In this concentration, you develop knowledge and skills to work as front line/entry level professional helpers support clients in a range of human service settings. Community Services professionals work with individuals in need of various support and advocacy services. This type of service can involve working with youth from age 7-21 and / or individuals of any age category with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
If you like to work with people, value healthy living and well-being and are interested in improving the quality of life for others then you should consider the Human Services program.
Many companies say, "Our people are our greatest asset." As a Human Resource professional, your job is to help the company succeed by helping its greatest asset, its people, succeed. This requires that you represent both management and employees fairly, equally, and respectfully. This program prepares you for that role by giving you a strong generalist portfolio of skills.
If you are already climbing the ladder of success, and see your last couple of rungs as a career in Human Resources, the Human Resources Management (HRM) program is for you. The program provides comprehensive theory and practices to professionals who already possess a university degree, a community college diploma with three years of working experience, or a combination of learning and equivalent experience. If you are already an HRM professional who wants to expand or update your skills, our highly experiential learning activities prepare you for the future.
"The Membertou Human Resources Department (HR) was established in 2002 as a result of Membertou’s rapid growth and the number of people employed within Membertou, which varies throughout the year from 350 – 700 employees."
