Can I take PSW program with Management or Business Administration background

[Mapleleaf705]

Hello All,

I have a business management/administration background with having a degree in Business Administration, currently, I`m pursuing my graduate certificate in Project Management for 1 year and I`m planning to do another 1-year course so that I can get 3 years of PGWP after (1+1 courses)

So, I`m thinking of doing the Personal Support Worker program as my second course, I`m curious and would like to know if taking that particular program won't affect me in getting PGWP.


Please give your suggestion. Thanks

 

[Sobiya02]

Hi, even i have the same concern, i did my bachelors degree in Accounts and Commerce, currently studying finance and for my second course i would like to go with PSW program, i want to know if i can switch and what are the program requirements?

 

[Wishmi]

Did you get any reply? Pls share

 

[canuck78]

All the people pivoting and studying to be a PSW should be aware that the government will likely start making sure that it makes some sense (based on their background) that they will work as PSWs not just get PR and never work as a PSW. Makes zero sense to grant PR to people due to a shortage of labour knowing that people will never work in the field.

 

[CADme23]

Based on PGWP rules now, you would be able to get 3 years if you do two one year programs. However, cankuck78 makes a good point that LOTS of people are also doing this so I wouldn't be surprised if it raises suspicion in the future.
Also, do you know what a PSW does? You know it's things like helping dress and feed people, helping them go to the washroom, etc. Great if you know what the job includes and you want to do it. I just ask because lots of students say they want to do it because they perceive it to be an easy path to jobs and PR. It's a physically demanding job and pay isn't great.

 

[Sobiya02]

Hello everyone
I appreciate anyone answering my question
I have done Bachelor’s in Accounts and Commerce, before this i also did a 1 year certification in Pre Primary Teaching in India itself, had to take Commerce field due to some reasons, anyways
My question is that i am from a commerce background i have been here in Canada for my 1 year program which i am done with in Finance field, now i completely want to change my field because i always wanted to do teaching, when i did my short course in India, now that i have chance i wanna go with a 2 year ECE program
As i am already done with my 1 year program and people usually do a second one and get their 3 years PGWP
If i go for a 2 year program how will it work for me?
Because i will be having 3 years of study if i choose the option i am willing for
Please let me know asap