Meet Jean Bruce K.

"Joining the AWE program has worked in my favor more than I thought it would. The level of support and understanding I have received from my AWE coordinators in every step of the job search, from receiving an offer to being a full-time employee has exceeded my expectations, even more so given the obstacles set by the pandemic. The breadth of resources available has prepared me for a competitive labour market, for which I will forever be grateful for.

As a student advisor for the Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), I had the chance to experience a unique experience within the federal government having worked for innovative Western Canada Growth Strategy (GW) team along with several COVID-19 centered projects. The most important thing I have learned over the course of my work experience is the importance of diversification in an economy, especially one plagued by a pandemic. Grow West is about growing jobs, exports, and the economy across the four western provinces. The current pandemic has all shown us the extent to which its ripple effect can impact and damage not only the economy but people's lives as well. Being part of a team that contributes to helping Canadians recover from this ordeal, while learning lessons to help diversify the economy is a great experience and I look forward to pursuing a career in a sustainably responsible environment." 

Jean Bruce is an Economics Major and International AWE student currently working for the Grow West team as a Student Advisor.