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They鈥檙e winners. Angela, Graham, Isiah, Jack, Michael, Rissvoy, Robert, Shelley and Robert met at 91福利社 Birmingham on the 14 May 2008.

Angela

They鈥檝e all been recognised by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) as West Midlands people who鈥檝e made remarkable progress.

At 91福利社 Birmingham they met and shared their stories of how they鈥檝e battled their fears and adversity to gain qualifications and experience they once never thought possible.

For example, Robert Turner, 39, from Birmingham, has confronted his dyslexia. He has joined a literacy course at work听 - Birmingham International Airport.

Robert Turner

鈥淚 knew that my spelling and grammar were poor and was too ashamed to ask for help鈥�, he says. 鈥淧ositions came available many times for terminal assistants but I knew tests were involved and I knew I would never pass them.鈥�

Finally Robert became sick of missing the opportunities. 鈥淭erminal assistant positions became available again and I thought, 鈥業 want one of those鈥�,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 spoke to the personal development manager and asked for help.鈥�

After facing his fears, Robert got his promotion. He says:

Exchanging stories

鈥淢y message to everybody out there who is suffering 鈥� is to ask for help. Help is out there. Never be frightened of asking.鈥�

Adult Learners鈥� Week, 17th 鈥� 23rd May 2008.

Adult Learners鈥� Week is about celebrating and raising awareness of learning.
For more information, see: www.niace.org.uk

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