
Mike’s Story
Mike completed Open Door Group’s Job in Demand Program in the winter of 2020.
With hopes of doing a career change, Mike came to WorkBC Kamloops to do some career exploration. He worked with Colleen, his assigned case manager, who referred him to the Open Door Group Jobs in Demand Program. The program provided industry related certificates, industry specific soft and essential skills training for the workplace. In addition, the program provides a personalized plan to support career success and employability skills training such as resume and cover letter development. Upon completion of the program, Mike was successful in landing a full time position at Mustard Seed. He now works as a peer support worker in the Men’s Supported Living Program for men in recovery. Way to go Mike!
“I would recommend this program to any person looking for a career change that is unemployed but has job ready skills. The service and support from the facilitators, to the case managers, to the support staff at WorkBC was phenomenal. They have genuine care and concern for each client and set us up for success based on our own personal employment goals.”