Alison, Community Support Worker – Nanaimo

I can whole heartedly say that taking this course was worth it!

I am an adult who spent the better part of my life raising kids and working jobs of all kinds. But there was always a constant: that I was always helping someone or showing support in or for my community.

I finally took a leap of faith on myself and came back to school. It was very scary for me at the age of 44 with a grade 8 education, but I knew I had what it took to learn the fundamentals and collect the proper tools to continue helping and supporting, creating the most beneficial outcome for the people in my community and for myself.

Discovery Community College allowed me to do that in an evening/weekend class, which is absolutely what made it possible for me to go back to school. I got to learn so much from so many people from all walks of life, and I was lucky to create some great connections with some really, great people.

We had three instructors, all very knowledgeable in their own way. Through the changes though I was able to continue learning and collecting tools through the books.

My practicum was amazing! The transition was made easy by Marilyn, who was quick to help set me up in the perfect placement. I was able to put my skills into play while continuously learning from the staff and members at my placement. At the end of my practicum, I was hired on to be part of the team.

What an amazing team! Thanks for helping me close this chapter and opening many new more.