• ‘I have learnt quite a lot from this computer session’ Onsona
  
  
• ‘I came to this class to improve my English, I think my teacher is very helpful’ Sabina
  
  
• ‘I need more classes, one class is not enough’ Farhana & Rubina
  
  
• I came to this course to improve my English, .. I really enjoy it but need more time…’ Jesmina
  
  
• ‘thank you so much for all your help, I’ve gained lots of experience and knowledge..’ Anna
  
  
• ‘I was very pleased with my computer studies, ..i will go on more computer courses…I find it a new learning curve and mentally stimulating’ Theresa
  
• ‘After all the courses my confidence has really improved which resulted in my acquiring a well paid job as an electrician’ Grzegorz

Ruheal Ahmed (left)was recruited through outreach work in the community, he enrolled on a course and worked towards numeracy and sat his test achieving City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Adult Numeracy. He is looking forward to attending an interview at East London University his aim is to eventually enrol on the PCGE course. Mar 2006

Successful Project Outcomes

• 320 beneficiaries made contact
• 130 IAG’s carried out with eligible beneficiaries
• 1,280 Contact hours
• 16 beneficiaries secured employment
• 6 Community Groups commissioned
• 5 Somali Community groups – supported with capacity building & empowerment
• 1 Somali Network established

This is Carol McDowall (right), she enjoyed attending the first Aid and Food Hygiene Courses and was happy to have acquired a nationally recognised certification for her attendance.

Mar 2006

Ann Baker's Story

Ann says... “I became aware of the support that LACoST Services offer after being informed by Bernadette Sullivan the Progression Officer."

Having left school more than 40 years ago, I felt insecure about returning to education, but after a few weeks I eventually made an appointment for an assessment. At the interview Bernadette and I discussed various options available to me and I agreed to do National Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. At the same time we had spoken about an idea I had for setting up my own cleaning business.

After completing Level 1 Literacy Bernadette referred me to ‘Banking on Shadwell’ and arranged for me to meet with a Business mentor from Deutsche Bank.

Doing the courses have increased my confidence and I am now interested in learning other courses such as ECDL to enable me to gain a position in an office environment.  This is because if the business idea does not come to fruition, I would have the necessary computer skills to progress” for myself.