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Today is the last day of Canadian Mental Health Week and we're wrapping things up with a SALT Shaker in our SALT offices. Today we want to focus on the mental health benefits of socializing. Sometimes a chat with a family member, friend, or even a trusted acquaintance can help lift your spirits. If you're on campus today, join us from 12-1pm for a chat and a snack with our SALT team as we enjoy the health benefits of a good visit! #makamicollege #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton #canadianmentalhealthweek

Seems like everyone today is so busy, all the time. Studies have shown that if we want to keep our minds active and sharp, it's actually best to make time for Leisure Activities. This week is Canadian Mental Health week, so we've been focusing on a variety of things we can do to improve our mental well-being. However, it is important to make time for your mental health every day, all year long! Watch tomorrow for more tips, and for even more help, make sure to visit our SALT team at each of our MaKami Campuses! #makamicollege #canadianmentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton

Today on campus our SALT department presented us with a Stress Management workshop for Canadian Mental Health Week. We learned all about our busy minds and strategies to help us focus on the here and now. For other strategies to help you through your studies, make sure to reach out to our fabulous team of SALT advisors and they'll help you with everything from study tips to free counselling services to help you during your time at MaKami College. #makamicollege #canadianmentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton

It's Canadian Mental Health Week and Makami is here to help with your mental well-being. Do you know about the healing mental benefits of physical exercise? #canadianmentalhealthweek #makamicollege #mentalwellbeingtips #mentalhealth #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton #makamisupport

A former beauty consultant, Cresencia wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue when she first came to Canada from the Philippines. “It was actually my husband who inspired me to think about becoming a Health Care Aide,” she says. Cresencia graduated and now is a successful Health Care Aide at St. Michael’s Health Group in Spruce Grove. “So far I love it,” she says. “I love being able to support the clients and the residents. Even just talking to them, it makes all the difference to their lives, and I love having that connection with them.” Cresencia says she is very happy in her role, and encourages anyone who might be thinking of a change to give it a try. Learn more about Cresencia's journey to becoming a Health Care Aide: https://loom.ly/7zOngIE

Hannah was a dental assistant for eight years in Calgary and Nova Scotia, when she decided she needed a change. Hannah went for a massage at the end of 2020 and realized it was a path she wanted to take. “What I love most about MaKami is how committed to the students they are,” Hannah says. “I’ve been to several different colleges in Calgary and MaKami stood out the most to me. This is the one school I’ve ever been to where I felt really, truly supported and as though my success was really their goal." Learn more about her journey: https://loom.ly/qC2yQsg

Could you use a new pair of Apple AirPods? Enter to win a pair today - all you have to do is refer someone to MaKami College and you're automatically entered to win! This contest is open to staff, students and members of the public! If your referral enrolls in on of our MaKami College programs, you can also qualify for a referral bonus starting at $300! (some conditions apply, please reach out to sas-edm@makamicollege.com or sas-cgy@makamicollege.com for more details) Contest closes April 30 so don't delay! Visit https://loom.ly/YJN0PRs to refer a friend now! #makamicollege #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton #winwithmakami #makamicontests #referafriend #yyc #yeg #abcollege #yyccollege #yegcollege

Happy Administrative Assistants Day to all of the fabulous Admin Assistants out there! Sending a huge shoutout of appreciation today to our whole MaKami College Admin team in all departments, for all that you do every day for both of our campuses & all the staff and students that you help! To all of our Business Administrative Assistant Students, you have already accomplished so much in your studies, we want to celebrate you today as well! We know great things are in store for you so you deserve to be celebrated! #makamicollege #administrativeassistantday #businessadmin #makamicalgary #makamiedmonton #thankyou #yyc #yeg

Since moving to Canada from the Philippines 7 years ago, Micah Bandillo’s journey of discovery has led her to working in a fulfilling career as a massage therapist. Micah graduated from MaKami College as a Massage Therapist, she started her own business called Therapy Massage in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Her business has already expanded and she is currently massaging between 40-45 clients a week. She also received an award for the best massage therapy business in Medicine Hat! Micah says, “MaKami always inspires and motivates each student to push their limits, to become the better version of themselves. I will always say I am a proud alumni of MaKami College.” Learn more about her journey: https://loom.ly/M-WR2w4

Kassi has had an interest in pursuing a career as a business administrator since she was just a kid. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Kassi didn’t take much schooling after high school . “It’s pretty tough just doing regular tasks with GAD, so going to school wasn’t really something I thought of until more recently.” She often walked by MaKami’s Calgary campus with her stepchildren before finally deciding to walk in. “I had gone to a few other schools inquiring about their programs, but their registration process seemed very intimidating and complicated, and they didn’t seem to offer many supports to help with my anxiety.” As soon as she enrolled at MaKami, Kassi knew she had made the right decision. “At MaKami it’s been fun and easier to learn. The staff have all been so helpful. They have taught me how to learn with my anxiety disorder, which is nice. Now that my step kids have seen me go back to school at my age, I hope I will inspire my kids to have a better life too," she says. Learn more about her journey: https://loom.ly/p1nIIQ0