Mentorability Experience Stories
Mentorability Experience Stories: Basel
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Breaking Through Barriers
Lorsque Bâle s'est adressé à March of Dimes Canada (MODC) pour obtenir de l'aide à la recherche d'un emploi, il souhaitait travailler à temps plein comme aide agricole. Bâle a grandi en Syrie où il a travaillé à la ferme toute sa vie. Cependant, lorsqu'il a déménagé au Canada en 2016, il a rencontré de nombreux obstacles à l'emploi, notamment un manque de formation formelle, aucune expérience de travail canadienne et la surdité. Avec tous ces obstacles sur son chemin, il n'était pas surprenant qu'il ait eu du mal à trouver un emploi.
As part of his employment program with MODC, Basel was referred to MentorAbility. Through MentorAbility he was connected with Country Heritage Park in Milton so he could gain a mentoring experience in an area of interest to him. March of Dimes Canada provided interpreters for Basel during this mentorship; and, thanks to this accommodation, he was able to take advantage of this unique opportunity, demonstrate his skills to the employer and show that he was more than qualified for the job.
The Park was very impressed with Basel’s abilities and soon committed to hiring Basel and training him for the role of Farm Hand. Basel’s motivation, hard work and determination paid off, and he’s since become a valued employee at Country Heritage Park. All Basel needed was an opportunity to expand his network and learn more about this farm. Basel proved himself, and we are so happy to have been played a part in his employment journey in Canada.
Amazing work, Basel! All of us here at MentorAbility are cheering you on!