On the 22nd August DISCs Steps4Success education programme celebrated the achievements of their learners. The event was attended by the learners’ families and friends along with special guest Mr Phil Wilson, M.P.
The event was held to recognise the achievement of qualifications and the personal development of those who attended the programme. Learners shared their experience of the course and the support received from DISC.
Phil Wilson presented 18 young people with Certificates; recognising their success. The MP said:‘DISC offer an excellent service and provide young people with the confidence many may not otherwise have been able to use. The young people awarded certificates today well deserve them and I wish them all the very best in the future.’
A parent whose child was graduating at this months celebration said, ‘What you do here is amazing, thank you for everything that you have done for my daughter.’
One of the learners said, ‘I didn’t like school because it was boring and the same stuff every day. When I left I went to college but it only lasted 4 months as I found it too big, too busy and there were too many people.
I started with DISC’s Steps for Success programme in January, dong a BTEC in Construction, specialising in Painting and Decorating. I have got my certificate and am now working towards functional skills in Maths, English and ICT.
The reason I have stayed with S4S is because; its got smaller classes, I know everyone, I can get one-one support to help me finish tasks, the staff are ore helpful and patience here and I have been given more chances.
I will be staying on with S4S as I’m going to do my personal social development course as well as my functional skills exams.’
How can Steps4Success support you in taking the right steps for your future?
If you are a young person aged 16-18 years old and area looking to develop your skills and gain qualifications in as little as 4 weeks to open up further education and employment opportunities the please get in touch.
As well as improving your basic skills and employment potential Steps4Success course gives you the opportunity to get involved with lots of practical and fun activities including fundraising for the local community, developing money making enterprise schemes, and experiencing vocational placements.
This year DISCs Steps4Success education programme has achieved:
97% of learners have achieved an award
91% pass rate in Maths
82% pass rate in English
96% pass rate in ICT
Get in touch! Drop in to see us, telephone or email.
Steps4Success, Unit 2 IES Centre, Sapphire House, Aycliffe Business Park, DL5 6DS
Tel: 01325 731160 email: andrea.dixon@disc-vol.org.uk
DISC is an independent charity based in the north-east, seeking to promote social inclusion, through working with communities in a number of areas including Children, Young People and Families, Independent Living, Drug and Alcohol Misuse and Housing.
