North Lincolnshire Adult Education & Community Learning

"Learning new skills has boosted my self-confidence and self-esteem. It helped me to set targets and successfully achieve them. I also now have a positive feeling of achievement. Interacting with other students helped me build and strengthen my social relationships. I am now a registered Immigration Advisor for the Settlement Scheme working with a local employer."

"It’s really surprised me, as I was nervous to do it but now I feel very confident. Never think you can’t come back into Education. It’s there for everyone."

"The courses I have done have given me the confidence to join other classes such as the walking group at the Arc. They have also led to me living a more healthy lifestyle. I now have the confidence to apply for jobs."

"I have gained a huge amount of confidence in myself and now believe I can do something if I set my mind to it. I know it’s ok to say, “I’m proud of me”. During my voluntary placement I was offered a teaching assistant position. I have gained confidence and self belief as well as a rewarding career after my course at North Lincolnshire Adult Education and Community Learning."

"As my children were getting older, I felt that I wanted to do something to educate myself. Gaining these skills has made me feel I can have a career rather than just a job. Not only has it helped me, but I can now show my daughter how to do spreadsheets and formulas. I can also help her with her homework. Now I have these digital skills I can also do my husband’s accounts on a spreadsheet."