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Careers in child and youth care

Jessica Evans, Shelter Program Manager at the Victoria Women's Transition House, talks about her career path, how she applies her degree in the workplace, the value of a Child and Youth Care (CYC) degree and shares advice for CYC students.

What can you do with a degree in child and youth care?

Child and youth care is committed to the well-being of children, youth, families and communities. It emphasizes care, education, relationships and social change.

Our program prepares students to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, families and communities in a variety of settings. Our graduates lead and work in community agencies, government departments and educational institutions.

Government
& education
  • Child protection practitioner
  • Child and youth practitioner
  • School-based practitioner
  • Corrections
  • Agency administration
Community
& social services
  • Youth outreach practitioner
  • Family support practitioner
  • Recreation leader
  • Intake counsellor
  • Settlement practitioner
  • International development
Health
  • Pediatric health care practitioner
  • Mental health practitioner
  • Child and youth counsellor
  • Substance use practitioner
  • Infant development practitioner
  • Residential practition

Additional education and training may be required.