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21/01/2008
Skills 'Essential' Says Minister
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has launched new awards for those who have excelled through 'Essential Skills' achievement.
The awards will celebrate the successes of individuals who have embarked on Essential Skills courses to help them overcome literacy and numeracy difficulties in the face of increased pressures in today's society.
Research has indicated that Essential Skills training is not only good for personal development, but also improves quality of life and brings about improved employment opportunities for individuals. The awards are intended to showcase the Department for Employment and Learning's free Essential Skills provision. To date over 31,000 Essential Skills qualifications have been achieved in Northern Ireland since the strategy commenced in 2002.
Speaking at the launch, Sir Reg said: "These awards are an excellent opportunity for the Department to recognise the achievements of adult learners and to commend them for taking steps to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. There are many reasons for returning to education and aside from the educational gain, learning can bring a new found confidence to individuals as well as enhancing their lives and that of their family."
The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in April 2008 and will recognise those individuals who have excelled in Essential Skills training in each county area.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 February 2008 and further information can be obtained by visiting www.delni.gov.uk/essentialskillsawards2008.
The awards will celebrate the successes of individuals who have embarked on Essential Skills courses to help them overcome literacy and numeracy difficulties in the face of increased pressures in today's society.
Research has indicated that Essential Skills training is not only good for personal development, but also improves quality of life and brings about improved employment opportunities for individuals. The awards are intended to showcase the Department for Employment and Learning's free Essential Skills provision. To date over 31,000 Essential Skills qualifications have been achieved in Northern Ireland since the strategy commenced in 2002.
Speaking at the launch, Sir Reg said: "These awards are an excellent opportunity for the Department to recognise the achievements of adult learners and to commend them for taking steps to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. There are many reasons for returning to education and aside from the educational gain, learning can bring a new found confidence to individuals as well as enhancing their lives and that of their family."
The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in April 2008 and will recognise those individuals who have excelled in Essential Skills training in each county area.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 February 2008 and further information can be obtained by visiting www.delni.gov.uk/essentialskillsawards2008.
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