Wanda Witte – Health Care Assistant – Prince George

“I learned about the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program through WorkBC, where I was shown a poster promoting the opportunity. I applied and was thrilled to be accepted into the program. It has been a meaningful step toward starting a new career—one that I find both fulfilling and impactful, as it allows me to make a difference in people’s lives.

Returning to school at the age of 63 came with its challenges, particularly with the technology required for an online course. The college-supplied computer did not arrive until several weeks into the program, which made it difficult at first to navigate the digital learning environment. Thankfully, with the support of my classmates and college staff, I was able to overcome these obstacles and became confident in completing assignments and meeting course requirements.

The age gap between myself and the other students was also an adjustment. While many of them enjoyed socializing, I was focused on learning. Over time, however, I grew fond of them all. I even became affectionately known as the “class mom,” often helping to steer conversations back to the curriculum when needed.

With this education, I hope to build a career that is both financially supportive and personally rewarding. I also hope to inspire my adult daughters by showing them that it’s never too late to follow your dreams or start over. I’m proud to say I’ve achieved my goal of becoming a Health Care Assistant.”