Why we need further education By Safeera Sarjoo at Hotcourses As far as interviews go, it’s not every day you come across compelling stories that leave you in a reflective state. You can tell when you’re faced with raw honesty and Lee Hughes was an open book, allowing me to delve into his journey and…
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Five Reasons to get involved with Festival of Learning’s ‘Have a Go’ Month
Posted byEvery year we encourage organisations to hold free taster sessions and learning activities for adults to discover the benefits of learning and to inspire them to take their first steps into education since school. Here’s our top five reasons why your organisation should get involved in 2017. 1. Inspire more adults to get into learning At…
L&W has helped me see where I want my future to go
Posted byby Natalie Wilson I applied for my internship through the Graduate Champions scheme at De Montfort University (DMU) that helps find graduates paid experience related to their undergraduate study. When I was matched with Learning and Work Institute (L&W) I could not believe just how perfect the fit was; I felt instantly passionate about the…
The best thing about interning is the opportunity to learn from professionals
Posted byby Declan Shepherd Learning, for me, is not about the qualification or certificate achieved but the skills and experiences I gain along the way. In an effort to support employment success, De Montfort University’s Graduate Champion scheme provides a six-week internship to implement the skills and knowledge gained from a degree in the real working world….
Being bold doesn’t take as much effort as you think
Posted byby Jami Blythe I have to admit – feminism scares me. So, when I was asked to write this blog I went to open my underwear drawer to light a match to my best bra and then paused. Reconsidering, I asked myself – is International Womens Day actually about us throwing ourselves in front of horses for…
It all starts with that first step
Posted byby Lesley Reece It’s hard to believe but when I look at myself today I can hardly recognise the woman I have become. Only two years ago I suffered from agoraphobia and had not left my home alone in over four years. In the last two years I have defiantly been making up for lost…
All people are equal but learning empowers the individual
Posted byby Mohamed Mahyoub My childhood was spent in the rural areas of Tiaz, Yemen. I migrated to England in 2005 at the age of 15 years old to live with my grandparents for a safer life and brighter future. At first I was filled with excitement and high ambition, but I soon began to realise…
Five ways to make your nomination a winner
Posted byAre you thinking of submitting a Festival of Learning nomination for the first time this year? Or have you nominated in the past, but your nominees are never shortlisted? We’ve put together a guide of what we’re looking for that will help you write an effective nomination and celebrate your nominee’s achievements in the best…
The benefits of learning spread well beyond the cohort of trainees
Posted byby Sarah Gore Forging a career in the museums and heritage sector has always been a bit of a tricky prospect. Jobs, particularly early career jobs, are always over-subscribed because it seems that lots of people think it would be lovely to work at a museum. A culture developed where applicants were expected to have…
Give it a go – don’t be afraid and don’t give up
Posted byby Sean Hardy I have always wanted to learn new skills. I never wanted to be a couch potato and always wanted to go to work and enjoy my life. I knew that the only way to do that was to learn. Sometimes I have found things difficult, but have had to keep at it…