It’s about the journey... and the destination
Our commitment to adult education goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. Through these series of case studies, we highlight the learners who have chosen to invest in their personal and professional development through an array of courses.
Samantha Health and Social Care Level 3
Samantha joined the Level 3 Health and Social Care course to achieve her career ambitions of becoming a children’s nurse. Alongside her level 3 studies, Samantha has also been studying maths and English, to enable her to study an Access to Higher Education course at university. “Studying the Level 3 Health and Social course has given me a practical insight into working within the healthcare sector, its different roles and has given me a solid foundation in the skills to achieve my dreams. The tutors are so supportive, which has really helped me to achieve the grades I need.”
Samantha GCSE English
Without a formal English qualification, in between employment and unsure about her future career direction, Samantha was finding it difficult to get a job she was truly interested in. With so many employers looking for applicants to have English, she decided to enrol on the English Fast Track course to broaden her job prospects. Since completing the course, Samantha has decided to continue with her studies and has now started GCSE maths. “I really enjoyed this course; it was fun and the tutors were so engaging. Gaining this qualification has really increased my confidence and who knows where the future will take me!”
Adam Certificate in Education (CertED)
Adam’s journey on the Certificate in Education course at Preston College reflects his commitment to advancing his career and a passion for making a positive impact on others through education. Choosing Preston College for his studies, Adam was keen to learn the necessary tools and strategies to allow him to change lives through learning, including developing strategies for workload management and the sharing of valuable resources. This newfound knowledge has empowered Adam to create more engaging and impactful sessions for his learners and he has surprised himself by mastering academic writing techniques, a skill he previously doubted he would be able to do. Looking ahead, Adam plans to complete his CertEd and continue with his professional development by pursuing a Higher National Certificate (HNC). Adam comments, “The level of support from both course tutors and my peers has been exceptional and one of the best things about this course is the sense of camaraderie that comes with studying at this level as part of a group.”
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