Student Practicums

We work with Canadian universities and colleges to host unpaid practicum placements for degree students pursuing careers in community living services and social policy.

Social Work and Child and Youth Care Students

Are you interested in a practicum placement with CLBC?

Follow these steps to apply:

Step 1:

Determine which CLBC office location(s) works best for you.

  • Social Work and Child and Youth Care placements are possible in our offices throughout B.C.

Step 2:

Advise your Field Coordinator that you are interested in a placement at CLBC and advise on the location(s) you prefer.

Step 3:

Your Field Coordinator then needs to email CLBCPeopleServices@gov.bc.ca with your:

  • CLBC office preferences
  • Resume
  • Program year
  • Practicum term and number of required hours

Our practicum coordinators will then work to find you a placement.

If a placement is found, you will be invited to an interview where you can share about your interest in a placement with CLBC and your learning style. We are happy to answer any questions you have about CLBC and the practicum experience.

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.


Student testimonial

“My placement at CLBC was a great learning experience. I was given many learning opportunities to understand and work with individuals with diverse abilities. CLBC has given me a lot of support to apply, practice and utilize my skills and knowledge that I learned in the classroom into a field setting. Additionally, throughout my placement here at CLBC, I was able to make connections with not only individuals associated with CLBC, but with colleagues in the office who made the work environment positive.”

Demi, Bachelor of Social Work Practicum Student