S.T.E.P. GRADUATES:
“S.T.E.P. has improved my life and education. I’m very happy that I had the chance to be part of this wonderful program. I would recommend this program to anyone with a learning disability. P.S. ... is one of the best teachers in the world and I owe a lot of my success to her and the staff at S.T.E.P."
(Academic Upgrading and Computer Training)
"Coming to S.T.E.P. has enabled me to finish my network administration course and find a good paying job. I have learned skills that help me to remember and greatly increase my learning potential. Even though I have been through elementary school, high school, [other] upgrading and a few computer courses none of these compare to the quality of education I received at S.T.E.P.”
(Academic Upgrading and Tutoring)
“I can’t thank you enough for the support and help that you gave me to build back my confidence. All the teachers are fabulous, intelligent and decent human beings. You taught me a lot in Academic Upgrading, Computer Training and especially the Non-Dominant Hand program. Now I am able to write neat and fast plus do keyboarding with my non-dominant hand. And that’s the key to open the door to my success.... Thank you so much."
(Non-Dominant Hand Training, Academic Upgrading and Computer Training)
"I am very satisfied with all the services that I have received at S.T.E.P. It is an excellent place to build your self-esteem and learn all the necessary skills you need to know for today’s jobs. Thanks a lot!!”
(ESL and Academic Upgrading)
"My teacher... is a phenomenal educator.... This program is unique and professional with positive results. It has created a wonderful opportunity for me as a person and for my future.”
(Non-Dominant Hand Training)
“This is the first time that I have completed any type of ‘program’ that I have started! This is due to the wonderful support from the staff and their sensitivity to my needs. I have never before learned so much in all of my past school as I have in the past 5 months!"
(Computer Training)
"I think about this program positively. The program got me a lot of chance to study a future program. I have hope that my next school will be much easier thanks to S.T.E.P. and my smart teacher."
(ESL)
"I am very proud of how much I have learned in such a short time. My wonderful and patient instructor has taught me well and I will definitely use my new skills for the rest of my life. Thank you S.T.E.P. for making it an excellent place to learn English and Math."
(Academic Upgrading)
"I feel that I got good experience in this program. I learned to write and type with my left hand. Now I am left-handed. I learned to speak English. I learned reading and spelling and grammar. I [am] thankful for all the help...."
(Non-Dominant Hand Training and ESL)
"What can you say about a program that has taught me how to read and write: just PHENOMENAL!"
(Academic Upgrading)
"STEP has given back to me the skills that I had lost because of my past injury. I feel I would not have been able to acquire employment if it were not for the customized and very well taught program that I received."
(Non-Dominant Hand Training and Academic Upgrading)
"All the teachers were very helpful, kind and considerate. They taught me in a very professional manner and gave me the tools to proceed in life."
(Academic Upgrading)
"S.T.E.P. is a fantastic school. Anyone who has the opportunity to attend S.T.E.P. is a lucky person like myself. Thanks a million!"
(Academic Upgrading)
"My teachers... were the most enthusiastic, encouraging and committed people anyone could hope to work with.... They continually offered feedback and support, and made attending classes enjoyable. I am very pleased with the thoroughness of the hand program and the computer training."
(Non-Dominant Hand Training and Computer Training)
"I cannot begin to thank you for everything you have done for me.... Your dedication and determination are true gifts to your students. You believed in me and helped me believe in myself. You have given me both knowledge and skills to continue my education and an appreciation for learning itself."
(Academic Upgrading, Study Skills Training, Tutoring and Computer Training)
"It has been an amazing experience to be taught by one of the best instructors. The program can’t be any better to the individual that is taking it."
(Non-Dominant Hand Training and Academic Upgrading)
"I feel that... has worked hard to instill the confidence I needed to develop [my] skills. The improvement I have made since I started here is immeasurable."
(Academic Upgrading and Study Skills Training)
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANTS & ADMINISTRATORS:
“As an organization, S.T.E.P. makes an important and distinctive contribution to the vocational rehabilitation field, especially in providing specialized educational programs and unique non-dominant hand training. My clients who attended programs at S.T.E.P. progressed well, reached goals within projected timeframes, and were prepared to transition successfully to community college and career college programs, or directly to the workforce.... It has been encouraging to hear from clients that S.T.E.P. has provided them with positive and productive rehabilitation experiences, which served as cornerstones of the rehabilitation process."
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"As a vocational rehab counsellor, I have been deeply impressed with the quality and depth of the remedial academic upgrading, skill training, placements and job search training which STEP has provided for my clients. STEP tailors individualized curriculum and learning plans, based on the unique abilities of the people they train. The instructors are qualified, competent and caring.... STEP has been great in... using rehabilitation and special education strategies to address any potential barriers to progress. [A]ll my clients attending STEP’s programs have expressed their deepest satisfaction with the training they have received. Not only has their knowledge been upgraded, but they report having gained self-confidence, problem solving and life skills while attending STEP. As a rehab counsellor, it is more than rewarding for me to know that my clients benefit from the highly reputable and quality services offered at STEP."
“STEP is considered to be the measuring stick when we need to consider other similar services from other providers. We... have been impressed by the knowledge base, sensitivity and professionalism of the staff and are always confident that the clients we refer will receive the best there is to offer in these disciplines [remedial upgrading and ESL, hand training] in a supportive learning environment.... I am most impressed with STEP’s ability to work closely with clients with very special needs. This partnership has led to satisfied students reaching their goals and being confident and well equipped for the next phase of their vocational rehabilitation journey.”
“The ‘proof is in the pudding’ as they say, and our workers have been well-prepared to move successfully forward into follow-up applied skills training following your programs.”
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"These programs are of the highest caliber, and the teachers are well-qualified, compassionate, and attentive to the students’ needs.... Outcomes have been excellent, and my clients progressed to the best of their ability, in a shorter period of time than would be required at other Secondary Service Providers offering standard programs. Of note, the non-dominant hand training program is exceptional, and my clients have been able to achieve competitive levels in terms of writing and keyboarding skills, as well as improved gross and fine-motor skills which they were able to transfer into other activities of daily living.”
"... has made a truly remarkable accomplishment [in his ESL program].... I wish to acknowledge ...'s professionalism, dedication and hard work, without which ...'s achievements may not have reached their present level and certainly not in such a short period.... I am very pleased with this outcome and regard the professional services STEP provides in high esteem."
“STEP’s Non-Dominant Hand training program is a unique service, that when combined with language training offers a customized program to meet students’ special requirements that no other SSP has been able to match in quality and substance.”
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“We can always count on you to accommodate needs assessments of our workers on a prompt and thorough basis, with helpful practical and straightforward recommendations regardless of the complexity of the case.”
“The assessments and progress reports are the most thorough I have experienced. Client progress is well tracked and reported and issues appropriately identified and addressed.”
“Progress meetings and reports are thorough
and objectively quantified to support the clients’ progress.... There is a high degree of customer service in working with our clients and case managers with a bona fide commitment to provide the best service possible.”
*Art contributed by former Non-Dominant Hand Training participants who applied skills creatively after graduating.
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