It was a very intimidating prospect… I hadn’t been in school for 40 years. But it is one of the best decisions I ever made.

- Terry, finished his secondary school diploma at age 59.

It felt like it was what I was supposed to be doing.

- Melissa struggled with depression and anxiety, and these efforts inspired her to inspire others with mental health issues.

I am proud to be Native...I want to show that if I can do it, they can do it too.

- Sharmaine wants to use her education to help inspire other Aboriginal students.

I knew that if I had a chance to study in Canada, I would educate myself and be able to help other people.

- Tracey came to Canada and had to retrain and is now in love with education.

I would never have thought I would go back to school like I did. I proved I could.

- Linda, went back to school at age 60 to learn new computer skills.

…losing my job allowed me to return to school to update my skills and to pursue a career I had always wanted.

- Bill lost his job, but using Second Career funding re-trained and is working again.

The alternative programs are for people that don’t fit. Instead of getting left behind, people can finish their education.

- Trevor is getting top marks in college, after finishing high school through School Within A College.

This education has made my dreams come true and will help create a better life for my family.

- Jennifer returned to school to get into her dream career.

I definitely didn't have my confidence. When I finished school, I gained it back; now I'm good.

- Chyvonne, finished high school through the School Within A College program

I am committed to education. It’s what keeps my life going. It will change my life and the lives of others.

- Abdi grew up in a refugee camp. Education was his way to a better life.