Elise Paquette, Community Support Worker – Nanaimo

I discovered Discovery Community College (DCC) through weaving through my options online and decided to enroll in the Community Support Worker program. Their online schooling helped me balance full-time work and managing my mental health so I could be worry-free and calm.

My experience with DCC was very delightful, I met with Cindy, who helped me sort out financial aid options, and kept in touch with me through my entire schooling experience. All of my instructors approached us with nothing but kindness and compassion. I learned a lot from the curriculum and a lot of useful advice, tools, and ideas from the instructors who each had their own experience and personal advice towards a career in the community support work field.

Marilyn has been a delight to work with when figuring out my options for employment post-practicum and provided me with the Human Resources contact number at School District 68 (SD68). There were lots of follow-up with me to check in on my search for employment. She shared my excitement when I told her I got offered employment at SD68 and I can see that she truly cares deeply about the students at DCC and setting them up for the future.

Now I am looking forward to my time at SD68 and all the opportunities and connections it will bring. I am forever grateful for the staff at Discovery Community College for believing in me and motivating me to be the best student and now employee.