Category Archives: Learner Stories

Adult Learners' Week 2012

Paddy builds a new career

Like many tradesmen during the economic downturn Paddy McAuley, a self-employed bricklayer, found himself out of work. A skilled tradesman … read more

17 May • Filed in: Learner Stories • Author: Anne
Adult Learners' Week 2012

Adam shows how to overcome barriers to learning

Since graduating from the University of Ulster, Adam McCormick from Belfast has continued to look for further opportunities to develop … read more

14 May • Filed in: Learner Stories • Author: Anne
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Geraldine from Enniskillen gets a confidence boost

Geraldine, 45, has been out of work for a number of years due to mental health difficulties.  She lives in … read more

23 Apr • Filed in: Learner Stories • Author: Anne
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David counts the benefits of returning to learning

David from Belfast has been receiving Incapacity Benefit since an accident in his work left him with post traumatic stress … read more

3 Apr • Filed in: Learner Stories • Author: Anne
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Healthier Lives book group helps deaf adults get the reading habit

For many deaf sign language users, English is a second language. As the structure of English is different to sign … read more

13 Jan • Filed in: Learner Stories • Author: Anne