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GEORGIAN COLLEGE 111 HUMAN SERVICES = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/TREC 705.728.1968, ext. 3352 ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1 year (3 semesters) 1 internship STARTS SEPTEMBER ORILLIA APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $7,494.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • postsecondary diploma or degree, with a specialty in health or human services. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants will be asked to submit a current resumé. Academic and experiential learning of all applicants will be assessed. This program prepares students to work within recreation, health, or social service delivery systems serving individuals with illness or disabilities. Students acquire the skills to complete client assessments, develop and evaluate group and individualized programs, and use a variety of facilitative techniques to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreational activities that will enhance health, improve functional ability, and increase quality of life. The program is based on a firm belief in the inherent benefits of play, recreation and leisure to all individuals. Students will learn to adapt recreation activities so individuals with a variety of disabling conditions can participate and to use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve/restore health and wellness. Career opportunities Graduates of the program may find employment in health or human service organizations such as: • acute, chronic care and other specialized hospitals • provincial agencies/facilities for individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities • rehabilitation programs • children's treatment centres • municipal recreation departments • long-term care facilities/adult day programs • correctional programs and facilities • community/private agencies serving people with illness disability THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TREC GeorgianCollege.ca/FUND 705.728.1968, ext. 1876 ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1 year (3 semesters) 1 internship STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY ORILLIA (ONLINE ONLY) APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $7,104.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Postsecondary diploma or degree or CFRE designation (Certified Fundraising Executive) or equivalent. • Preference will be given to applicants who hold diplomas or degrees with emphasis on social sciences, humanities, education, business or marketing. In this comprehensive program, students learn to design integrated fundraising programs, run special events, research and secure grants, and develop relationships with major donors. Students also examine critical skills that support the fundraising process, including prospect research, volunteer management strategies, budgeting and financial management, marketing, donor engagement, group dynamics and team building, and use of technology for fundraising. During their academic studies, students gain skills through case studies and projects, followed by valuable real-life experience participating in an internship in a fundraising environment. Career opportunities Private, public and government agencies such as: • hospitals • schools • community service organizations • management consulting firms Job titles include: • special event co-ordinator • major gifts manager • corporate relations officer • development officer/assistant Future study options: Graduates of FUND may be granted credit toward degree studies via an articulaion agreement with North Park University (US). See page 21 for details FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FUND

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