Brandon East MLA Glen Simard spent Tuesday morning visiting two Career Connections Inc. clients at their workplaces as part of the annual Take Your MLA to Work Day.

Organized by the Manitoba Supported Employment Network, the initiative is designed to celebrate inclusive employment across the province.

The visits, which took place at Once Upon a Child clothing store and Patches Family Restaurant, highlighted the achievements of two CCI clients — Lillie Read, 23, and Andy MacGregor, 42 — who are thriving in their jobs with the Brandon-based employment agency’s support.

The visit meant a lot, said Read, who began working at Once Upon a Child in April.

“I like working here — it’s cool to have the MLA visit, especially on my birthday,” she said. “The experience has given me valuable workpla

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