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Safeway is committed to supporting our teammates in striving for greatness — and when they achieve success, we celebrate together.
We’re so pleased to share that 10 Safeway teammates in B.C. have successfully completed the 2021/2022 Corporate Nourish U Management Training Program.
| Teammate | Program & Department | Store |
| Cameron Burt | DMT Produce | Kensington Safeway |
| Jennifer Gardiner | DMT Produce | Arbutus Safeway |
| Kevin Kendrick | DMT Grocery | Penticton Safeway |
| Robert Verhelst | DMT Produce | Trail Safeway |
| Crystal Carmen La France | DMT Produce | King Edward Safeway |
| Raeleena Hunt | DMT Grocery | Robson Safeway |
| Nataliia Poluiko | DMT Grocery | Parkgate Safeway |
| Kelsey Stade | SMT | Broadway & Commercial Safeway |
| Marina Vick | SMT | Burquitlam Safeway |
| Kristian Cecchin | SMT | Austin Road Safeway |
Let’s hear directly from a couple grads on what this rewarding experience meant to them.
“The Nourish U program has provided me with the information and skills I need to perform every aspect of my job confidently and proficiently. My knowledge from this program will continue on with me in my current role and future roles with the company. I’m also very excited to be part of the future of Nourish U as a trainer to help develop our future leaders!”
—Kelsey Stade, Broadway & Commercial Safeway, SMT Nourish U graduate
“When I applied for the Nourish U program, I wasn’t sure how the experience would go as my skills as a leader were still in development. However, over the course of the program, I improved my leadership skills as well as my confidence in providing a voice to my fellow teammates.
The support from the individuals I encountered in the program was absolutely priceless. The alumni weren’t kidding around about how great it is! This program is an awesome opportunity to not only pursue and achieve your career goals, but to also become a better version of yourself. Best of luck to all future applicants. I hope you find success in your careers as much as I have.”
—Robert Verhelst, Trail Safeway, DMT Nourish U graduate
A big congratulations to each graduate. We couldn’t be prouder to have you as part of the Safeway family, and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your career journey with us.
Nourish U is our leadership development program for corporate Store Manager (SMT) and Department Manager (DMT) training. It’s the very best opportunity to immerse yourself in our operations, get to know our teammates, and understand our products. But Nourish U is more than just an education tool — it’s the engine that kick starts our culture, brings together our brightest minds, and establishes a foundation for every successful career at Safeway.
If you’re interested in applying for an upcoming Nourish U Program cohort, visit the Nourish U tile in the People Portal for more information, or speak to your manager who’s always available to help.
