(I gained) work experience for my resume, more experience working with others. The woodshop has helped me obtain multiple skills using machinery. It has also opened more opportunities, as well as lots of amazing references which will hopefully help me get a job in this line of work.

This program helped me better my life when I was in a bad place in my life. It helped me find work, a home, and food when I needed it. It also gave me temporary income to help me get back on my feet.

Working with YOU, and being able to volunteer to do the Pop Up shops, and sampling with other volunteers and youth has given me great communication skills that I can use in finding a job ... I feel confident that everything I have learned, and continue to learn working with YOU will help me find a job that I can do confidently and comfortably. YOU have helped me so much, and I am so grateful to have these wonderful volunteer experiences. I look forward to the upcoming opportunities to work with YOU, and to continue to volunteer with events.

This training helped me understand what it would be like to go out on my own and get a job. It has helped show me that anything is possible as long as you work hard for what you want. I’m going to miss coming to work here.

The biggest impact that the program has made on my life is learning skills that I’ve never had before like tracking inventory, making jams, salsas and jellies. Also it has helped me improve my customer service skills, housekeeping skills and organizing skills. The workshops that I have done will make a pretty big impact in my life, because It has improved my knowledge about things I didn’t really know much about and it also has helped me figure out what I want to do for a career in the future. The program was very helpful and I am glad I did it. I would recommend it to anyone.

With the help of the woodshop experience and the youth program, I have obtained a full time position with a large company. I have learned skills such as teamwork and how important it is to have a good team and work with each other. I have learnt experience with wood and machines for making cabinets and other tools/appliances which I enjoy lots.

This program gave me a sense of purpose again, it made me want to get back out there in the community, and it brought me out of a huge slump. I’ve never felt more comfortable in a workplace. They've become a part of my family.

I felt like I accomplished a lot being here, (there are) great mentors in the building. I'm grateful that I had the chance to be trained here.