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Amy Collett- Hutchinson & Joanne Hutchinson
From Learning to Work - Local Learner’s Journey There’s no learning like shared learning. Amy Collett-Hutchinson and her mother, Joanne Hutchinson, have both studied at Wyke Sixth Form College in 2005. Amy undertook an advanced course in classical civilisation which she was able to complete in one year. She also took up to AS courses in English language, English literature and sociology. Her mum embarked on a learning journey too, studying English language AS in the Wyke night class.
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Angela Randerson
From Learning to Work - Local Learner’s Journeys Although unemployed for nearly sixteen years, Angela Randerson has gained a qualification and permanent employment as a result of her determination to succeed under Hull College’s “Workstep” programme.
Beverley Robins
Beverley had worked as a hairdresser for 16 years and wanted to move into a different line of work, but preparing an up to date CV presented her with quite a challenge. She called into a local organisation that advertises a free information, advice and guidance service.
Cara Rowbottom
Cara left school with no qualifications, being one of the many who didn’t enjoy the experience. From here she moved from one job to another not really having any real direction or ambition with regard to a career.
Carl Walmsley
From Learning to work - local learner’s journeys Carl Wamsley is using his skills to project manage the tallest residential apartment building in New Zealand! The former David Lister student joined Hull College’s 14-19 curriculum programme, completing GNVQ Foundation Certificate in Construction before progressing onto the full time GNVQ Advanced Certificate in Construction. After successfully finishing his studies Carl gained a BSc Construction Management at university.
De-Anne Taylor
Life was ticking along nicely for 32-year-old De-anne Taylor; she had her own successful retail business, a husband and two young children. Unfortunately, she was the victim of an incident that left her requiring professional counselling.
Denise Fisher
Denise, a single mum, had worked in a factory for twenty years when circumstances changed and she was made redundant. With no previous qualifications or alternative experience, Denise had no idea of what type of job she wanted or how to go about finding one!
Luckily, she popped into Changes – The Learning Shop and used their facilities to look at the career options available to her. She used the computer facilities and specific programmes to discover the type of job that would best suit her. She had an interest in reflexology and was also keen to run her own business.
Farid Hakimi
14 year-old Farid arrived in Hull in July 2001 after escaping war-torn Afghanistan on the back of a lorry. He spoke very little English when he came to live in Hull with his 16 year-old brother, who had arrived here three years ago.
A visit to an outreach session at Pearson Park Pavilion changed all of that. Activities at the Pavilion are funded by the council and are operated by Park Rangers, who in turn invite many local organisations to participate. Farid visited the Pavilion in October 2001 on a friend’s recommendation …
Holly Hayward
Holly, aged 17, had missed a lot of school over the years through illness and she was disappointed with her GCSE results. She was particularly upset about her History grade as she loves the subject. Holly is extremely shy and quiet spoken.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Broadening Horizons finalist
Congratulations to Maureen Stairmand from Hull, a finalist in the Broadening Horizons category of the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. 'I felt learning would be a good opportunity to meet new people and make friends' said Maureen.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Broadening Horizons winner
Congratulations to Soozie Fewlass from Hull, winner of the Broadening Horizons category of the Humber Learning Awards 2005. Soozie said, 'This is just the beginning for me. Each course I have completed has increased my confidence and self-worth.'
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - High Level Achievement winner
Congratulations to Julie Cartwright from Hull, winner of the High Level Achievement Award at the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. 'Through learning I have been able to gain enployment at a special need school' said Julie.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Learning through IT winner
Congratulations to Martyn Butler from Hull, winner of the Learning through IT Award at the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. 'Learning ICT has helped me become more independant and it has given me opportunities', said Martyn.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Overcoming Barriers finalist
Congratulations to the following people who were finalists in the Overcoming Barriers category of the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. John Hoe from Hull; Dennis Kirlew from Hull and Denise Lyall from Hull
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Skills for Life finalist
Congratulations to Arthur Wood from Hull who was a finalist in the Skills for Life category of the Humber Learning Awards 2005. Arthur said 'I am more motivated and confident. It has given me the incentive to continue learning.' Arthur is pictured fourth from the right.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Supporting Others finalist
Congratulations to Lisa Garfitt from Hull who was a finalist in the Supporting Others category of the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. 'I wanted to help others to achieve qualifications, build their confidence and support them in the process', said Lisa. Lisa is pictured first from the left.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 - Work-based Learning Award finalist
Congratulations to Linsey Barker from Hull who was a finalist in the Work-based Learning category of the 2005 Humber Learning Awards. Linsey is pictured first from the left.
Humber Learning Awards 2005 -Winner Skills for Life category
Congratulations to Sharon Lowthrope from Hull, winner of the 'Skills for Life' Award at the prestigious Humber Learning Awards 2005 held on 29 November. Sharon said 'through learning, my confidence has risen and my self-esteme has improved.'
James Norris
19-year-old James has always been interested in how things work. It is an interest that has fuelled a learning journey that will hopefully see James enter a lucrative career in Network Engineering.
John Meara
John, who grew up on the Orchard Park Estate and has a long-term disability, left school in 1982 with no qualifications. After being unemployed for two years he decided to improve his skills and his chances of securing employment by returning to education.
John enrolled at Hull College and took an ‘O’ Level in Biology and an ‘A’ Level in Law; both of which he passed. He continued his personal learning journey by studying the HNC in Business and Finance at the College, a course affiliated by the University of Lincoln. All were part-time evening courses allowing him time to work and earn.
Jonathan Davison
Jonathan Davidson started at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull in September, 2002. He had been interested in the law for a long time and had a clear aspiration to study it, but progress at school had not been easy and he had achieved just one grade C at GCSE. However, he had the right attitude and a determination to succeed, so alongside a full intermediate programme of five GCSEs, he started an AS course in law, to see how he would fare.
Katie Fraser
Katie is proof that you can always change your mind! She left school after doing her GCSEs and decided she didn’t want do A-Levels. In fact, at that point in her life Katie felt she never wanted to do any kind of learning ever again. Instead she took a job in a café.
At sixteen (nearly seventeen) living with her family in Hornsea didn’t appeal very much so she decided to move away. A few months later she was living and working in Bradford – living in a bed-sit and working for an international textile company in their sales and marketing department. She thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, meeting new people and living away from home.
Learner Stories
Denise, a single mum, had worked in a factory for twenty years when circumstances changed and she was made redundant. With no previous qualifications or alternative experience, Denise had no idea of what type of job she wanted or how to go about finding one!
Luckily, she popped into Changes – The Learning Shop and used their facilities to look at the career options available to her. She used the computer facilities and specific programmes to discover the type of job that would best suit her. She had an interest in reflexology and was also keen to run her own business.
Linda Harbord
After being injured at work Linda was unable to continue in her factory job. She spent a period out of employment as a full time housewife and mother to two young children. In 1998 she saw a leaflet pinned to a notice board at her children’s school, it was advertising a Computers for Beginners course at a local college.
Lynzie Okra-Overton
Linzie was born and raised in Hull, her mum hailed from West Ham and her dad from Ghana. She explains how she went through school at her own pace, working hard at the only subject she liked, English.
“Mum was forever getting calls and letters from the school saying I did not show enough interest in other subjects, and that I was distracting others. This made her and my father livid, they both believed education was the most important thing in the whole world”.
Unfortunately, at that time education was not high on Linzie’s agenda …
Maxine Gossop
Maxine explains that her most recent learning experience has given her the confidence she sadly lacked during her school days.
Natalie Sayner
19 year-old Natalie just wanted to work and earn some money when she left school. She left with some GCSEs but, at that time, did not feel they were relevant to the world of work.
Sam Gould
Sam was born and raised in a small town in the Midlands and was totally disinterested at school. He says …
“I mucked about and didn’t concentrate and my teachers let me get away with it so I finished with average grades and no idea of what I wanted to do with my life. To avoid making a decision I went into sixth form and bunked off for two years and failed to get a single ‘A’ level”.
His first job was with Boots the Chemist and he quickly realised just how easy life in school had been compared with the real (adult) world. After two years of hating his job he dropped out, flew to Israel …
Suraiya Riyaz
Suraiya was educated in Sri Lanka, gaining formal qualifications in Windows Applications, a Performer’s Certificate in Speech and Drama and also achieving a high band score in the International English Language Testing System (I.E.L.T.S).
In April 2003 she moved to Hull to join her husband who was already in the city – undertaking a Masters in Business Administration at Hull University.
Moving is a big step for anyone to take, especially moving from one country to another: so many things to get used to – the culture, the changeable weather, bus timetables! And, the only person Suraiya knew here was her husband, she had no friends or other family to meet up with.
William and Barbara Rands
William and Barbara are living proof that you are never too old to begin learning new skills. The couple had been retired for 11 years when they visited the BBC Bus and were persuaded to sit down and have a go at ‘surfing the net’. The couple enjoyed the experience and chatted to the tutor about taking their newfound interest further.