A pre-school teacher in her home country of Sri Lanka, Hasala encountered some challenges in securing employment after arriving in Canada. There was a language barrier, she had no previous Canadian experience, and she was unfamiliar with navigating the Canadian job search landscape. She needed to better understand how to prepare a resume, cover letter, prepare for an interview, improve her English language communication skills, and enhance her training in working with children in a Canadian daycare setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In January 2023, an opportunity for Hasala to join COSTI\u2019s Pathways to Early Childhood Education (ECE) for Internationally Trained Professionals Program became available, and she started the 12-week program, four of which would be paid work placement, giving her the Canadian knowledge and work experience needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAll the time and efforts I invested in joining this program has paid off,\u201d Hasala commented. \u201cNo words can express my gratitude; I am happy with my job and the people I am working with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n– Hasala, Pathways to Early Childhood Education graduate<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Hasala\u2019s experience, skills development and learning throughout the program, boosted her confidence and readiness to apply for a job. Shortly after graduating from the program, she was hired as a supply Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) at a childcare centre, and two months later, she was offered a full-time position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking forward, Hasala is preparing to apply for an ECE Apprenticeship program, and eventually get her diploma. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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