A world of opportunities
Wanting to learn about business and the global economy, Valentin took his first step toward becoming an entrepreneur by moving to Canada. He chose Stenberg College’s Business Diploma – Marketing Specialization program.
What a teacher learned from her students
Coming from a family with a deep-rooted background in education, Zahra Albalooshi has an appreciation for learning and teaching. Some girls dream of becoming princesses, but Zahra dreamed of becoming a professor.
From tragedy to triumph
Megan is a successful graduate of Stenberg College’s Nursing Unit Clerk Diploma program. Read her story today!
Clerk before you leap
Jasleen is a successful graduate of Stenberg College’s Hospital Support Specialist Diploma program to become a Hospital Clerk. Read her story today!
Fairy tales do come true
Gurpreet found Stenberg College’s Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) Diploma program. “I wanted to work in health care but I wanted a quick program. I had tried other jobs but didn’t feel fulfilled.” Almost immediately after starting the MLA program, Gurpreet…
With an open heart and an open door
Jes excelled at harnessing external resources, such as community services and family support. However, something was missing. She recognized that having the ability to support clients’ internal resources, such as resiliency and emotions, could create permanent change.
“Get this girl a cape”
Megan is a successful graduate of Stenberg College’s Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Diploma program. Read her story today!
The art of teaching: Philippa perfects her craft in support of children
Trained as an artist, Philippa Glossop never imagined a career as an educator. However, a request from a neighbour to teach her daughter to draw changed all that. From that moment, Philippa found joy and purpose in teaching. Filled with…
The transformative power of education
Nelofar Rahimi, or Nelly as friends know her, was born in Pakistan, the child of Afghan refugees. When she was just five years old, Nelly and her family immigrated to Canada and settled in Burnaby. Recalling the sacrifices her parents…
Overcoming anxiety
As Michelle read the letter of recommendation from her instructor, Allen Hoolaeff, she filled with emotion, “He wrote, ‘Michelle creates opportunities for her clients to become who they want to be. She is a strong leader but does not accomplish…
It’s never too late
For Harpreet Dhaliwal, becoming a Nursing Unit Clerk was much more than a career choice. It was her dream. She had to keep this dream on hold for more than a decade to fulfill her duties as a wife, daughter,…
Inspiring Selfhood as a Childhood Educator
For the Early Childhood Education Basic (ECE) and Post-Basic (ECE-PB) Student of the Year, Samantha (Sammi) Stittle, the end of her education signifies the key to finding her place in the world. Although Sammi dreamt of becoming an inspirational ECE,…
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