Diploma in Child and Youth Care

at New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi Campus Canada

Canada’s justice system is diverse, providing many career paths for professionals who care about people and public safety. From private security to policing, corrections to community-based roles, we help protect communities, uphold the law and work with individuals who are involved, or at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system. If you’ve got an interest in law enforcement and the justice system, and the compassion to treat people, including offenders, with dignity and respect, you could have a future in justice.

Our Justice Studies: Corrections program is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills required for individuals aspiring to a career as a Correctional Officer or other related fields of criminal justice. Everything we teach meets current industry standards, and our students are trained in areas of intervention, prevention, rehabilitative strategies and reintegration, preparing you to work in a diverse variety of institutional and community settings.

Our program also offers two exciting workplace experiences that will allow students the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real world situations.

If you choose to continue your education in criminology or other related fields, your NBCC diploma is a great foundation. Graduates can, for example, apply their respective two-year NBCC diploma to be credited for up to two years of a four-year university degree making a seamless transition from college to university. Enroll today in the Justice Studies: Corrections program and pursue a rewarding career protecting and serving people and your community.

 All businesses depend on the bottom line. Accountants and Payroll administrators are major players in financial departments. They maintain accounting records and prepare essential financial statements. You'll learn how to process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees. Our program also offers complementary administrative training, such as office software skills, customer service, project management, and problem solving. Accountants are needed in every field; you’ll find work that aligns your life passions and interest in numbers.

At NBCC, you'll learn how to process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, and you’ll become proficient in the accounting software used to do it. We also offer complementary administrative training, such as office software skills, customer service, and problem-solving. If you enjoy keeping things organized and have a knack for numbers and data, you could become a vital asset as an accounting and payroll administrator. Enroll today and build a dynamic career where your numbers knowledge has a daily impact on an organization’s financial wellbeing and its people.

Child and Youth Care Workers impact young lives and help heal whole families. They support youth, children and families during emotional, social, behavioural or mental health challenges. During your work placement, you’ll learn facilitation and intervention skills that will prove useful in a variety of educational, community, residential, recreational and institutional settings. Youth and family agencies have the mission of growing healthy and happy communities and they’re always on the lookout for committed Child and Youth Care Workers to assist with this cause.

Criminal Justice professionals train their minds and bodies to promote community wellbeing and help combat crime. You'll learn about human behaviour, criminology, communication, sociology, community policing, the criminal justice system, criminal law, policing interventions, restraint techniques, and emergency response. Meaningful opportunities to "serve and protect" are awaiting you.

Environmental Technologists work for nature. They focus on the conservation of natural resources (fish and wildlife, habitat and ecosystems, agriculture, etc.) and work to heal some of the damage caused by humans. You’ll learn how to operate laboratory, field and monitoring equipment in order to sample, evaluate and analyze data collected from air, water, groundwater and soil. Environmental Technology is a rapidly developing field, you’ll find meaningful work on field sites or in research and communications departments of government and business.

Specific Considerations:
To achieve success in the Environmental Technology program, you should have a strong background in mathematics, science, and written communication. Applicants with a strong science background, especially in chemistry and biology, usually do well with the Environmental Technology curriculum. A considerable amount of training is in field work, so you should enjoy working outdoors.

Business Managers set the bar for every company. Whether directing small businesses or major corporations, managers lead by example. They foster a safe and professional environment for all employees while focusing on operational success. You’ll learn core fundamentals such as economics, accounting, and marketing, as well as enhanced training in project management, human resource management, entrepreneurship and communications. Talented business managers are needed in every sector; explore your interests with this powerful career.

Heavy industry types all have a millwright on speed dial. If you’re ready to answer the call, our Industrial Mechanic program is for you. We introduce you to metal processing, basic welding and cutting, sheet metal work, machine shop practices, maintenance and troubleshooting. You will progress from simple hand and machine processes to more exacting operations such as machining, fitting and reassembly. The trade theory and practical work of this program are supported by instruction in trade-related mathematics, physics, communications, blueprint reading, shop safety and basic metallurgy.

Animators put imagination in motion. They are creative artists who work in diverse media sectors from entertainment to education. You’ll learn the technical skills to produce quality 2D show reels and story reels that will highlight your talent to future employers, particularly in the areas of animation keys, in-betweens, and clean-up. Our industry-acclaimed program is led by knowledgeable instructors who have work experience with Disney and Nelvana studios. From pop music videos to competitive websites, animators are chosen storytellers who get work fast.

Corrections Officers contribute to public safety by helping to enforce laws, process policies, and rehabilitate and reintegrate people who are in conflict with the law. You'll learn skills in security and law enforcement, as well as key Canadian criminal justice and law concepts. Our program offers two exciting workplace experiences that will put you in direct contact with a range of individuals in diverse environments. Corrections Officers have many career avenues, including employment in federal, provincial and private security agencies.

Administrative professionals are valued members of the healthcare community. They are detail-oriented individuals who use their enhanced communication skills to work with patients and hospital staff. This program builds upon the core skills learned in the Administrative Professional program. You'll learn medical software systems as well as medical terminology, standards, and practices. Our training and workplace experience will also provide you with expert problem solving and interpersonal skills to get you job ready. Medical administrative professionals are in high demand as hospitals need support to manage workflow and boost business efficiency.