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Campus Director: Bruce Wilbee Career Advisor: Karen Moon Nanaimo CampFinancial Officer: Lana Hunt Graduate Services/Admin: Sylvia Dawe January 2012

prott-Shaw Community College 6-140 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5C5

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Little keys open big locks

Simple words reflect great thoughts

Your smile can cure heart blocks

So keep on smiling it rocks! ~author unknown

Feature Grad - Kate Horner

Community Support Worker/Social Services

For me, the thought of going back to school was terrify-

ing. I dropped out of high school in grade 12 with less

than average grades and never dreamed of getting a high-

er education. I honestly didnt believe I could do it. But I

took the leap of faith and decided to go back to school and

get my CSW/SS diploma. It was far from easy. But with

the support of amazing instructors, my classmates (many

of whom are close friends now) and my own drive and

determination, I came out a straight A student and hired

out of both practicum placements. Now, I spend my days

helping others in a way I have always dreamed.

Anyone can accomplish what I have in the last year. It all

comes down to how much of your self you are willing to

put into it. I gave it my all and now my options are limit-

less. I say, take the leap of faith, give it everything youve

got and you wont be disappointed.

Feature Grad Patty Pringle

Community Support Worker/Social Services

Over a year ago I entered a new phase in my life, and that

phase was my decision to go back to school! I have been pro

crastinating about this huge step for the last ten years. I

thought, my kids are older, I'm in a dead end job with no room

for advancement, I wasn't getting any younger, so really wha

was I waiting for? I bit the bullet and signed up for the Comm

nity Support Worker/Social Services Program. I am so glad I

did!

My journey began last November and a year later I 'm in a job

that I love, with more prospects on the horizon. I feel a great

sense of accomplishment and pride within myself today and

that I am very grateful. It was a long hard road of self discov

and acceptance for who I am. I truly feel that this was my tim

to discover that, and I don't think I would have found out who

Patty really was" had I not made the decision to go back to

school. So I decided to take my leap of faith! I havent regr

ted my decision for one minute.

Today I am a confident woman who is becoming comfortable

her own skin and for that I will be forever thankful. My teache

helped me see that, and aided me to recognize that I have a

to contribute and just

to go out there and

grab it!

Thanks to everyone

at Sprott-Shaw for

believing in me and

for helping me to see

that with hard work

and dedication you

can have everything

that you want in yourlife...I am so proud of

who I am today, and

that I could be a pos-

itive role model for

my kids! It was all

worth it!

Kate is enjoying her new position at The Cedars Rehabilitation Centre

With 2 offers of employment, Patty enthusiastically rings the

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rott-Shaw Community College 6-140 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5C5

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Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Diploma

Starts March 12/12

Now is the time to train in a rewarding career that is in de-

mand! Within our hands-on, 29 week program , students

practice their newly learned skills in 2 clinical practi-

cums 4 weeks at one of the newest facilities in Nanai-

mo, Wexford Creek(on 10th Ave. in South Nanaimo) and

4 weeks at Kiwanis Village (located close to NRGH).

Class hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm.

Work opportunities continue to be strong for our HCA

grads. According to the BC Care Providers Association

(www.bccares.ca):

In January 2010, BC Ministry of Health predicted ashortage of 5250 seniors care aides and LPNs inhealth authority operated facilities by 2019

In June 2010, Health Employers Association of BCpredicted a shortage of 2000 seniors care aides andLPNs in non-health authority (contracted non-profit,

denominational and private) facilities by 2019

In November 2010, BC Labour Market Strategy con-cluded health care is expected to the province'sfastest growing job creation sector over the nextdecade

Healthcare Assistants (also known as Resident Care At-

tendants) help others with their daily personal care, such

as grooming, bathing and eating, as well as assist in a

variety of other ways to ensure comfort and wellness.

Graduates can expect to earn $16-21/hour on average.

Opportunities for employment are often found in local sen-

iors facilities as well as private home care.

Sprott-Shaws HCA program is recognized by the BC

Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry, and we

assist our students with the necessary documentation to

register upon graduation. For more information, or to reg-

ister, contact www.cachwr.bc.ca

Upcoming courses:

Community Support Worker/Social Services Feb 13

Business Administration Certificate March 5

Business Administration Diploma March 12

Administrative Assistant March 12

Healthcare Assistant Diploma March 12

Medical Office Assistant Diploma May 7

Practical Nurse Aug 6

Super Student/ Super Staff

Super Student Lisa Kukler, HCA Student

Congratulations Lisa! Lisa w

nominated for her positive a

upbeat attitude, as well as f

helping others in the classroo

Lisa is 3 weeks away from prac

cum and looks back on her de

sion to make a career change the right choice. She tells us th

her instructor, Gwen, is fantast

and likes the sense of humo

Gwen brings to the classroom a

well as putting everything in pe

spective in a way that Lisa can relate to. Lisa recalls th

before starting college she had some self doubts but su

prised herself with the grades she has been achievin

Her advice for others? If you have the desire to help ot

ers and you have the opportunity then go for it!

Super Staff Gwen Boyd, HCA Instructor

Congratulations Gwen! A seven-year veteran of Spro

Shaw, Gwen has a

wealth of experience in

the healthcare industry.

Gwen balances instruct-

ing in our Healthcare

Assistant program with

running her own busi-

ness Soma as a foot-

care nurse. Gwen has

amazing skill with sup-porting students to be-

come knowledgeable,

compassionate and

empathetic caregivers.

Calendar

Jan 3 Classes resume

Jan 3 Welcome new MOA & Business students

Jan 9

Welcome new Practical Nurse students

Jan 16 Welcome new HCA & CSWSS students

Jan 17 Assembly

Jan 27 Jeans/Scrubs Day - donations being

accepted on behalf of Nanaimo/Ladysmith

Schools Foundation

Jan 31 NOONMinute to Win It tournament

organized by CSWSS class

Lisa at the January 17 assembly

Gwen helping behind the scenes at the Fall

Graduation Ceremony, Nanaimo Golf Club

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