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2014 Education Champions

For some people upgrading their skills and education includes returning to school.  But for many, it is an e-learning course, apprenticeship, literacy program, academic upgrading or on the job training.

No matter how you look at it -- it requires a huge amount of hard work to succeed.

Often the decision to further your education isn't an easy one. But everyone of our Education WORKS Champions has said the that hard work was worth it.

These are our Education WORKS Champions for 2014

Click on their pictures to see what can be achieved when you put education to work.

Bev Case tbn
Bev
“I didn't want to walk into class the first day feeling like a mom."
 Cassy Bowden tbn - e
Cassy
“I didn't want to wake up 5 years from now wishing I took a chance.”
 Cathy Berube tbn
Cathy
“I was so glad I didnt give up after my first application.”
 Craig MacAskill tbn
Craig
“I thought I was going to be the old guy going back to school at 29."
 Cristine Cail and Katherine Munn tbn_edited-1
Christine and Kathy
“Just get started...”
 Denis Fitch tbn
Denis
Denis knew that changing careers wouldn't be easy.
 Jacobb Watkins tbn-edited
Jacobb
“My biggest success has been graduating and going to college.”
 Jerry Blue 2 tbn
Jerry
“Getting an education is a must.”
 Jesse Cottingham tbn - edited
Jesse
“Don't be afraid to ask for help."
 Jessie Hodder tbn
Jessie
“My kids and I work together as a team.”
 Judith Martin tbn
Judith
“There's got to be a place for me and my goals & dreams.”
 Kelby Balch tbn
Kelby
“I just kept looking at the final goal.”
 Krista Kyle tbn
Krista
“Dont wait for tomorrow...”
 Laura Johnson tbn
Laura
“I was devastated because I couldn't get into the program.”
 Lisa Lambert 2 tbn - edited
Lisa
“I use every minute I have to take care of someone or work on homework.”
 Mandi Harper tbn
Mandi
Mandi is ready for college after tackling her fear of math.
 Rebecca Benson tbn - edit
Rebecca
“Don't think you can't do it just because you are a single mom.”
 Shayna Collin tbn
Shayna
“Make lists of what it will take to make it happen, and follow through.”
 Shelly Hachey tbn
Shelly
“It feels great to have the skills and education to go into social work.”
 Shelly Hexamer tbn
Shelly
“...You can learn quicker than you think”
 Sheryl Racette tbn-edit
Sheryl
Determined to keep trying “until something works.”
 Stephanie Drewery tbn
Stephanie
“Never give up.”
 Stephen Wade tbn
Stephen
“My son was the motivation.”
 Tammy Titmuss tbn
Tammy
Tammy headed back to class after 15 years of factory work.
 Yvonne Bomberry
Yvonne
Yvonne is the matriarch in a family of educational champions.
 zDwayne Barley tbn
Dwayne
“Now is the time to do what you have to do. Just get it done.”