Learning for Work Award Winners
Sponsored by NOCN, this award celebrates the achievements of adults who have learnt through an apprenticeship or traineeship, secured employment or a promotion at work, embarked on a new career, or started their own business.
Tracey Everitt
After hitting rock bottom Tracey decided to pour her energies into creating a new future for herself and her two children. She returned to learning, and 12 months on is running a successful childminding business.
Joanne Abraham
Joanne was determined that having a baby at 17 wouldn’t hold her back and after ten years of apprenticeships and training, she is now the Director for St Helens Chamber.
Andrew Humphries
Andrew had always found it difficult to read and write and struggled to pass his exams. A diagnosis of dyslexia in his mid-30s gave him new perspective and the determination to succeed.
Sarah Allington
“Without the support of Adult Education Wolverhampton, it’s unlikely I would be where I am, or who I am today.”
Jessica Watkins
“Having a qualification under my belt has allowed me to move on, I am no longer depressed and hold my head up high, allowing me to grow the bond between me and my daughter.”
Franchesca Emery
"You can do whatever you want when you put your mind to it and decide that you want change.”
Ashley Pickering
Ashley had a poor experience at school and left with no formal qualifications. Since attending his local lifelong learning centre, he has re-discovered his confidence and now works as a school bus driver.