We made a podcast! Mel and Zara interviewed five learners from the Adult Education Service Balbriggan and Swords on what brought them to our service to learn. Click on the first podcast below for an introduction. It was a new experience for Mel & Zara, still a lot of learning to do, but hopefully we captured the essence of our learners stories.
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Tricia and Apalavi are both Healthcare students under the VTOS scheme. Their learning journeys differ in how they came to our service, but they have a common goal in obtaining skills and qualifications.
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Naomi has faced many challenges in her young life. She came to the adult education service to receive support to write her own story and publish a book.
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We will post more learner stories throughout the week.
A trip to apply for a medical card resulted in Vinny seeking out the Adult Education Service. Find you why in this podcast. Vinny a former Dublin Bus Driver ended up navigating a new learning journey and thankfully was directed to us in Balbriggan. It’s a story that might be familiar to others. Have a listen.
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We will post more learner stories throughout the week.
Just over a year ago, Anna had to take her two young sons from the Ukraine to seek safety from the war. Listen to her incredible story. She came to our service to improve her English language skills and has gone on to find employment and further studies at TU Dublin. Thank you Anna for sharing your story.
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We will post more learner stories throughout the week.
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Orla Hicks
Adult Guidance Counsellor
Adult Education Service Balbriggan
Sarsfield House
Mill Street
Balbriggan K32 KX82
Phone 01 841 7763 Email orlahicks@ddletbaes.ie
Swords-Call into or phone our centre to make an appointment with Orla
Majella Callaghan
Adult Guidance Counsellor
Adult Education Service Swords
7 The Plaza Forster Way
Swords K67 KR44
Phone 01 840 8946 Email majellacallaghan@ddletbaes.ie
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The Adult Education Service is a a such positive experience. This is my third year attending the classes, and all the tutors have a great approach, they give fantastic feedback, all staff are very approachable. I believe there is plenty of choices of courses and classes for everyone. It has opened doors to new opportunities and further study for me,as well as allow my personal development.
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