Steven Follows his Passion
Steven was referred to the Neil Squire Society by his Ontario Works Case Worker. With a knee injury and hearing loss, Steven was having difficulty finding employment.
Lisa Inspires Program Staff and Participants
Lisa joined the Employ-Ability Program with the goal of identifying her skills and interests in order to make a sound decision about her career, which included transitioning from her part-time job. While she recognized the comfort of being familiar with her current employer, the workplace procedures and having an income, she was not happy with […]
On the Road to Becoming an Electrician
David is a recent graduate from the Virtual Employ-Ability Program (now known as the Working Together Program). “I was surfing the internet, looking for ways to improve my life through education.
Guy Embarks on his Second Career
“My first career, of over twenty years, was as a sales representative in the field of communications,” says Guy. “I am now embarking on a second career having obtained a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University of Ottawa.”
“We laughed and learned together”
When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I wasn’t sure where to turn. I didn’t know anyone who had MS, or any other kind of autoimmune disorder, for that matter. I started an on-line search to see where I might get assistance in the Ottawa area.