Hi, my name is Alvin Colbourne. I had a number of jobs. I worked in the woods for a while, I also fished. I also worked at construction in Ontario. I was also in the outfitting business. Now I am back in school trying to improve my reading and writing skills. I would like to become a natural resources technician. I am pretty sure I would enjoy that line of work.

Hello, my name is Ford Hancock. I am from Roddicton. I came to the Literacy Centre in January. It is a long way from home but it is worth it. I am doing really. well. The people here are great. When I finish school I want to become a welder. I will probably look for a good job in Alberta .

Hi, my name is Troy Osmond. I am from Wesleyville. I am twenty-six years old I would really like to become a pipe fitter. I will probably have to move away to get a good job. That will not bother me if I find a job I really like.

Hi, my name is Marcel Pope. I live in Botwood. I drive to the Literacy Centre every day. I am moving to Grand Falls-Windsor soon. It will be a lot easier to go to school. I have a little girl now, she is just three weeks old.

I am really interested in carpentry work. When I finish school I hope to work as a full-time. carpenter. I hope I will be able to find a good job to support my new family.

Hello, my name is Thomas Wiseman. I am from Conche. I fished for the past thirty-two years. Last year I got sick and had to give up fishing. I loved my work out on the water. It was my life.

I decided to come back to school this year. After I improve my reading and writing skills I plan to become a welder. I know I will enjoy the trade.

My name is Doreen Quinlan. I am living in Grand Falls-Windsor. I really like to cook and sew. I also like working with people. When I finish school I plan to become a teacher's aide. I think I would really enjoy that kind of work.