If you are enrolled in a program with a practicum/clinical/work placement requirement, you need a work permit before you can start your placement.
You should start your application for a work permit as soon as you confirm your seat in the program and receive your acceptance letter. With your acceptance, you will find a letter from your program coordinator describing the work placement, which you may use to support your work permit application. You should apply for your work permit at the same time as applying for your initial study permit.
If your work placement is in a designated occupation such as in health services or working with children, you must also complete and pass a medical exam before you submit your application for a work permit.
It is critical that you apply for your work permit as soon as possible to avoid delays in your program of study.
Check the chart below to see if your program at Portage College requires a work permit and medical.
Government of Canada Work Permit Information Link.
| Program | Work Permit Required | Medical Required | Letter Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Art Certificate | No | No | No |
| Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma | No | No | No |
| Business Administration Certificate | No | No | No |
| Business Administration Diploma – Accounting | No | No | No |
| Business Administration Diploma – Management | No | No | No |
| Community Social Work Diploma | No | Yes | Yes |
| Culinary Arts Diploma | No | No | No |
| Fine Arts Certificate | No | No | No |
| Hairstyling Certificate | No | No | No |
| Natural Resources Technology Diploma | Yes | No | Yes |
| Open Studies Diploma | No | No | No |
| Practical Nurse Diploma | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Cooking Certificate | No | No | Yes |
| University Studies Diploma | No | No | No |
| University Transfer Diploma | No | No | No |