麻豆传媒团队

Meet Helen, Holly, Kim and Margaret-Anne, four of our inspirational adult learners studying our business courses. These adult learners show us that going back to college doesn鈥檛 have to be a tricky business鈥�

Helen Lloyd, aged 61, studied Business Administration Level 3 through a work-based learning programme.

It can be difficult to find the time to study when you work full-time and have a family. But Helen found a course with us that was applicable to her current role, which was also flexible and could be managed alongside her busy life through work and home-based study.

She explains 鈥淚鈥檝e had lots of support and encouragement from my tutor and it鈥檚 great as it fits around work and family life. I鈥檝e gained new knowledge and confidence to aid my current role.鈥�

As well as excellent support from her tutors, Helen explains that 鈥淎dvice is always available in the college鈥� so adult learners can get all the support they need to complete their chosen course.

Holly Davies, aged 30, studied BTEC Business Extended Diploma Level 3, at the City of Newport campus.

Holly wanted to gain the relevant qualifications she needed to study law at university. She says 鈥淢y long term goal is to gain employment within the law sector and 麻豆传媒团队 helped me achieve this by giving me the confidence to improve my English and Mathematics qualifications.鈥�

Before attending college, Holly faced the challenge of identifying the amount of additional learner support she would need and how she鈥檇 be able to achieve the employability skills needed to move forward. She explains 鈥淭he best thing is the opportunities that I鈥檝e had, the friends that I鈥檝e made, the support from all of my tutors, and the fact that college has provided the necessary tools and equipment that I needed to complete my studies. My advice for students is to thoroughly research the topics that you wish to study, and attend all the open events to discuss what options are available and how tutors can assist you with the relevant support that you would like throughout your studies.鈥�

Kim Kehoe, 27, studied a Foundation Degree in Business Studies at Pontypool campus.

After leaving high school with disappointing results, it wasn鈥檛 until working at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, that Kim realised her potential, and there are many departments that interest her for progression. Kim explains 鈥淚 chose to study Business because it will help with my career path and self-progression, but also give me more of an understanding of each department that interests me to help me make the right decision. Our teachers arranged for people with different career backgrounds to discuss their job role and responsibilities with us. This was great because it helped me think more about my future and what career path I want.鈥�

Before college, Kim had thought about going to University, but didn鈥檛 think her qualifications were good enough. When she finally pushed herself to find out more at 麻豆传媒团队, she attended a relaxed and friendly interview to discuss her qualifications and work experience. She says 鈥淓veryone was very helpful and welcoming, and after that interview and seeing the campus, I decided I wanted to study at 麻豆传媒团队 and nowhere else.鈥�

Kim鈥檚 course is part-time, two days a week, but working throughout her studies meant that she had to change her hours to attend college. She says 鈥淭he Teachers were brilliant and always understood, which made me feel a lot less stressed when traveling back and forth between college and work. After a lot of support from teachers and working with other students, I gained a high mark and it was a great feeling! So don鈥檛 worry if you don鈥檛 understand something straight away. Discuss this with other students, and ask any questions you have.鈥�

Margaret-Anne Mackenzie, aged 25, studied BTEC Business Diploma Level 3 at the City of Newport campus.

With plans to set up her own business, Margaret-Anne decided to find a suitable course to give her the knowledge and skills she would need to be successful. She explains 鈥淚鈥檝e been studying at 麻豆传媒团队 for a number of years now and they make you feel welcome. I鈥檝e liked everything about my course and it has helped me to understand things better. My long-term goal is to get to the career I want, and I鈥檝e now got the qualifications to do this.鈥�

For Margaret-Anne, the best thing about college is making new friends and making memories with her fellow students. She has enjoyed getting all the work and assignments done, but also helping other students to achieve their qualifications too.

It鈥檚 never too late to learn new knowledge or gain a new skill We鈥檙e proud to have a thriving community of adult learners in our college studying full-time, part-time and online, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Join them by applying today for courses starting in September!