Arlene is an Indigenous role model who overcame her challenges with low literacy. She did so with the help of a learn-at-home literacy program called ArrowMight. Find other adult literacy programs that are available in your community.
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Wondering what type of work you want to do? Watch these videos to get information related to career planning, education, jobs and the workplace.
Attending College as the Key to Success (2:29)
Joel is an Indigenous student attending a public college. Learn more about his experience moving from a rural town to the city, becoming involved in student groups, and getting to know his professors.
Attending University to Become a Teacher (2:55)
Coby is studying at a university to become a teacher. She discusses her Indigenous background, how she enjoys interacting with other students, and the different sources of funding she used to help pay for her education.
Balancing School and Family at an Indigenous Peoples College (2:48)
Teneille is studying to be a nurse at an Indigenous Peoples College. Learn about her experience balancing home and academic life while studying in a small classroom setting.
Boilermaker (5:15)
Boilermakers build, erect, repair, test and maintain all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and perform all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight pressure containers.
Building Career Skills at an Indigenous Peoples College (2:48)
Sam is a student at an Indigenous Peoples College. He discusses his experience working with a team, studying in a supportive environment, and using education to enhance his career.
Embracing Learning as a Mature College Student (2:39)
Shawn attends a public college as a mature student. Watch as he discusses his experience upgrading his high school marks and becoming involved in activities related to his Indigenous cultural activities.
Ironworker (5:32)
Ironworkers fabricate, construct and join scaffolding, structural steel buildings, bridges, ornamental ironwork and pre-cast structures.