Shima Farhadi
About Shima Farhadi
Shima Farhadi is a Vocational Counsellor at Langley WorkBC, currently serving at the BC Centre for Ability since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Community Social Service Worker Diploma, and an Employment Supports Specialty Certificate, all obtained from Douglas College.
Work at BC Centre for Ability
Shima Farhadi has been employed at the BC Centre for Ability as a Vocational Counsellor in the Langley WorkBC program since 2021. In this role, she provides vocational counseling services to individuals seeking employment support. Her work focuses on helping clients identify their skills and interests, facilitating their integration into the workforce, and offering guidance on career development.
Education and Expertise
Shima Farhadi holds a Bachelor of Social Work, which she obtained from Douglas College between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, she completed an Employment Supports Specialty Certificate in Disability Studies at the same institution during the same period. Earlier, she earned a Community Social Service Worker Diploma from Douglas College from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her role in vocational counseling.
Background
Shima Farhadi's educational journey began with her pursuit of a Community Social Service Worker Diploma at Douglas College, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she expanded her expertise in social work and disability studies by completing both a Bachelor of Social Work and an Employment Supports Specialty Certificate from 2018 to 2020. This combination of education has informed her professional practice in vocational counseling.
Professional Experience
Since joining the BC Centre for Ability in 2021, Shima Farhadi has accumulated three years of experience as a Vocational Counsellor. Her role involves working directly with clients to assess their vocational needs and providing tailored support to enhance their employability. This experience contributes to her understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in the job market.