Hello, my name is Ana, and I took my ECCE training at MTI Community College in 2004.

On the last day of my practicum, I faxed my resume to a Child Care Centre in White Rock and the next day I had the interview. I was hired immediately.

I started working there in Infant/toddler group, where I am happy working with those little ones, therefore, in January 2006 I decided to go back to school (MTI) and take the Infant and Toddler Diploma program, and I will finish in November 6/2006. I feel proud of being a MTI student.

My name is Helen. I was working as a legal secretary at a law firm for a few years and found that I needed a change. I came across MTI and decided to give them a call.

They helped me choose a program that would meet my needs and got me started in my classes. The classes were small and the teachers made it very easy and fun to learn.

I chose the ECCE program and am happily working at a well recognized centre. MTI helped me make the right decision for a fulfilling career as an Early Childhood Educator.

Hi my name is Kim and I was doing the accounting program at a public College, but I was looking for something fun and exciting to do. I called up MTI and was not sure of what I wanted to do, but they helped me out and were really patient with me. I then completed my ECCE and am currently finishing off my Child Care Diploma. I enjoy coming to this school because it is a friendly atmosphere and all of the teachers are very helpful. I personally feel that MTI has changed my life around and has made my career choices easier for me.

My name is Usha and I found MTI college very rewarding to me since I was unemployed, even after completing a year’s course somewhere else. While looking for job I came across an advertisement and my fingers stopped. I read the ad twice and then made a call. My call was answered in a friendly way and I ended up making an appointment. The appointment went well. My tuition fees were arranged and the date to start the college was set.

Soon my studies began and I found my instructors were friendly, understanding and caring. The lessons were full of fun activities. The instructors prepared us so well that I had enough confidence in myself to enter into this field. The materials were also provided by MTI College. Even all of the other staff at MTI College responded immediately to requests for help. I felt a very home-type environment and was not afraid to ask for advice.

Soon my course was completed and the college arranged my practicum. I learned a lot from my practicum teacher. She was guiding me and giving examples of solving problems in children.

After my practicum, I went to job search where I was fully prepared for interviews. Throughout my stay at MTI College I got individual assistance when required. Soon after I graduated, I was hired in Burnaby as an infant toddler assistant. My job is very interesting and satisfactory especially when children hug me or come running and kiss me.

After four months of working at that job, I bought my own house and now I have my own center. I have my own licensed daycare. You can own a daycare and be a Usha too.

Thanks to MTI College for everything in my life

TESTIMONIAL LETTER OF RENATO I.

Having migrated to a country which does not recognize any educational attainment from other countries like the Philippines, makes it hard for new immigrants like me to get started here in Canada. I was very much disappointed upon learning about that, but as the saying goes, "Life has to move on."

Many of my friends say that I have to upgrade myself by going back to school and get a Canadian Certificate or Diploma. Fortunately, I was very lucky to get a scholarship from the Federal Government so that I had my Medical Lab Assistant Course at MTI Community College without availing of any student loans.

This school really paved the way in shaping up my future as an MLA here in Canada. I guess I can say that MTI Community College really helped me boost my self-confidence, and give me a shot for a better life and prepare myself for a brighter career. True enough I was hired by a private Laboratory, which is the biggest independent laboratory in British Columbia as a Clinical Technical Assistant and now I am enjoying my job enormously with good salary scheme and lots of benefits from the company.

So again thank you very much MTI for all your help and assistance because without this school, I will still be doing hard laboring jobs and earning meager salary.

Sincerely Yours,

Renato

What were you working at before you came to College?

In a call center

How do you think MTI helped and encouraged you with your career goals?

MTI helped encourage me with my career goals by always being there to count on. No matter if it was something little you needed help with or had questions about they were there for you. They always gave you the confidence in what you are doing and encouraged you that you could do it. My Pharmacy Technician program was challenging, but they helped me through it.

Where are you working now, and how much do you enjoy your job?

I am working with Safeway in their pharmacy, and I absolutely love my job! I am so happy with the career choice I made and so happy I choose MTI to help me with that career choice. I have learned so much in the few months I have worked at the Pharmacy. My instructor, who was great by the way, told us that our learning don't stop here we will learn so much as times goes, and was she ever right!

Twila

I landed my dream job, finally!

First of all I would like to thank each and everyone that made my dream possible, to Homa, Shelley, Fariba, Rosa and Mary all of you and especially MTI Community College Coquitlam Campus thank you. For all your support, encouragement, for all your help. MTI will be part of my every success, I am proud graduate of MTI Community College.

I am officially employed by The CAVE sponsored by Douglas College funded by Service Canada as a Resource Specialist. I know that this opportunity will help me grow in this type of Industry which I am very interested in and sure will use my Payroll Certification (CPA) in the future.

The Supervisory and Interpersonal Skills course that was added on my subjects helped me so much into my Interview skills. Very much grateful that I have taken this course. Thank you so much Homa, you did a Very Good assessment on my courses. Now, I have found the career I have been searching for such a long time and it's worth it. Also, now I have a clear understanding why my course called "Customized Business Administration" with Payroll Components, because I can be what I want be.

More power to MTI and the entire Staff!

Respectfully yours,

Joanna

Pooh Corner Daycare

To whom concerned,

We welcome the opportunity to have MTI students at our centre for a variety of reasons. Having the students on-site is beneficial for the daycare in many ways. We are able to have an extra set of hands to help with the children which can be very useful when children are adjusting to the centre or when we’re planning field trips or other special activities for the children. The students that come usually have activities they need do for their course work and the infusion of new ideas is always welcome. The children enjoy different people and a small break from routine.

Many of the MTI students we’ve had at the centre have gone on to complete their 500 hours at our centre and then gone on our on-call list. We have a permanent staff person who came on board first as and MTI student doing her practicum, then by subbing and then finally applying for a position when one became available.

The supervisors who come from MTI to observe their students are always professional and conscientious. They minimize interruption to the program when they come to do their observations and take very little of our time. Any concerns we have had with students they have been dealt with promptly.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any of this further.

Sincerely,

Elspeth Nicholson, Centre Manager

Tong Louie Family YMCA

To Whom It May Concerned,

As Senior Supervisor at the Surrey Junior YMCA Child Care Centre & Preschool Programs, I value the opportunity to take on Early Childhood Education students from Community Colleges in the Surrey and Langley area.

The YMCA is able to help students take the theory that they have studied and put it into practice while provide them with a positive environment and good role models. This helps them to develop their skills further and hopefully learn some new ones. We encourage them to take risks and go outside their comfort zone during their practicum with us and we look forward to learning from the students as they bring in new ideas and more importantly current theories and practices in the ECE field.

This philosophy for practicum learning as well as our child care philosophy of “Play to Learn”, Emergent Curriculum and Reggio goes hand in hand to what is being taught at the MTI Community College ECE program, therefore this allows for continuity, consistency, understanding and good bridging between their students and our programs.

It have been just over a year since our partnership with the MTI Early Childhood Education Department began and it has been one that is respectful, professional, courteous, supportive and appreciative. My staff and I feel that we are part of a team working towards the same goal, which is developing the best Early Childhood Educator we can. The college’s ECE Program Co-ordinator and the Practicum Supervisors trust our instincts and knowledge. I feel that our relationship and partnership in training, influencing and enhancing the skills of the students as well as their commitment to the ECE field is an ongoing process and we look forward to being part of it.

Sincerely,

Kathy Gardner
Senior Supervisor, Surrey Junior YMCA Child Care & Preschool