Become Job Ready
in 6 Months
Online or On-Site Classes
Flexible delivery options to suit your schedule. Continue to work while you study
Skilled Lecturers
Our instructors are PhDs or Master's in their field: experience the highest quality education possible at a career college level
Safe, online / virtual learning
Study online from home: safe, convenient and comfortable during the pandemic and beyond
Social Service Worker Online Program
Get job ready with LINKS Institute in as little as 6 months.
LINKS Institute is the leader in diploma and certificate-level training in Community & Social service work and health care, with flexible study options offered by PhD’s and Masters in related fields.
LINKS Institute is an online private vocational institute where you can obtain a certificate in as little as 6 months. There are three programs to choose from, and our programs are developed in such a way as to reduce as many barriers as possible for Manitobans seeking education.
- LINKS Institute is a registered & approved institute with the Province of Manitoba.
- Learn online. No need to move to a larger community centre to purse education.
- Learn quickly. Our programs can be completed in as short a time as 6 months.
- Receive credit where credit is due. Many students take a university or college course without knowing what their ultimate career aspirations are. Some courses might be taken but never utilized towards a full degree. As a LINKS Institute certificate is easily attainable (with hard work!), you’ll receive credit in return for a short 6-month commitment.
Choose from 3 Specializations
Upcoming Intake Dates:
- August 12th, 2025
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Get job ready for support roles in mental health, addictions, and child welfare.
Become career ready for in demand jobs in mental health, addictions and harm reduction fields. How? Choose from programs developed by Industry Experts with the specific skills and knowledge you need, in mind. Our programs include a practicum experience which is designed to get you working in your chosen field as quickly as possible.
LINKS Institute is Manitoba’s leading Private Vocational Institute for mental health, addictions and child welfare. We were developed with online learning in mind, and our goal is to help you succeed in your chosen career field.
New classes start frequently. Classes are online interactive, and led by Industry Experts (no self-directed learning). Small class sizes mean that you have the support and guidance of your instructor on your learning journey. Explore our website to learn more, or click contact us/apply, today!
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Land Acknowledgement
We respect the treaties that were made on these lands and acknowledge that LINKS Institute is located on Treaty 2 Lands. LINKS Institute would like to welcome you to the traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishinabek, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene, and Metis peoples. Treaty 2 territory is traditional shared land between the Dakota and Ojibway. The Turtle Mountains and Brandon Area are also home to the Metis peoples.
In the spirit of grace, we honor our relationship with Indigenous Peoples and respect the contributions of history, culture, and language of Canada’s peoples.
As LINKS Institute offers programming throughout Manitoba and Canada, we also acknowledge and respect all treaty lands that our students and associates are living in.