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My role at Career Trek:
My staff do everything, so I am still trying to figure this out.
One thing I can’t live without: Licorice.
When I’m not working: I’m working.
The key to happiness: Realizing what makes you happy and doing it.
Who I admire: Almost everyone.
What every Trekker needs to know: You can do it!
My secret talent: It is no secret. I have no secret talents.
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My role at Career Trek: Working together with partnering post-secondary institutions, industry, and staff to create quality Career Trek lessons that are realistic, relevant, career-based, hands-on, and FUN.
Career Trek has taught me: Never underestimate the abilities of others or your potential for making a difference in their lives.
When I’m not working: I’m spending time with friends and family, writing, and checking out the local theatre scene.
Something most people don’t know about me: I haven’t had cable for five years.
The last book I read: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
My secret talent: I am pretty good at drawing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
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My role at Career Trek: Provide leadership to further Career Trek’s vision; manage the recruitment, selection and training of staff and volunteers; and help deliver excellent programming.
Career Trek has taught me: Every child has the potential to succeed and be their personal best.
My friends say I’m: Loyal.
Something most people don’t know about me: I’m named after a great Ukrainian poet named Lasha Ukrainki.
The best advice I’ve ever received: Go with the flow.
Something that drives me crazy: Mosquitoes.
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My role at Career Trek: Oversee programming in Manitoba's Parkland, NOR-MAN, and South Central regions and provide the supports needed for young people in those programs to succeed in school and life.
My friends say I'm: Focused.
One thing I can't live without: The freedom to travel and collect new experiences from around the world.
When I'm not working: I’m making plans for my next great adventure.
Who I admire: People who have the gumption to leap towards their dreams.
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My role at Career Trek: Manage the communications initiatives for the organization.
How Career Trek has changed me: It’s allowed me to be patient, understanding and open to experiences outside of my own.
The best advice I've ever received: Things always fall into place, even though it may take some time to get there.
Who I admire: People who know what they want and aren’t afraid to go after their dreams no matter how impossible or hard it may seem.
The best part about my job: Is working everyday with all of the Career Trek staff and feeling that each day I contribute to a greater cause outside of my realm.
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Career Trek has taught me: The value of creating an environment where kids feel special whatever their personal circumstances.
My friends say I am: Impossibly silly!
Something I like about myself: My creativity.
The key to happiness: Is taking time for yourself.
The last book I read: A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah.
I collect: Vintage fabrics.
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My role at Career Trek: To connect participants in the Phase 1 Program to the opportunity for them to explore a world of career opportunities.
Career Trek has taught me: The journey is the best part!
My secret talent: I can stand on my head!
Who I admire: My Grandma. She taught me that you don't have to speak loudly to have people listen. You have to mean what you say, and say what you mean.
Something I like about myself: That I have no problem laughing at myself!
My mantra: You learn best by making mistakes. Just don't keep making the same mistakes.
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My role at Career Trek: To assist the Phase 1 Program Manager in all aspects; interviews, training, school orientations and overseeing Saturday Programming.
What I love about Career Trek: I love that Career Trek is run by the most inspirational people I have ever met!
When I'm not working, I'm: At The University of Winnipeg finishing up my Integrated Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees.
Something most people don't know about me: My middle name is Dora like the explorer!!!
Something else cool about me: I will wear converse shoes with any outfit for any occasion, they just go with everything: jeans, shorts, and even a grad dress!
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My role at Career Trek: To provide our 14-year-old participants with an opportunity to learn from professionals in their field of choice.
The best part about my job: Is seeing a smile on the participants' faces when they finally see what they have accomplished
When I'm not working, I'm: Living life to the fullest as best as I can.
Something most people don't know about me: I put up a tough front, but deep down I'm a teddy bear.
The key to happiness: Do what you love.
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My role at Career Trek: Anything that can provide a 14-year-old with an opportunity to work with professionals within a professional workspace.
Something most people don’t know about me: I’m a new but HUGE Pink Floyd fan!
Something I like about myself: I’m comfortable in any circle of people from tall-tee’s and Nike’s to business suits and slippery shoes!
Something else cool about me: I was the first person in our entire family tree to grow taller than 6 feet. I’m 6-foot-4 now.
I collect: Experiences.
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My role at Career Trek: Managing the Children Rising Program with Fairy.
Career Trek has taught me: How to be an effective teacher.
Something most people don’t know about me: I am a direct descendent of General Robert E. Lee.
Something that drives me crazy: People who complain about a problem they have but don't have the drive to do anything about it.
Something cool about me: I am a Manitoba certified prospector. I go into the woods and search for minerals.
My mantra: Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.
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My role at Career Trek: To bring Career Trek's career development programming to Central Manitoba communities.
How Career Trek has changed me: I am slowly becoming a hugger because of this affectionate staff!
The best part of my job: I learn something everyday.
My friends say I'm: a loud laugher.
My mantra: Don't let your starting point determine your path.
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My role at Career Trek: Do the best that I can to help the team and be a positive role model to staff and participants.
The best part of my job: Planting seeds of hope.
Why Career Trek is important: Career Trek helps youth of today make choices about their future and become the dream-makers of tomorrow.
My friends say I’m: The one person that keeps them grounded.
The best advice I’ve ever received: When you find yourself in a hole… stop digging.
My mantra: Who you are makes a difference.
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My role at Career Trek: I bring Career Trek programming to Westman.
Why Career Trek is important: There is a whole world out there that most of us don’t know exists. Career Trek opens up our minds, and imagination and allows us to see far beyond what is right in front of us.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Belize
Something that drives me crazy: a chirping cricket!
The best advice I've ever received: Don't sweat about the small stuff.
What makes me laugh: When others around me are laughing. It becomes infectious!
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My role at Career Trek: To inspire children to look at their surroundings and imagine how they can contribute.
What I love about Career Trek: The enthusiasm is infectious.
The key to happiness: is yourself
Who I admire: My mom
What every Trekker needs to know: Test run everything! You never know what will be a perfect fit for you.
My mantra: There is always tomorrow.
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My role at Career Trek: Coordinate trips from Skownan to Winnipeg.
How Career Trek has changed me: To show compassion to all cultures.
The key to happiness: Live/love/laugh.
What every Trekker needs to know: Be yourself.
My favourite movie: Avatar
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Hawaii
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