After Level 3 finished there was no hesitation in signing up for Level 4 or even Level 5, which would give me another 3 years of learning from what I can only describe as the kindest person you could have the pleasure of meeting. Noel has a world of knowledge and gives it to everyone without hesitation and is always available to help no matter what.
Things were going very well with the course and I had plans made to start my own business with the help of a scheme called “start your own business enterprise”. The day came when I was officially a business called “JR Design Upholstery”. I seemed to hit the ground running and things went really well from the start, with Noel always there to help out when needed. Unfortunately, things went so well I reluctantly had to pull out of Level 5 after only 1 year. Still it was great to be so busy with work, but I do hope to get back at some stage and finish it. Sarah and Noel have put so much into Level 5 with art and upholstery combined there is so much to learn. That ends my story. For now all I can say is a big Thank you to all in the Q centre. It’s home away from home, and to Noel, whom I regard as a good friend.
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Thinking of returning to education as an adult? You may find the following resources helpful:
One Step Up: https://www.onestepup.ie/
Fetch Courses: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/
eCollege: https://www.ecollege.ie/
JR Design Upholstery: https://www.facebook.com/JR-Design-Upholstery-115844156455861/
The Q Centre, Mallow, Cork ETB: https://www.facebook.com/TheQCentre/
Starting your own Business local enterprise programme: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Discover-Business-Supports/Training-Programmes/Start-Your-Own-Business-Programme/
