What's Coming In October
What's Coming in October — New Programs Starting Soon
Date Posted: September 1, 2026
October is bringing four new program start dates at Alpha Career College, spanning
Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma Program,
Food Service Worker Certificate Program, Mental Health and Addictions Diploma Program,
and
Developmental Services Worker Diploma Program. Here's what's launching and who each program is for.
Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma Program
Starting:
October 12, 2026
Duration: 46 Weeks
The Child and Youth Care Worker (CYC) program prepares professionals for employment in public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations. This program equips individuals to work with young people in diverse settings, developing prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to support positive change in children, youth, and their families facing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. Students also build the skills to advocate for youth and families using an ecological, client-centred, anti-oppression, and inclusive approach.
Learn more about the Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma program
Food Service Worker Certificate Program
Starting: October 26, 2026
Duration: 16 Weeks
Alpha Career College's Food Service Certificate Program provides the training needed to become an entry-to-mid-level food service worker in Canada. Over sixteen weeks, students learn the ins and outs of the food service industry, including food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and workplace safety. Graduates earn a food service worker certificate, allowing them to enter the industry with no previous experience and advance to more senior roles as their career progresses.
Learn more about the Food Service Worker program
Mental Health and Addictions Diploma Program
Starting:
October 26, 2026
Duration: 46 Weeks
Entry-level Mental Health and Addictions care practitioners work in a variety of healthcare settings alongside multi-disciplinary teams. This program builds the foundational skills needed to deliver mental health and addictions services, starting with understanding substance use and mental health across the lifespan. Students then move into client referral, screening, assessment, and treatment planning processes, followed by the foundations of program development, implementation, and evaluation. Training spans multicultural settings including hospitals and residential group homes, and a Virtual Project helps solidify learning by simulating real work in the field.
Learn more about the Mental Health and Addictions program
Developmental Services Worker Diploma Program
Starting:
October 19, 2026
Duration: 46 Weeks
The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program provides specialized training for a rewarding career in the social service field. A DSW works within the social and community sector to administer and implement social assistance programs and community services, supporting clients and families facing developmental challenges. Core responsibilities include providing person-centered, family-focused support that respects and promotes self-determination and safety, as well as advocacy and collaboration with community agencies to help clients access the resources they need across physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.
Learn more about the DSW program
Alpha Career College Programs
At Alpha Career College we believe that sound professional practice is informed by a strong ethical framework fostering self-awareness, openness, trust, integrity, empathy, understanding and confidentiality.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Graduates Gain Access to Career Opportunities Such as:
Retirement Homes
Hospitals
Home Care and Community Settings
Long Term Care Facilities
SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER
Graduates Gain Access to Career Opportunities Such as:
Emergency Shelters
Group Homes
Drop-In Centers
Harm Reduction Centers
CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER
Graduates Gain Access to Career Opportunities Such as:
Residential Treatment Centers
Secure and Open custody
Day Camps
Youth Shelters
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER
Graduates Gain Access to Career Opportunties Such as:
Residential Facilities
Day Programs
Assisted Living Facilities
Child and Youth Services
