Graduate Outcomes

What Grads Achieve

  • 72%
    Employment rate
  • $26
    Avg. wage/hr*
  • $37
    High wage/hr*
*Employment Rate based on 2024 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months. **Source: workingincanada.gc.ca, NOC 42201. Average wage is the midpoint of the range. Regional income may vary. Last updated March 2025.
More Than a Diploma

You’ll Graduate With

  • Verbal Intervention
    (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
  • Trauma and Violence Informed Care,
    Positive Space Training, and Naloxone Administration
  • Helping Trafficked Persons
    (Government of Ontario) and AODA certifications
  • 8-week, 200-hour
    internship in social service agencies, shelters, or community organizations
Program Overview

What You'll Study

A 46-week diploma building counselling, case management, crisis intervention, and community program skills to support individuals and families across social services.

  • Counselling, group work, criminology, and working with substance use
  • Introduction to mental health, lifespan psychology, and research for populations at risk
  • 8-week, 200-hour internship in group homes, shelters, mental health centres, or social service agencies
Career Paths

Jobs You Can Pursue

  • Support Worker
  • Distress Centre Counsellor
  • Group Home Worker
  • Addictions Worker
  • Client Service Worker
  • Outreach Worker
Employers who have hired triOS grads
  • Toronto District School Board
  • Community Living Ontario
  • YMCA
  • CMHA — Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Goodwill Toronto
  • The Salvation Army
The triOS Advantage

Why Students Choose triOS

  • Personalized Training
    Small class sizes and dedicated instructors who know you by name.
  • Career Preparation
    Resume writing, mock interviews, and one-on-one job placement support.
  • Accelerated Learning
    Job-focused skills. Graduate in months, not years.
Common Questions

Before You Apply

How long is the program?
46 weeks, including an 8-week, 200-hour internship. Delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions.
How is the program delivered?
Online through live, scheduled instructor-led sessions — not pre-recorded or self-paced.
What credential do I earn?
A diploma plus 7 industry-recognized certifications including Verbal Intervention, Naloxone Administration, and Trauma and Violence Informed Care.
How is this different from the Community Services and Mental Health Worker program?
This program (46 weeks) covers broader community services and social support. The Community Services and Mental Health Worker program (62 weeks) includes an extended mental health specialization component.