Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs
Mom Facing Language Barrier & No Work Experience Becomes Employment Success Story
14 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Khadiza moved to Canada from Bangladesh so her son could have a better education, but she quickly started feeling lonely. With no work experience and limited English, it was hard for her to find work, and her confidence was declining as she struggled to find a job and adjust to her new life in Canada.
In March 2018, Khazida decided to visit the North York Dufferin Street YMCA Centre. Employment Counselor Ali Shamlou and Job Developer Abhishek Sharma didn’t just help her create a resume and find work; their coaching helped her regain her self-confidence.
Just one month later, Khadiza started working as a Salad Artist with The Vegan Brokers (Bio Raw) in North York. The health food company makes organic, gluten-free, vegan meals. Her duties include washing and chopping vegetables, assembling and packaging finished meals, making sure the production facility is clean, and maintaining production documents.
Later that year, Khadiza referred her daughter Rehnuma to YMCA Employment Services — and she also found work within a month!
Khadiza is still with the same employer today. By connecting with YMCA Employment Services, Khadiza’s life was transformed for the better because she was able to improve her English, build her confidence by having a purpose, and work in a supportive environment.
Are you ready to find a job? Book your free one-on-one consultation with a YMCA Employment Specialist at a centre near you.
In March 2018, Khazida decided to visit the North York Dufferin Street YMCA Centre. Employment Counselor Ali Shamlou and Job Developer Abhishek Sharma didn’t just help her create a resume and find work; their coaching helped her regain her self-confidence.
Just one month later, Khadiza started working as a Salad Artist with The Vegan Brokers (Bio Raw) in North York. The health food company makes organic, gluten-free, vegan meals. Her duties include washing and chopping vegetables, assembling and packaging finished meals, making sure the production facility is clean, and maintaining production documents.
Later that year, Khadiza referred her daughter Rehnuma to YMCA Employment Services — and she also found work within a month!
Khadiza is still with the same employer today. By connecting with YMCA Employment Services, Khadiza’s life was transformed for the better because she was able to improve her English, build her confidence by having a purpose, and work in a supportive environment.
Are you ready to find a job? Book your free one-on-one consultation with a YMCA Employment Specialist at a centre near you.
