Learn about LIFE-CHANGING STORIES

LEARNER STORY

"To realise that by self- advocacy I could make change suddenly gives a sense of purpose."

Name: Aodhán Fagan

Place of Learning: Belfast Recovery College

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LEARNER STORY

“It is good to use the skills that I got to benefit the community.”

Name: Philomena

Place of Learning: Roscommon Women’s Network

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LEARNER STORY

"Whatever your reason is, always know there are different pathways to education and learning."

Name: Jordan Walsh

Place of Learning: Youthreach, Further Education and Training Centre, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick

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LEARNER STORY

“I started to stand my ground and said education was for me and education was for everyone"

Name: Maria Barbour

Place of Learning: Ronanstown Women’s Community Development Programme

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LEARNER STORY

Meet Britney Gallagher and Whitney Mongan from Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

Name: Britney and Whitney

Place of Learning: Blanchardstown Community Training Centre

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LEARNER STORY

"I’m proud of getting the Diploma, especially in such confusing times with the COVID-19 pandemic. "

Name: Kane Shortt

Place of Learning: Tullamore Community Training Centre

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LEARNER STORY

"I have discovered the wonders of my own self-esteem, the joys of learning to learn and learning."

Name: Noel Hanrahan

Place of Learning: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

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LEARNER STORY

“I found my way through and realised my passion for learning that I never knew I had.”

Name: Niamh Becton

Place of Learning: Sallynoggin College of Further Education

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ONE STEP UP CAMPAIGN

Find your education & training options in sixty seconds.

The One Step Up campaign aims to help adults to enhance their learning by promoting access to learning opportunities for all adults through the website, freephone helpline number, and the calendar of events.

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