New baby? New job? New hometown? Tell your classmates all about it by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, your program or area of study, the year you completed your program, and a little bit about what you have been doing since you left Lethbridge College. We can’t wait to hear from you.
2011
Evan Goeseels, Automotive Systems
Evan started as a biochemistry major at the University of Lethbridge, but he soon found out he was better suited working with his hands in a field that he is passionate about. With a love of cars, but a lack of knowledge about their inner workings, the automotive systems technician program at the college seemed to be a perfect fit. Evan has since completed all four years of training, and is very much enjoying his career at Landmark Mazda in Edmonton where he works as a Journeyman Technician.
Dallas Tole, Criminal Justice
Dallas is currently working at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre. Right now, he considers this a stepping stone. Lethbridge College gave Dallas the fundamentals and knowledge of the criminal justice system. Now he is putting them to use and hopes to be hired on with a police agency within the next few years.
2008
Nathan McMillen, Renewable Resource Management
In 2006, Nathan was hired as an initial attack firefighter in Manitoba for the summer. The following summer, he was hired as a park patrol officer with the Manitoba Conservation and worked in this position for two years. In 2009, Nathan interviewed and became an assistant resource officer with Manitoba Conservation. This position put him in charge of other seasonal staff members whom he supervised for the summer months. Nathan worked in this position for two years as well. In January 2011, he was sent to Victoria, to the Western Canadian Law Enforcement Academy, and trained as a natural resource officer with Manitoba Conservation.
Kimberly Schmidt, Multimedia Production
Kimberly moved from Saskatoon to Regina, and is now working for a small design firm called Look Matters. It is here that Kimberly gets to utilize the “Joomla” skills that she developed in college. Kimberly enjoys helping clients fix their email and internet/website problems, as well as taking on design work and tackling whatever challenges may come her way.
2001
Jason Blackwell, Renewable Resource Management
After receiving his diploma in Renewable Resource Management 11 years ago, Jason returned to Burns Lake, B.C, where he was employed with a forestry consulting company for one year. He then received a job offer with a different company and worked for them for two years before getting an auxiliary position with the Ministry of Forests. After the auxiliary position was over, they put the job out for competition, and Jason was the successful applicant. For the last seven years, he has enjoyed his work as a Compliance and Enforcement Technician with the Ministry of Forests.
1999
Candace Dawson, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Upon graduating from the drafting program 13 years ago, Candace worked as a drafter for a company in Barons and Nobleford for the summer. Candace continued her drafting career a few years after graduation with a farm equipment manufacturer. In 2006, she started her own sole proprietor company doing contract drafting for various individuals and companies. She has been contract drafting for various companies between Fort Macleod and Calgary ever since.
1994
Rob Miskiw, Child and Youth Care
After many years working in the not-for-profit world, Rob moved to Halifax and found his dream job. All of his studies in social work and business led Rob to a career as the Human Resources Manager at Walgreens, which he describes as “a $70 billion company.” This work has opened Rob’s horizons and he still believes that his studies at Lethbridge College prepared him for everything.
1992
Monica Leigh Dahl, Renewable Resource Management
Monica worked seasonally as a fisheries technician while attending Lethbridge College. After graduation she worked for Fish and Wildlife out of Peace River, Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, St. Paul and the Crowsnest Pass. Monica then spent several years working in the Yukon Territories and Northwest Territories as a fisheries technician for DFO and a private consulting firm. In 2006 Monica started working for Alberta Environment in Lethbridge. She then moved to Athabasca in 2010 where she continues to work for Alberta Environment and Water as an environmental planner.
1986
Clark A. Spencer, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
After 25 years in the consulting industry providing detailed design, construction documentation and project management, Clark decided it was time for some fun. He joined Grande Cache Coal Corporation and currently mentors and collaborates with the Grande Cache Coal Corporation Tech Services. There, he helps plan operations on a project-by-project basis in all aspects of mine design, development and surface infrastructure.
