Adult Learners Awards

Hats off to the learners!

Mon, 19 May 2008

Learners from across Renfrewshire were commended on their achievements at an Adult Learner’s week event held at the Tannahill Centre in Ferguslie Park.

Over 638 people have participated in 88 training courses through Renfrewshire’s Community Voices Programme over the past two years.

Iain Cunningham, Senior Development Officer with the Community Action Team said, “The aim of the Community Voices Programme is to encourage more people to become involved in their local communities and improve their skills and knowledge. We’d like to congratulate everyone who has undertaken training and wish them all the best with their continuing studies.”

The informal ceremony, held in the Tannahill Centre in Ferguslie Park, was hosted by the Community Action Team with Denis Docherty from Reid Kerr College and Alan McNiven from PPRC presenting individuals with their certificates. Denis Docherty stated that “Reid Kerr College is delighted to work in partnership with PPRC to deliver training in local venues that increases knowledge and skills for the benefit of both the students and the local community”.

Since being established in 2006, a wide variety of training courses have been set up through PPRC’s CV programme to suit a range of abilities. Working closely with Reid Kerr College, RAMH, NHS Dieticians, SFA and local volunteers, group members and volunteers have taken part in a range of courses including arts & crafts, mental health first aid, Nutritionist Toolkit, Cooking & Eating for Health, child protection, IT, youth work and football coaching.

Anyone looking to find out more about accessing training in their local community can contact PPRC’s Community Action Team on 0141 887 7707.

PPRC’s Community Voices programme operated with support from Renfrewshire's Community Planning Partnership, Communities Scotland and the Community Voices Fund.

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