Learner Stories

Edris, a Day in the Life

Edris talks about her journey from income assistance to having a job and how women’s empowerment programs supported her in learning about herself and feeling connected to her community.

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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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Emma’s Story of Empowerment

I was experiencing depression, anxiety, a hard time socializing, and also having a difficult time finding employment. My case manager suggested WES at the Saint John Learning Exchange, but when I attended my intake, Power Up was suggested as a starting point.

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Caleb’s Story

In the beginning of 2025, I had just moved back to New Brunswick after living on my own in Fort McMurray. When I moved back home with my mom, she suggested I check out the Learning Exchange. I had never heard of it before. I wasn’t going through the best of times when I met with Leah, the Program Coordinator. I had nothing to do all day and knew that I wanted to finish high school, but I didn’t know how to do that. The thought of doing the CAEC felt really overwhelming.

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