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For Christine Garbitt, Saulteau First Nation, the Supportive Care Assistant Program (developed by the North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) and Northern Lights College) supported her ongoing goal to work in health care. Learn what inspired Christine to pursue a new career in health care — and how she made it happen .
Learn how the Information Technology Technician Training Program, in partnership with the Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS), used remote learning to help Ruby-Ann Hughan, Haida Nation, and Sidney Wallace, Tla'amin Nation, upgrade their skills and find new careers in tech.
Hear from Yvonne LaRochelle, Program Manager of the Lillooet Tribal Council’s Community Adult Learning Centre, and Marie Patrick, Xaxli’p Nation, as they discuss how training funding made it possible to host an archeological dig of a prehistoric pit-house village in the Keatley Creek region.
Success stories about people with disabilities from local residents and B.C. employers.
Learn how a combination of community support and self-exploration helped Michael discover his post-secondary education goals.
Hazel shares her path to becoming an employment counsellor. Discover how mentors and a positive mindset opened doors to a job she loves.
Read about how Sarah’s shop class inspired her decision to pursue a welding career.
Discover how Kendra’s motivation and connections with the right people led her to a prospective career.
Discover how the BladeRunners program helps British Columbians find success and open doors to new opportunities.
Learn how a licensed practical nurse navigates this challenging time with compassion and care.
Learn how one Vancouver-based realtor has continued to find success in her career while some of her peers are retiring.
Learn how the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Program helped Cressen become the first female carpenter with the Surrey School District.