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What's In It for Me?
David came to JobWave in March 2010 not knowing what to expect from the program. He had not worked in four years and felt that his barriers to employment included his limited access to transportation and some personal issues. read more...

Finding the Courage to Begin Again
Susan left her home of nearly 20 years with nothing except her child and a hastily packed bag of clothing when
she arrived in Kitimat, looking for a fresh start. She came to JobWave at the end of January 2010 and began
participating in the intensive Job Club services. read more...

Moving Forward with Determination
Donna was getting up at 3:00am to work in various households cleaning, doing laundry and taking care of
people in need only to return home to care for her husband who was struggling with an addiction. This highly
stressful situation was not a healthy environment for Donna, who is a recovering addict herself. read more...

On the Wave of Success
When Ken first came to JobWave he had some big dreams for his future but no idea how to turn them into reality.
Ken yearned for a career working outdoors, using high tech equipment and at the same time making a difference.
Unfortunately Ken’s lack of formal education or training stood in his way each time he approached employers. read more..

Commitment to Your Goals Can Yield Rewards
Andrew came to JobWave in December 2009 after relocating from Vancouver to the relatively small community
of Prince Rupert. Andrew had previously held certification in Level 3 First Aid and had been gainfully employed
as a First Aid attendant, but had not been able to find employment because his ticket had since expired.read more...

Inspiring Confidence
Rachelle came to JobWave following her completion of the Resident Care Attendant Diploma program. Although there seemed to be many job openings in her field, Rachelle was unsuccessful in securing employment.  Through the interview process, Rachelle learned that potential employers were concerned about her ability to withstand the demanding and stressful nature of the job. read more...

“Working with Energy” Works Wonders!
Jeanette first came to JobWave on June 2nd, 2009. After attending a number of employment coaching sessions with Rebecca, her case coordinator, Jeanette landed a couple of job interviews. Despite Jeanette’s positive attitude and her perseverance, she was not clear on what she wanted to do for work, and as a result was not finding the success she hoped for. read more...

Praising Independence and Hard Work
Mark O’Brien started with Kitimat JobWave in April 2009. He had been on income assistance for two months, and a lack of access to transportation made it difficult for him to secure employment. read more...