The program runs year round and has a monthly intake.

The Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults is the only college-based Literacy and Basic Skills program of its kind in Toronto, with all courses taught in American Sign Language (ASL). The program is for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students who want to upgrade their English, ASL and Math for success in further education, training or employment. New students can join the program each semester. There is no tuition fee for this program. Transportation subsidy is available for qualified students. The program is funded by Employment Ontario through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).

This unique program provides people who have a history of addiction and/or mental health issues with the opportunity to receive training and employment in the construction industry. The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is designed for students who see work as part of their recovery process. The goal of this program is to help people with barriers to training and employment take the first steps towards a job in Toronto’s construction industry.

This unique program provides people who have a history of addiction and/or mental health issues with the opportunity to receive training and employment in the food service industry. The program is designed for students who see work as part of their recovery process. The goal of this program is to help people with barriers to training and employment take the first steps towards a job in Toronto’s food industry.

Successful completion of the Hospitality Services (Pre-Hospitality) program academically qualifies people for entry into several programs in the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts. These programs are Culinary Management; Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management; Culinary Skills – Chef Training; Baking and Pastry Arts Management; Culinary Management – Nutrition; Tourism and Hospitality Management; and Special Event Management. The program is closely linked to operators of recognized hotels, restaurants and catering companies in Toronto, and includes an industry externship for qualified students.

The Pre-Business program provides academic strengthening and exposure to a broad cross-section of business fields. This unique program offers a strong foundation in business, marketing, accounting, math and English. Many credits earned through this program can be used towards diploma level programs at the college. Upon graduation, students are given advanced standing in the Centre for Business diploma programs. Graduates are also well-prepared to continue on to further education in the Centre for Business or to pursue other career paths.

The Pre-Community Services program provides opportunities for students to develop skills for admission to a number of Community Services programs at George Brown College. Students gain an overview of the helping field, including roles and systemic issues, and a theoretical basis through courses in sociology and psychology. A strong emphasis on learning in groups encourages co-operation, teamwork and mutual support.

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program prepares students to perform at a level that will assist them in gaining entry to a Health Sciences program at George Brown College, including Practical Nursing. It also gives students a basic understanding of social sciences and human relations. This helps them relate to people at college in further studies and at work in health care institutions or with health care providers. Throughout this program, students study biology and chemistry. Other courses include applied math, communications and general education electives.