Alumni Stories
Tags: February 2023, Vol. 3, Issue 2
Jodi Kenny
I always knew that helping people realize and meet their goals was a passion of mine. In 2019, through a leap of faith, I decided to leave my career as an administrative assistant to pursue studies at Humber college as a Social Service Worker (SSW). I applied as a mature student and a single mother to a teenager after being out of school for nearly 20 years. Changing careers and choosing Humber was one of the best decisions I had ever made.
I began my journey at Humber in September of 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic. Though classes pivoted to an online learning environment, this did not stop me from connecting with faculty and my peers. During my time at Humber, I volunteered with Orientation and worked as a peer tutor both in Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) and the Writing Center. I graduated in June 2022 with honours and the confidence of knowing that I would have a successful career in social services. The relationships I formed with faculty combined with the support and knowledge I gained from the SSW program will stay with me throughout my career.
Directly after graduation, I was hired on by The John Howard Society after completing my student placement with them and soon moved onto the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work program at Laurentian University. I am currently working relief positions at both Women’s Habitat and Native Child and Family Services Toronto while I complete my IBSW full time. My goal is to complete my master’s in social work and eventually start my own agency. The foundation I received from Humber college continues to open doors and help me reach both my educational and career goals.
