Career College in Toronto ON

George Brown College:
With nine out of ten graduates hired within six months of graduation, Toronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers nearly 160 programs across a wide variety of professions to a student body of 60,000 (including those enrolled in full-time, part-time and continuing education programs). Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees.

- Rich History
Since its founding in 1967, the College has launched rewarding careers for thousands of people. Drawing from its close relationships with industry, George Brown College creates and continually enhances relevant programs and curriculum to serve the needs of both students and employers by producing workplace-ready graduates who are highly sought after. 

- Strategic Relationships
In addition to its industry connections, George Brown College also nurtures strategic relationships with government agencies, community partners, and educational associations, both within Ontario and beyond. By remaining widely connected to the community in which the College operates, George Brown is better able to provide the programs that will enable our students to achieve their dreams of getting the careers they want.

- Convenient Locations
The College has two main campuses in downtown Toronto at Casa Loma and St. James, along with 10 training facilities, from which it offers more than 150 full-time programs, and 1,600 continuing education courses. Students can pursue their career goals choosing from diplomas, degrees and certificates.

Full-Time Program Definitions:

Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a form of job training that enables you to learn by doing. As an apprentice you work under the supervision of a person skilled in the job you wish to learn. That individual teaches you how to do the work. As part of all apprenticeships, there is an in-school educational component.

Co-op
Scheduled periods of employment in related industries within the academic year give co-op students an edge and help them to relate in-school training with real work experience. These placements are typically paid positions and are usually a requirement for graduation.

Distance Education Programs:
George Brown College has students from all over the world studying with us online through distance education.

Certificate
Certificate programs require the completion of 2 semesters (1 year) of study.

Degree
Bachelor’s Degree is a 8 semesters (4 years) program of study.

Diploma
Regular diploma programs require the completion of at least 4 semesters (2 years) of study. An advanced diploma is granted after 6 semesters (3 years) of study.

Full-Time
Full-time student has taking 60% or more of a full course load. The average program has 5 to 6 courses per semester, which would be between 15-20 hours per week. At George Brown College, full-time programs are offered during the day and lead to certificates, diplomas or degrees.

Postgraduate
Building on knowledge and experience gained through previous postsecondary study, postgraduate certificates require a university degree or diploma for admission.

Course categories include:
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
- ESL Programs
- Business and Finance
- Hospitality and Tourism
- General Arts and Science
- Performing Arts
- Early Childhood Development
- Advanced Engineering & Building Technologies, and more..