βIt all began innocently enough with an opportunity to learn how to use a computerβ, says Kevin, when recounting his experience at the ½ρΘΥ³ΤΉΟ51. βI am from the pre-cellphone generation, so the Computer Comfort program gave me a chance to improve my computer skills.β While being patiently walked through the ins and outs of computers, Kevin was given the opportunity to join the Employ-Ability program.
βThis is when matters really began to take on a life of their ownβ, Kevin says as he remembers how he was guided by facilitators; Chris, Laureen and Lissa.
Kevin managed to expand upon his knowledge and learned so much more than just computer skills. He learned about job markets, resume preparation and creation, and he received guidance in the art of the interview and successful networking; all this while enjoying the camaraderie of classmates and facilitators who shared insights and experiences with each other. βThe ½ρΘΥ³ΤΉΟ51 experience, for me, was about recovering not only life but aspects of me that I had almost forgotten existedβ, says Kevin.
The Employ-Ability program gave Kevin new resources and skills to apply to change his life in βpositive and practical waysβ, it also βempowered me to make some good changes in my lifeβ, says Kevin. βThe Neil Squire experience is indeed a holistic and healing experience recovering life and the ability to join in my community in a new and proactive way.”
Kevinβs story at the ½ρΘΥ³ΤΉΟ51 continues to evolve.