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David Houser entered Team ENERGI (TE) program in November of 2012 and along with others helped with the work on our Training and Resource Centre in Welland. Upon graduation David worked for many years as a handyperson and eventually landed work with a local painting company. David plied himself to his craft with enthusiasm and gained considerable skill and experience over the years.
David currently owns and operates a successful ...
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Joe entered Team ENERGI (TE) program in November of 2012 with significant barriers to employment. Between the program, his own determination to succeed as well as post program volunteering and ongoing mentorship, Joe has gone on to become a highly experienced general construction labourer and trades helper, a member of LIUNA local 837 and a proud father. Joe continues to have a deep relationship with NPH and continues to assist wi...
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The following is a letter sent to me by Kylia Mulvee following her recent graduation from the REACH Program (July 7, 2023). The previous year (2022) had been one of the hardest of my life and left me in a situation that I had the option to sink or swim - I promised myself I would swim no matter what obstacles came my way.
In December of 2022 I attended Tools in the Trades Boot Camp, a one day trades workshop where I met David Young (Rea...
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The following is a letter sent to me by Leigh Duliban, following her recent graduation from the REACH Program (July 7, 2023). I have had the pleasure of going through not one, but two of NPH's programs. In 2013 I was a recent high school graduate but backed out of going on to college due to being trapped in a toxic relationship at that time. I found myself scared, confused and stuck. I had lost my part time cashier job due to depressi...
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The following is an email sent to me by Saad Mansoor Khan, following his recent graduation from the REACH Program (July 7, 2023). The REACH program marked the beginning of my journey in Canada after immigrating from Pakistan in February. It is a remarkable program that caters to individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing invaluable support and guidance. From day one, David, demonstrated unwavering support, assisting me in understand...
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Travis Burger entered Team ENERGI (TE) program in November of 2012 with considerable life and employment barriers, this is Travis’s own story.
10 years ago, you could have asked anyone who knew me, family, teachers, friends, acquaintances what they thought of me and where I'd end up down the road and they all would have said dead, in jail or on the streets.
The year before I went into the Team ENERGI program I lost my Grandf...
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Justin entered Team ENERGI (TE) program in Septemberof 2017 with significant life and employment barriers. Between the support provided through the program, also by Eastdale High School, his family, his own determination, as well as post program mentorship, Justin has gone on to become a journeyman mason and is also experienced with concrete work. Justin has found his passion in his life and his work, and continues to have a deep relati...
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Liam entered REACH program in July of 2020 with a passion for art and painting and upon graduation on January 2021 Liam secured employment as a residential painter with Niagara Modern Painting. Liam is also responsible for one of several student murals at our Resource and Training Centre in Welland.
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