Pinehouse Graduates Share Their Thoughts
Randy, Archie, and Jimmie took part in the Neil Squire Society’s Employ-Ability program via distance learning from Pinehouse Saskatchewan.
“I had no idea what my profession would be”
“I was facing a lot of life issues and started to feel like things were becoming hopeless,” says Amelia, who at 21 was working towards a geography degree at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and also looking for a part time job to support her tuition costs and living expenses.
With The Right Support, Jeff Finds Solutions
Jeff has degenerative arthritis, calcium build up, and a severed tendon in his right shoulder. For the past 20 years he’s worked in a physical environment. With a learning disability, a criminal record, and a lack of higher education, Jeff felt that “future employment seemed limited.”
Federal Government Formally Announces Enhanced Employ-Ability Program Funding
During a visit to our office on August 9th, 2011, The Honourable Alice Wong (new window), Minister of State for Seniors and Member of Parliament for Richmond, announced, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley (new window), Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (new window), that the Neil Squire Society (new window) will receive […]
Alice Wong will Announce Funding to Neil Squire Society
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for Richmond, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce funding to the Neil Squire Society for their enhanced Employ-Ability Program on August 9th, 2011 at 10:00am.