A 100-question written employment test was Joe's literacy challenge
He didn't know where to start

Joe slipped through the cracks. A popular student that was good at math, Joe didn't develop strong reading and writing skills before leaving school after grade 10. A young family and supportive wife sent Joe to SELF after the loss of his job. A personalized program and dedicated tutor helped Joe gain the confidence-building literacy skills he needed for career development. Now a parking control officer, Joe is a happy, contributing member of both the workforce and his community.

Independently writing a note to her son's teacher gave Nina a confidence boost!
She couldn’t read to her children

Nina lacked the ability to recognize universal signs and symbols and could not read. Without these basic skills, Nina wasn't able to read to her children or help them with homework. A personalized program designed to build on her knowledge of the alphabet helped Nina begin on the road to literacy with SELF. Reading full sentences is now second nature to Nina, and she continues to learn more complex phrases and feel more confident as she makes literacy a family priority.

"School was never one of my better subjects" - Bob
He wanted new career opportunities

Bob never struggled with hands-on learning in the trades, but admits that "paper smarts" weren't where he excelled. Getting by with the basics led Bob to the assembly line then a solid maintenance job. Later in life, Bob wanted something less physically demanding and looked to change careers. Limited options led Bob to SELF. A personalized plan and career goals supported Bob on his way to earning his AZ licence and greater on-the-job confidence.

A major injury left Grant starting his literacy journey from scratch
He needed a second chance at literacy

Grant suffered a brain injury during a motorcycle accident that left him struggling to start over. Hard work was necessary to recover, both physically and mentally, and Grant was determined to drive again. SELF was the answer for Grant's quest to re-learn the basic literacy he lost as a result of his injuries. A personalized program focused on regaining his licence paid off: Grant scored an impressive 95% and walked out of the Drivers Examination Centre with confidence.