Annual Report (2021-2022)

Encouragement & Support

I arrived in Canada from the Philippines in 2015 as part of the Live-In Caregiver program. For over six years I was a caregiver for a lovely woman with dementia until she passed away in 2019, leaving me unemployed. I applied for Employment Insurance and was referred to WorkBC to help me find another job or a skills training program. From the start, my case manager was kind and explained everything I needed to know, including which documents to submit to receive funding for a skills training program. She referred me to the PBLMT Personal Support Worker and Mental Health Program at Discovery Community College in Surrey as this program has a wide range of job opportunities. My case manager consistently checked in on me and my progress. She praised me for my high grades, encouraged me to do my best, and when possible, to help my classmates. After five months of online school, I started my practicum. I loved my practicum placement and adapted to the staff and clients quickly. Before completing the practicum, my team leader asked me to submit my resume and prepare for an interview before finishing my practicum. Despite my nerves, I successfully completed the virtual panel job interview and was offered a job. I started working full-time in January 2022. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the WorkBC Whalley office. Without the program, I could not have afforded this training. In addition, I want to commend my case worker for all her help and encouragement. Rhealyn

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