Certification Stories

Carole Delion

Delion has successful career thanks to on-the-job training

Carole Delion is obviously a bit biased. But she has plenty of positive things to say about the Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario. “I think they’re a very progressive community,” Delion said of the First Nation, located mere minutes south of Sarnia. One of the main reasons Delion speaks so highly of the community … Read more

Eve O’Leary

O’Leary working as regional EDO for Manitoba and Saskatchewan communities

Eve O’Leary was looking for some new challenges when she moved from her native Ireland to Canada back in 2014. The 30-year-old has certainly landed a job that keeps her rather busy these days. O’Leary had worked in customer service and information technology fields in her home country. After moving to Canada, O’Leary’s first job … Read more

Michael Pealow

Pealow runs consulting business from his Whitehorse base

Though he grew up on the prairies, Michael Pealow has spent most of his professional life in northern Canada. Pealow graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in commerce from Ottawa’s Carleton University in 2001.The following year he landed himself a job working as the economic development officer for three communities in the Northwest Territories, … Read more

James Stevens

Cando certification helped Millbrook First Nation’s economic development officer land job

James Stevens certainly realizes the importance of receiving some Cando certification. In fact, Stevens believes his certification played a key role in the fact he landed his latest job.The 38-year-old, a member of Nova Scotia’s Millbrook First Nation, began working as his community’s economic development officer (EDO) in early January of this year. Stevens began … Read more

Milton Tootoosis

Tootoosis believes Cando certification adds credibility

Milton Tootoosis has achieved his share of successes during his professional career. Tootoosis, who lives in Saskatoon, had graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies from the First Nations University of Canada back in 1985. For just over 10 years now he’s been working as the director of livelihood and economic independence … Read more

Stanley Barnaby

Cando Certification Assists JEDI Manager With Employment Career

Stanley Barnaby speaks highly of his Cando certification which has helped him land jobs. Taking some specialty courses during his post-secondary education has paid off handsomely for Stanley Barnaby. The 28-year-old, who is from Quebec’s Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, attended the University of New Brunswick, earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree. While at UNB, … Read more

Nick Paul

Former U.S. Sergeant Credits Cando Certification For Current Successes

Nick Paul, a Peace Hills Trust manager, decided to get his Cando certification after he was already working for the company. Nick Paul has made some major life-altering decisions in the past. But the 39-year-old Maliseet, from New Brunswick’s Tobique First Nation, is rather content with his current job, thanks in large part to the … Read more

Steven Patterson

Cando Certification Paying Off For Yale First Nation Manager

Steven Patterson firmly believes upgrading oneself can truly be beneficial. Back in 2015, Patterson was already employed as the natural resources manager for British Columbia’s Yale First Nation. Yet he decided it would be worthwhile to put in the time and effort to get some additional certification, primarily since he was seeking extra clout when … Read more

Jason Rasevych

Cando Certifications Provided Additional Credibility For Economic/Business Development Professional

Jason Rasevych believes earning Cando certifications has provided him with some additional credibility in his economic and business dealings. Jason Rasevych was already a graduate of a number of post-secondary school programs. And Rasevych, a member of the Ginoogaming First Nation in northern Ontario, was a distinguished economic and business development professional. Yet a few … Read more