Melanie Lands Two Jobs!
Melanie has a learning disability. She finds it difficult to read because “the words are scrambled”. She had trouble hearing when she was younger, so she has tubes in her ears.
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Skip to NavigationMelanie has a learning disability. She finds it difficult to read because “the words are scrambled”. She had trouble hearing when she was younger, so she has tubes in her ears.
My story begins by telling you a little bit about myself. I have been out of the workforce for about six years now due to a back injury.
Joanne, an Employ-Ability Program participant from the Neil Squire Society’s Prairie Regional office shares her successes, and hardships.
“My name is Murray. I am from Musapeetung first nation that is located 40 minutes north of Regina in the Qu’applle valley. I have worked mostly in casinos doing cleaning and being a porter. In 2007 I slipped on some icy steps and broke my neck.”
“Our family migrated to Canada in March of 2010. As soon as we arrived I tried to find a job. I looked for work in an office setting but was unable to find one. A year after coming to Canada, I had a stroke.”