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| Celebrating how Learning has Changed Lives - 9th January, 2009 Learners celebrated how studying has improved their lives when they met John Griffiths, the Deputy Minister for Skills at an event held at the Llanhilleth Miners’ Institute. Mr Griffiths, AM for Newport East, congratulated the mature students who have all benefited from a project run by the University of Wales, Newport with the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and the University of Glamorgan. Five graduates of the European funded Progression through Partnership 2 project spoke at the event which was also attended by Trish Law AM and Dai Davies MP who represent Blaenau Gwent. |
She changed her mind after completing the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) course and a computer course at the WEA Online Learning Centre at Merthyr Tydfil. “From the first day I went to the centre to enrol I knew I wanted to be there,” said Sharon. “The atmosphere was so relaxed, and I gained confidence by meeting people. Because everybody was on different courses, I did not feel that I had to compete,” added Sharon who is now a temporary support tutor for the 3G’s Development Trust, a community regeneration organisation that serves Gurnos, Galon Uchalf and Penydarren. Similar success stories were told by busy Mums Tina Bailey and Liza Dowell. Tina left school at 16 with a handful of GCSEs and is now hooked on learning, and Liza who qualified as a counsellor after studying psychology, is now working for the WEA as a tutor. Both agreed that the availability of free crèche facilities was very important as it gave them time to study and meet new people. “Without the crèche I would not be where I am today,” said Liza. Commenting on the students' successes, CUV Co-ordinator Jeremy Gass said, “This event was held to mark the achievements of four years of working in partnership to encourage adults in Valleys communities to progress to higher levels of learning. We heard from five students who have all progressed significantly in different ways. They represent the tip of an iceberg - thousands of others have experienced new opportunities as a result of this project.” To find out more please contact your local WEA office using any of the contacts provided here. |
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LEFT: John Griffiths AM, the Deputy Minister for Skills, congratulated the mature students who have benefited from a project run by the University of Wales, Newport with the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and the University of Glamorgan at an event held at the Llanhilleth Miners’ Institute.
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Gail Davies told how she worked as a social work assistant before enrolling with the Community University of the Valleys (CUV) at Tredegar. After gaining a Certificate in Higher Education she went on to the University of Wales, Newport where she graduated this year with a Degree in Counselling Studies and Society. She is now studying at Newport to become a teacher. She said, “There is no doubt that my experiences at CUV helped change my life course and my self-esteem has been greatly enhanced”. Fellow learner Sharon Jones thought that being disabled and having a growing family meant she would never work again. |
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