Community Services
Prepare for a range of rewarding careers helping children, youth, families and older adults.
No matter where you are in your community services career, you put people at the heart of everything you do.
Red River College Polytechnic is here to channel that passion into a fulfilling career path, with help from instructors and programs that are intimately connected to the communities we live in.
Explore Programs
Check out our latest full-time and part-time programs and apply or register today!
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Child and Youth CareFull-time Diploma
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Disability and Community SupportFull-time Certificate or Diploma
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Early Childhood EducationFull-time Diploma
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Early Childhood Education WorkplaceFull-time Diploma
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Justice and Public SafetyPart-time Certificate
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Library and Information TechnologyPart-time Diploma
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Library TrainingPart-time Certificate
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Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older AdultsPart- or Full-time Certificate
91%Grad Satisfaction
RRC Polytech’s connections with local organizations, businesses, and non-profits throughout Manitoba pave the way for meaningful learning experiences.
Average satisfaction rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.
92%Grads Recommend
Work to help expand the quality of life of children, youth, families and older adults with a foundational education for an impactful career.
Average recommendation based on data from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.
95%New Grads Hired
A career in community services can have you working with people of all ages and all walks of life.
Average employment rate among recent graduates; retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Reports.
“There are a lot of instructors [at RRC Polytech] that really give you the boost, the confidence, the encouragement that you need. They have your back. And that’s what got me going. I’ll always remember them. I don’t mean to sound corny, but I’m just so grateful.”
Olga Rusnak, Daycare Provider, Makoonsag Intergenerational Children’s Centre
Graduate, Early Childhood Education
Careers in Community Services
- Crisis response
- Disability and community support
- Early childhood education
- Family support
- Justice and public safety
- Library and information technology
- Therapeutic recreation facilitation
- Vocational support
- Youth care practitioner
Other Offerings
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.