George Brown Polytechnic
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education Program
- Description
Supported post-secondary certificate program intended to develop and cultivate career possibilities, learning styles, and confidence and leadership in navigating institutions to support post-secondary goals
Key skills developed include:- communication
- critical thinking and problem solving
- information and change management
- community building and leadership
- self-advocacy
Other development opportunities include:
- gaining credentials and experiences for post-secondary and certificate programs
- strategy and skill development
- exploration and pursuit of academic and career goals
- understanding of, and addressing, individual challenges to employment, academic and interpersonal success
- Eligibility
- Persons 19 years or older who self-identify as facing barriers to employment and education that may be related to mental health issues or addiction, must have English reading and writing skills
- Application Process
- Attend an online information session, an in-person application session Application process begins 2-3 months prior to program start dates
- Documents Required
- Contact for information
- Office
- 416-415-2000 - Contact Centre
- Office
- 1-800-265-2002 - (long distance)
- TTY
- 1-877-515-5559
- Web Site
- https://www.georgebrown.ca/tpe
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- St James Campus, 200 King St E
5th Floor-524
Toronto, ON, M5A 3W8
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None for domestic students; participants must cover own computer and transportation costs
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- April 15, 2026
- Last Verified On
- February 18, 2026
- Address
- St James Campus, 200 King St E, 5th Floor-524
Toronto, ON, M5A 3W8
Cross street: Parliament St and King St E
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
- Hours of Operation
- Classes occur between Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm New admissions in September, January and AprilMon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area

