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When I was about to graduate high school, I felt unsure about what would be next for me. I didn’t feel quite ready for university, and I didn’t know what career path I wanted to follow. At the time, my brother was enrolled at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and was taking Human Resources Management. I would overhear him study and I realized I understood the concepts quite well. This led to an easy decision to join the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø community and it ended up being the bridge I needed post-high school. I enrolled in the Business Administration – Human Resources program and completed my three-year advanced diploma between 2004 and 2007, with honours.Ìý

I had a really positive experience at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, and I am a proud ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø graduate. I made a number of lifelong friends, and I was able to schedule my classes to fit my personal life. The professors were all great. They always provided one-on-one support for each student and took the time to get to know us individually. Everything I learned from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø was very practical and I can still apply these hands-on learnings in the workplace today.

Throughout my years at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, I noticed I gained confidence as a student. I felt more certain about myself and the field I was pursuing. I knew I could do more and further my education. I proceeded with the pathway option between ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø andÌýToronto Metropolitan University to further expand my HR skills. I completed the Bachelor of Commerce degree atÌýToronto Metropolitan University in Human Resources Management from 2007 to 2009.

At the time, my brother was enrolled in Human Resources Management at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, and I decided to follow in his footsteps. It ended up being a great fit for me as I like helping people and understood that HR representatives support employees throughout their career at a company.Ìý

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø provided me the confidence I needed as a young student coming out of high school. It gave me a safe space to learn as well as the tools and skills necessary for the real world. During my time at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, I became a better student. I developed my learning skills, which helped me transition to a university setting. Once I moved into my degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University, I knew I could excel there as well.Ìý

After I graduated from the human resources programs at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and Toronto Metropolitan University, I enrolled with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) to obtain my Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations.

My career began soon after graduating and I moved directly into the human resources field, working in both the recruitment and benefits departments. As my career grew, I began to specialize in the importance of employee engagement, and I found a career home in change management. Change management and human resources go hand-in-hand as they are about people first. As a Project Director of Change Management, I now help employees along the change journey to be successful in their roles.

Absolutely. The skills and confidence I developed through postsecondary education have helped to propel me into my career today.

My family has always placed a great value on education and as I look back, I am grateful for their encouragement.Ìý

I would say that ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø really prepares you for the real world. You are doing more than reading chapters in a book but rather exploring real scenarios.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also helps you develop a network of support and connections while exploring opportunities to different career paths and educational possibilities.

After studying at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, you will feel more prepared as a student for all different learning styles and in the workforce.

The application process between ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø andÌýToronto Metropolitan University was quite simple along with the help of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Academic Pathways team.

In the future, I plan to continue exploring different career paths and grow my skills through additional training where possible.