About the Author

Nicola Soles M.Ed., R.R.P, (now retired) was a faculty member and Chair in the Access Programs Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialty in Curriculum and Instruction and is also a Registered Rehabilitation Professional (R.R.P.). She represented KPU in numerous partnerships and projects with schools, businesses and agencies within the Langley and Surrey communities.  Nicola served on the Executive of the B.C. Disability Resource Network for many years. Her work at KPU spanned 34 years during which time she had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students on thousands of work experiences in a variety of community settings. Nicola was granted educational leave in 2018 to compile a handbook of work experience practices for post secondary ASE students, based on her research and experience.