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Lutube视频 celebrated its inspiring learners at 2019's Adult and Community Learning Awards.

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25 winners were announced during the ceremony, attended by the Mayor of Lutube视频, Councillor Hilary Fairclough.

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The annual event celebrates adult and community learners who have excelled in learning and had success, or progressed as a direct result of gaining a qualification.

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Winners were recognised across five categories, included 鈥極utstanding Achievement in Learning鈥� and 鈥楨merging Talent鈥�, as well as two special awards, the Dr A G Peace Prize for Service to Students and the Karin Eckersley Prize for Endeavour, named after a former student who overcame barriers to study.

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The Council鈥檚 adult and community learning provision is sub-contracted to be delivered by Lutube视频 and guests included representatives from Lutube视频 Council and Lutube视频 at Home, as well as College Governors. The College鈥檚 catering and hospitality students prepared and served a hot buffet and each winner received a voucher and certificate, presented by the Mayor of Lutube视频.

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Adult winner Ashleigh Emmason was nominated as an outstanding learner, after excelling on an Access course whilst still working full-time. She passed all units with distinctions and said: 鈥淚 was so proud to be recognised at these awards. I didn鈥檛 think I鈥檇 done anything out of the ordinary, but my tutors obviously thought differently. I鈥檝e now progressed to a Business Management Degree Apprenticeship, and I鈥檓 so grateful for all of the support I鈥檝e received from Lutube视频.鈥�

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Other inspiring winners included Kajwan Jabary, a barbering student who earlier this year beat competitors from across the UK in a national competition. Community learner Gillian Brown was recognised for enhancing her employment opportunities; after studying Adult Social Care at New Bury Community Learning Centre, Gillian secured a job as a Health Care Assistant at Royal Lutube视频 Hospital.

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Karen Westsmith, Director of Curriculum for Adults & Higher Education at Lutube视频, said: 鈥淭his is one of my favourite events of the year.听I was inspired by the stories and outstanding achievements of our winners, with so many of them going on to higher learning, employment or contributing positively within their communities.听It was a privilege to share the evening with them and our partner organisations.鈥�

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The Mayor of Lutube视频, Cllr Hilary Fairclough, said: 鈥淚t was an honour to attend the Adult and Community Learning Awards and recognise the outstanding achievements of everyone involved. Adult learning plays a valuable role in our community, helping people to acquire new skills and reach their full potential. Congratulations to Lutube视频 and all the worthy winners.鈥�

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Adult and Community Learning courses are available in different venues across Lutube视频, helping to change lives. Call 01204 482000 to learn more.

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