Learner of the Month – April 2017

Colin wins the April award!


Three strong nominations were put forward for April’s month award including our first ever ‘joint nomination’. Alexis B and Laura K were nominated together by their tutor, Michael Martin, for their teamwork skills, camaraderie and commitment to helping and mentoring their peers on their course. Nominations were also received from Hayley Watson for her learner Nicola Bainbridge for hard work, commitment and progress made during her Advanced Apprenticeship.

However, it was Colin McC story that captured that hearts of the voters with Colin receiving a 63% majority of the vote. Colin faced many barriers on starting the Returneeship course including lack of confidence and self esteem. Throughout the course, Colin showed determination to succeed and applied 100% effort.

Kelly commented that “Colin was an inspiration not only to me and other tutors but also to his fellow class members”.

Colin now feels that he has overcome the barriers he once faced and is now able to speak about his dyslexia, which he had not been able to do before. Colin commented that “ the Returneeship helped to give me my life back”.

Colin has now secured permanent employment following a successful work experience placement where he is working with animals which is one of his many passions.

We wish Colin the very best of luck for the future in his new career.