Winners of the
Lord Mayor's Community Regeneration Awards 2007
The Action Resource Centre, home of the Bleanymaes, Portmead, Penplas Development Trust
has won first prize in two catologies of this years awards for thier achevements in Lifelong Learning .
Winner - Community Education Scheme
Winner - Best Overall Project
The key partners are the Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE), University of Wales, Swansea College,
the WEA and the City & County of Swansea Lifelong Learning department.
On average there are in excess of 250 students registered on courses at the ARC every term,
many whom have not been involved in any form of education since leaving school.
Lifelong Learning Officer, Debbie Jones says “I was on benefits as a single parent for years, and attended a variety of
courses to show future potential employers that I was willing and capable of learning new skills, with the hope of gaining employment.
With a mix of gaining more qualificationsand doing voluntary work, this set me in good stead to get the job
that I now have. I have been with the Development Trust for almost 8 years now, and motivating others gives me a great
sense of achievement. This award is for all the students and partners who have been involved at the ARC,
as without them none of this would be possible.”
For more information on Lifelong Learning at the ARC contact Debbie Jones - Lifelong Learning Officer
The Action Resoucre Centre, 45 Broughton Ave, Portmead, Swansea, SA5 5JS
tel: 01792 578632 email: debbie.jones3@swansea.gov.uk
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