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Education G.O.A.L.S. G.O.A.L.S. is for youth ages 16 to 25 who want to complete the Adult High School Diploma L.E.A.P. L.E.A.P. is for youth and adults who want to prepare for the CAEC or complete the Adult High School Diploma B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. is for adults who want to set personal development goals while preparing for the CAEC
Employment WESLinks WESLinks is for anyone who wants to build their employability skills in a 12-week program Soft Skills Soft Skills is a workshop series for anyone who wants to build their professional skills WorkLinks WorkLinks is for anyone who wants support to find and maintain employment
Women’s Empowerment Power Up Power Up is for women 19+ who want to set and achieve goals to prepare for their next steps Healthy Self-Esteem Health Self-Esteem is for women 19+ looking to enhance their confidence and quality of life Managing Stress Managing Stress is for women 19+ who want to identify, understand, and manage stress
Our Team Meet our passionate team committed to helping people achieve their goals Board of Directors Meet the dedicated members of our Board of Directors who help steer the Learning Exchange towards a sustainable future The Learning Exchange Learn more about The Learning Exchange’s mission, approach, and results Learner Stories We help change lives by empowering people to reach their education and employment goals Women’s Empowerment Network Formed in 1994 and focused on the systematic barriers that kept people from moving out of poverty

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Learner Stories

Dawn’s Story

Dawn’s Story

I was aging out of the school system, so my husband’s social worker suggested I go to the Learning Exchange because they could help me get my GED. I went more than once to see what would work for me and that never seemed to matter. In 2019, I went back to WorkLinks because I got tired of living on the system. I took all nine workshops of the Soft Skills training. They also helped me find an internship with the United Way. 

I was originally supposed to be there for one month, but they ended up keeping me for an additional month because it was so busy. I learned so much; how to do reports, typing and time management. I also learned that the earlier you show up, the better it looks. So, show up early and be ready. 

That’s how I have figured out what I want to do now. I always liked the idea of working in an office. Now my goal is to finish my GED, go to college to get the education to become a receptionist and then work. 

I tell everyone – if you need help – go see them. The staff is really caring and they don’t judge. It’s amazing there. I’m pretty much part of the family now.

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Shelley’s Story

About a year ago, I was referred to the Power Up program by Social Development. My favorite part was the expectation that we were responsible to be there. I treated it like a job. I got up in the morning, got my coffee ready and went. One of the topics that really stuck with me was on joy. I had not considered the idea that you could be happy for the sake of being happy. I wanted to find my happiness. Since then, I have taken WEN’s Self-Esteem course. This came at the perfect time in my life because I had just left an abusive relationship. The support of everyone there kept me going. I got my power back. I am currently taking the Stress Management course. I’ve become even more involved in the Learning Exchange. I graduated from WESLinks before Christmas and am now enrolled in WorkLinks. My son and I are planning to host a cultural workshop and talking circle so the learners can discover more about First Nations. I’m excited to give back. When you walk into the building, you feel like you are coming home. Everyone there is working together to help you. You put your mind to it, you commit, and you will get what you want out of the programs.

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Trish’s Story

I did the Power Up program in 2015. I was just starting out on a journey to know what abilities I had.  It wasn’t easy but it was worth it.  Power Up definitely helped with my confidence and I met several people who would be part of my life in the days to come, helping me become the best person I can be. 

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Rasha’s Story

Rasha talks about how participating in women's empowerment programs helped her build a network and share her culture.

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