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Skip to NavigationMichael has always had a strong interest in design. This passion led him to attend The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where he graduated in 2014 with a Graphic Design diploma. However, after graduation, Michael had a hard time finding a job in his field.
Recently, the BC Christian Academy started a new program and needed to hire some additional staff. Laurentia and Silviya were looking for a job that responded to their skills and experience. The Neil Squire Society’s Working Together program found the perfect fit for both.
Sometimes the best way to learn is to teach — that’s the lesson Keisha learned as a Neil Squire Society youth intern at the Penticton Indian Band’s Footprints to Technology Centre.
The Neil Squire Society’s Working Together Program has helped bring additional value to Cymax, a Canadian e-commerce furniture company.
When asked how her disability affects her daily life, Stefanie had a hard time coming up with an answer. “I just do things!” she said with a laugh.