Learner Stories

Dawn’s Story

Dawn discusses how women’s empowerment programs helped her overcome feelings of isolation and connect with other women in her community.

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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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Shawnee Sue’s Story

Listen to Shawnee Sue share her journey and what she learned from participating in women's empowerment programming.

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Al’s Story

When I came to the Learning Exchange, I knew I was looking for something different. I had experienced the traditional path – creating a resume, then reworking it, sending it around and was getting no response. I had come from a high-paying job in Nova Scotia and had a lot of experience but the feedback I was getting was that I was overqualified – or seemed to be. Someone had recommended the Learning Exchange and I made the call. 

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