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Gomes: Christina Gomes and Yorkdale Adult

gomes: Christina Gomes has good reason to sweat over hers, according to Toronto Star. Gomes, 33, is enrolled in the first class of the newest course this fall at Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre — a five-month personal trainer certificate program aimed at qualifying students to work in the field. Order this photo By Andrea Gordon Education Reporter Mon., Oct. 10, 2016 New beginnings can be nerve-wracking, even when they bring opportunity. I consider it a new beginning of life, says Gomes, who came to Toronto from Portugal in 2009 and has been looking for a way into the workforce since separating from her spouse. The personal fitness course is a first for the Toronto District School Board and the sixth program at Yorkdale for adults seeking a career change, newcomers to Canada looking for opportunities, or those over 21 who want to resume schooling after an interruption, or want a practical course that will lead to employment. You never know where it going to take you, says the single parent of two. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.