OK ... so I had my appointment.  It was fun & informative.  I have a year's worth of classes to absorb before I can apply for my "Professional Year" and obtain my certificate. 

I have an excellent idea for someone looking for a career ...

There should be a class in high schools on the tricks of unemployment, job hunting, etc.

I learned today that although I qualify for unemployment, I am inelligible because I voluntarily quit ... even though they told me to since they could no longer offer me full time hours. ??????

Go figure!  So at the moment, I am left without a paddle in the proverbial river ... Good thing I can swim.