Veronique, who lives in , has lived with her whole life. In 2013, while she was studying to be a Civil Technician, Veronique鈥檚 life changed dramatically when her mother passed away. She contacted the and started their Employ-Ability Program in June of 2014, determined to change her life.
Veronique wanted help settling on a career path. She wanted to be certain that she was choosing for herself and not picking a career based on what other people wanted for her. She knew she wanted to work in a setting where she could help people with their needs and after extensive research, she made the decision to apply to become a .
In September of 2014 she secured a part time position in the kitchen at . At the same time she also started a biology course, a pre-requisite to the physiotherapy assistant program.
The Employ-Ability Program helped Veronique to develop confidence and taught her not to second-guess herself. Veronique鈥檚 hard work, determination and her ability to set and follow priorities make her an asset to any employer. We wish her success now and in the future.