Last night, Regionals Connections celebrated an important milestone with its English language classes.
32 students, all of whom started with no, or little, English got together to celebrate graduates of the course, who received certificates for their excellence in the English language.
Local dignitaries Mayor David Bosiak and Executive Assistant Charlene Gulak (on behalf of Minister Ron Kostyshyn) attended as well, to offer their congratulations.
Maria is one of the teachers at Regional Connections, who recognizes the challenges of learning a new language.
"It usually takes many years for the students, especially they come with zero English to Canada, it takes many years. However, they're introduced to many new opportunities as increase they upgrade their language level each year."
Maria also noted the importance of Regional Connections and the many services they provide.
"Regional connections provide really important services for new comers and it include settlement, English class, and employment services. I'm part of the language services, and the students that come to our classes really need that because they sometimes come without any English knowledge and they're very passionate about integrating into the community as fast as they can."
For more information on the amazing work they do, visit the Regional Connections Website.
