It’s hard to believe that less than 10 years ago, Oksana was terrified to leave Ukraine and start over in Canada… but she did. Today, she is a happy, successful, and confident Registered Psychiatric Nurse who makes a difference in…
“When I saw my grandma getting older, I wanted to take care of her, but didn’t know how.” Seeing family members face health challenges cemented Justine’s future. “I finally found my purpose. Nursing would allow me to help my family…
Meet Gabriel Visentin, the 2022 Optician Student of the Year and our 2nd runner-up! Gabriel grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta. At the age of 14, he decided he was looking for more opportunities, and relocated to Toronto for boarding school.…
It wasn’t until her father moved into care that Natasha considered a career supporting older adults and enriching their lives. She watched her dad as he walked his journey with dementia, but never lost his aptitude for music. Natasha witnessed…
Born in Chilliwack, B.C., Sheri Goldie had a happy childhood. She didn’t have much growing up, but she was loved. And she loved to love. Her biggest dream was to become a stay-at-home mom with three kids. Kyson, Hadley and…
Carol has achieved her dreams. She is helping people as a Medical Lab Assistant at St. Paul’s Hospital. She brought her mom to Canada. She has found love and recently married a wonderful man named Michael. “I feel very happy…
When it comes to first jobs, everyone must start somewhere. For most of us, it’s working part-time at a fast-food restaurant or a busy clothing store. For 19-year-old Rachel Howey, it’s helping the hospital run smoothly as a Hospital Clerk.…
Seeking a brighter future for the family, Bimal, her mom, and her brother left everything behind and moved from Fiji to Canada. Two significant family health-scares changed Bimal’s future. It was hard to see her loved ones face health challenges,…
Even though life had not always been kind to Sheila, she never failed to see the bright side. Sheila’s passion has always been working with children and she knew becoming an EA is where she would excel. She researched and…
For as long as Danielle can remember, she imagined becoming an Obstetrician. But as so often happens, the glamour of an imagined career does not match reality. She realized where her heart belonged: nurturing and enriching the lives of children…
In her early thirties, Hannah Blackburn’s life has taken her on a difficult, and at times, painful journey. But Hannah is brave. She used her trauma to fuel her personal growth. She made her pain count.
In August 2017, Carmen and her four-year-old daughter packed their bags in China to join her husband halfway across the world so their family could be together. A year after arriving in Canada, she gave birth to her second child.…
I can’t say enough good things about this program. The online format gave me the flexibility to continue working during the program. The teachers were…
Montana S.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
I completed my Education Assistant program online in June 2019. This is an excellent program with amazing and welcoming staff. Stenberg is a great college…
Maddie L.
Education Assistant
This is a college that cares about its students. The instructors want to see you succeed and they give you the tools to do so.…