Celebration time for Wales’ 11 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards winners
The achievements of 11 winners of this year’s prestigious Inspire! Adult Learning Awards in Wales were celebrated at a ceremony in Swansea. Each award winner…
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Unlocking Wales’ Learning Potential: Why Adult Education Matters More than Ever
Every September, Adult Learners’ Week, which runs from September 15 to 21, shines a light on the transformative power of learning. It’s a chance to…
Award-winning learning ambassador motivated to help her community
When Gina Powell volunteered as a teaching assistant in 2004, never did she imagine that Pencaerau Primary School, Caerau, Cardiff would become so pivotal in…
Adult Learning Course Fuels Richard’s Fashion Industry Career Dream
Inheriting a sewing machine from his late mum has proved the springboard for Richard Jones to launch a learning journey that he hopes will secure…
Hamdi is using the power of education to make a difference to society
Growing up in a region of Sudan with limited healthcare and educational resources, Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of…
Apprenticeship launches award winner Will’s career in special effects
Will Hougham feels lucky to have been able to carry on working and learning as an apprentice special effects technician in his employer’s “work bubble”…
Llanelli woman with “heart of gold” wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award
Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new…
Meeting Michael Sheen has transformed Inspire! Award winner’s life
Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps onto…
Adult learning transforms award winner Ida’s life and she’s now helping others
When Ida Aldred first set foot into Job Club at Chepstow Community Learning in March 2024, she was at a low point in her life.…
Dyslexic chef Returns to Education to Become a Lecturer and win an Award
Chef Michael Cook believes he has found the recipe for success by combining his cooking skills and years of experience with education to become a…