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- Logic - Podcast - [2 MB]2010-04-14 17:45
Logic, 22, grew up in the London Borough of Lewisham. In this podcast he talks about his unstable family background and the experience of growing up in a disadvantaged area of London, as a young black man. Logic now combines youth work and music/lyrics to inspire other young people. In his mid-teens Lyric was motivated to step away the stereotype and better himself, in this podcast he explains how and why he did this and how he's committed to helping other young people to do the same.
- Jamie Pugh Podcast - [6 MB]2010-04-14 18:01
Jamie Pugh left school with no qualifications; he was unemployed and quickly became involved in drugs, crime and anti-social behaviour. Things started to change for Jamie when he was referred to The Yard Project in Lowestoft. Being respected and treated like an adult helped Jamie to realise that he could achieve more in life. In this podcast Jamie reflects on how he has turned his life around and what it is about The Yard that made the difference.
- Jamie Dickinson Podcast - [5 MB]2010-04-14 18:00
Jamie Dickinson, 19, talks about the difficulties he experienced at school and how his life started going into a downward spiral when he experienced bullying at work and lost his job. He also talks about the benefits of volunteering and how his experiences as a volunteer have helped him to feel proud, valued and to gain a second chance.
- A Right to a Voice - Kaiwan's Story - [3 MB]2008-12-10 15:50
To highlight why NIACE has launched the campaign - A Right to a Voice - Ed Melia, NIACE Press Officer, spoke to Kaiwan Mahmud, an Adult Learners' Week winner from 2007. Kaiwan talks about his life in Iraq, his long journey to England and how he adapted to life here.
- Learning works for Safari Bob - [3 MB]2008-09-01 10:53
Adult Learners' Week award winner, Bob Lawrence, is Director of Wildlife at West Midlands Safari Park and has worked there for over 30 years. Bob speaks to NIACE Press Officer Ed Melia about his work with animals and why, in spite of being one of the countrys leading experts, he decided to go to University to study Zoo Biology.
- Sign Up Now: Antonia Moore - [2 MB]2008-07-07 10:12
11 years ago Antonia Moore couldn’t read or write. But thanks to an adult learning journey that started at the City Lit she is about to start an MA in Philosophy. As part of the Sign Up Now Campaign, Antonia talks to NIACE Press Officer, Ed Melia, about her remarkable life and the overwhelming positive impact learning has had on her.
Adult Learners' Week award Winner, Ermal Nasi, speaks to NIACE about how he arrived in England from Albania nine years ago, taught himself English and is training to be a Chartered Surveyor.
NIACE Press Officer Ed Melia speaks to Adult Learners' Week Award Winner Sarah Arden about her learning journey to becoming a fully qualified Electrician.
Paul Lee from Oldham left school with one O'Level and became a bricklayer. But after 11 years he had to give up work. Going back to college has led to Paul securing a place at one of the top universities in the world. He spoke to NIACE Press Officer, Ed Melia about his remarkable learning journey.
For too many adults reading, writing and maths can be difficult. But across the country millions of people are improving these skills. And many are doing it in the workplace. In a special Skills for Life podcast we hear from the winners of a 2008 Opening Doors to Adult Learners Award - Cityclean about the dramatic transformation learning at work has had on road sweepers and binmen in Brighton. But first we hear why the Government take Skills for Life so seriously.
Adult Learners' Week award winner, Tina Collings, aged 20, from Ellesmere Port, speaks to NIACE about how, through 15 training courses, she has gone from Production Operative to Production Supervisor in just 4 years.
NIACE Press Officer Ed Melia talks to Rachael, a student who talks about the positive impact learning has had on her mental health.
NIACE Press Officer Ed Melia talks to Hannah, a student at the Adult College in Lancaster, who is in no doubt about the positive impact learning has had on her mental health.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Kevin's Story - [2 MB]2007-10-09 11:50
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Kevin's story.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Joanne's Story - [1 MB]2007-10-09 11:49
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Joanne's story.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Karen's Story - [1 MB]2007-10-09 11:44
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Karen's story.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Kerry's Story - [2 MB]2007-10-09 11:29
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Kerry's story.
- Sign Up Now: Diane Brook - [3 MB]2007-09-18 12:27
Diane Brook had a terrible experience at school which put her off learning for life. Thanks to a special European Social Fund project - and her determination and courage - she's put her school days firmly behind her.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Tracey's Story - [2 MB]2007-09-09 11:54
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Tracey's story.
- Sign Up Now: Mark Binney - [2 MB]2007-09-03 12:32
Mark Binney left school unable to read and write but, thanks to the help he received from the Dyslexia Institute - and his own commitment to improve his life - he's now doing his dream job.
As part of a series of podcasts for Adult Learners' Week 2007, Ed Melia (NIACE Press Officer) interviews Stewart Holland, an Adult Learners' Week Award Winner, about how learning has changed his life
As part of a series of podcasts for Adult Learners' Week 2007, Ed Melia (NIACE Press Officer) interviewed Dawn Stokes, an Adult Learners' Week Award Winner, about how learning has changed her life.
- Family Learning Week 2007: Paul's Story - [1 MB]2006-10-09 11:55
6-14 October 2007 was Family Learning Week. NIACE talked to 6 family learners who all returned to learning because of their children. Each one has discovered just how much learning can improve your life for the better. This is Paul's story.
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