GBC Programs Eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

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International students interested in working in Canada after they graduate may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published new PGWP eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, which include graduating from a program linked to one of five priority fields of study: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare, science/technology/engineering/mathematics, trade and transport.  Students who apply for a study permit before November 1, 2024 are not impacted by these changes and will be eligible to apply for PGWP regardless of study program.  

The following George Brown College programs are PGWP eligible and align with IRCC’s field of study requirements as of October 28, 2024. This list may be updated with additional programs or changes to term availability, so please check back often.

Eligible GBC Programs

Healthcare Category Programs

Program codeProgram TitleCredentialCIP CodeStarting Month
S302 Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Analysis Bachelor's Degree42.2814September
S303Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Analysis (Bridge)Bachelor's Degree42.2814May
H402Food and Nutrition ManagementOntario College Graduate Certificate19.0505September
S117Hearing Instrument SpecialistOntario College Advanced Diploma51.0918September
C158Deafblind & Intervenor StudiesOntario College Certificate51.2399September
C112Personal Support Worker Ontario College Certificate51.2602January, September
A108Pre-Health Science AdvancedOntario College Certificate51.1199January, May, September
A109Pre-Health ScienceOntario College Certificate51.1199January, May, September
S121Practical NursingOntario College Diploma51.3901January


Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Category Programs

Program CodeProgram TitleCredentialCIP CodeStarting MOnth
P411Advanced Social Media Production – Auteurism Ontario College Graduate Certificate52.1404September 
T431Applied A.I. Solutions DevelopmentOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0102January, May, September
T426Artificial Intelligence for RoboticsOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0102September
T475Blockchain DevelopmentOntario College Graduate Certificate11.9999January, September
T465Cloud Computing TechnologiesOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0902January, May, September
T141Computer Systems TechnicianOntario College Diploma15.1202January, September
T147Computer Systems TechnologyOntario College Advanced Diploma15.1202January, September
T177Computer Programming and AnalysisOntario College Advanced Diploma11.0201January, September
T186Computer ProgrammingOntario College Diploma11.0201January, September
T189Computer Programming – Low CodeOntario College Diploma11.0201January, September
T433Cyber SecurityOntario College Graduate Certificate11.1003January, September
T428Digital Product ManagementOntario College Graduate Certificate9.0702September
G102Graphic DesignOntario College Advanced Diploma50.0409January, September
T402Health InformaticsOntario College Graduate Certificate51.2706January, May, September
B303Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - (Business Analytics)Bachelor's Degree52.1301September
B312Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)Bachelor's Degree52.1404September
G301Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Bachelor's Degree9.0702September
G302Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (Fast-Track)Bachelor's Degree9.0702May
T405Information Systems Business AnalysisOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0103January, May, September
G113Interaction DesignOntario College Advanced Diploma11.0801January, September
G412Interactive Media ManagementOntario College Graduate Certificate9.0702September
T427Internet of Things – System Design and Implementation Ontario College Graduate Certificate11.0101September
T440Mobile Application Development and StrategyOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0205January, May, September
P115Social Media Foundations - Content CreationOntario College Certificate52.1404January, September
G418Web Development - Front-End DesignOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0801May, September
T411Wireless NetworkingOntario College Graduate Certificate11.0901January, September


Trade Category Programs 

Program CodeProgram TitleCredentialCIP CodeStarting Month
T148Building Renovation TechnologyOntario College Advanced Diploma46.9999January, September
T180Carpentry and Renovation TechnicianOntario College Diploma46.0201January, September
T161Construction Engineering TechnicianOntario College Diploma15.1001January, September
T105 Construction Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma15.1001January, September
T176Construction TechniquesOntario College Certificate46January, May, September
T167 Electrical TechniquesOntario College Certificate48.0501May, September
T160Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnicianOntario College Diploma47.0201January, September
T162Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologyOntario College Advanced Diploma47.0201January, September
T173Mechanical Technician-CNC and Precision MachiningOntario College Diploma48.0501January, September
T165Plumbing TechniquesOntario College Certificate46.0503May, September
T166Welding TechniquesOntario College Certificate48.0508May, September


Transport Category Programs 

Program CodeProgram TitleCredentialCIP CodeStarting Month
B122Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations ManagementOntario College Advanced Diploma52.0203January, September
B162Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations ManagementOntario College Advanced Diploma52.0203January, September
B429Supply Chain ManagementOntario College Graduate Certificate52.0203January, September