Throughout Psychological Well being Consciousness Week, Shannon Morris from Barry shares her story.
After ending college, Shannon Morris, 16, from Barry, joined ACT and enrolled onto the JGW+, programme because it provided her the flexibleness she wanted to steadiness her training alongside her care tasks.
Shannon is at the moment on the Development Strand of the Jobs Progress Wales+ (JGW+) Programme; a coaching and growth programme for 16–19 yr olds serving to them purchase the abilities, {qualifications}, and expertise to get a job or get into additional coaching. Understanding that nobody particular person is identical, the JGW+ programme is completely distinctive and tailor-made to go well with the wants of the person learner.
In addition to making ready for the world of labor, Shannon can also be retaking her English and Maths {qualifications}, as a part of her Important Abilities, whereas additionally searching for a piece placement. With many alternative pathways open to her, Shannon is curious and eager to attempt every little thing.
“I’m very open to something at this stage. There’s a number of issues I’m able to doing so I’m maintaining my choices open. I’ve been studying a lot with ACT. It’s actually serving to me develop and be taught helpful expertise like understanding the job interview course of. I created my CV with ACT and it’s been so useful having the help and suggestions about what employers need.”
In addition to studying worthwhile expertise on JGW+, ACT additionally supply Enrichment Days for learners. These are designed to reveal younger individuals to distinctive environments and conditions, with a purpose to construct confidence. Enrichment Days can vary from studying animal care and meals expertise at Jamie’s Farm in Monmouth, to thrilling day journeys throughout South Wales.
“ACT is admittedly thrilling. It’s like a household right here and it’s very easy to get stuff completed and my tutors are very supportive. I’ve learnt the best way to talk rather a lot higher and I really feel a lot extra assured going for a job interview and understanding what’s anticipated of me within the office.”
As a main carer for her mom, Shannon finds the JGW+ programme very versatile in direction of her care commitments and enjoys studying worthwhile real-life expertise in preparation for employment. Shannon additionally participated within the Barclay’s Life Abilities programme, a course delivered in partnership with Enterprise within the Group, which is designed to assist younger individuals study managing and balancing funds. Shannon feels ACT provides a novel studying expertise for younger people who find themselves exploring their choices.
“I’d undoubtedly advocate ACT to different younger individuals. I believe it’s an amazing place to go for steering and a great possibility when you don’t wish to go down the normal route of school. I undergo with social nervousness so it’s a case of managing that so I can hold shifting forwards. I’ve loads of help round me which is nice. I’m unsure what I wish to do subsequent however I do know there’s rather a lot I can do and I’ve rather a lot to supply.”
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