Success Stories

Program Area: Human Services Worker Tharuna Woosaree      Tharuna Woosaree was on employment insurance and living at home with her parents and decided it was time for a lifestyle change. “I did not know – I did not have a direction prior to coming into the Human Services Worker Program at Bredin Institute -Centre for Learning.” Tharuna successfully graduated from the program. When asked about her experience in this program, she states, “It got me to where I am. It prepared me for jobs in every area of working with people. It helped me to get the knowledge and practical experience; I needed to get a job. There are so many jobs out there.” When asked about her current job, Tharuna states, “Wonderful, very busy, I work full time days with people with disabilities and part time with youth. It is a good balance.” What is it that you like about this career? “You get satisfaction when you are doing something right and helping others.” So how has your life changed since you took the Human Services Worker Program at Bredin Institute Centre for Learning? “I was living at home with my parents and now I bought my own place. I bought a new car. A good lifestyle change – very independent.”   Program Area: Human Services Worker Amanda Orydzuk      After receiving my BA in Sociology and working in the private sector for about a year, I had decided to upgrade my education in order to find work in a different field. Enrolling in the Human Services Worker program at Bredin Institute was exactly what I needed to do in order to make that change. The program allowed me to build on past education and work experience and gain new knowledge and experience in a short period of time. The instructors and staff at Bredin are extremely supportive and knowledgeable. A month after completing the program, I received a job offer from the Government of Alberta. As an Information Officer, I help people understand and apply for government programs and resources. I learned about a majority of these government programs while in the Human Services Worker program. I really enjoyed the program and have since recommended Bredin to others looking to upgrade or gain further education in the Human Services field.