Ammanford youngsters excel
Students from the Ammanford SMART Project have excelled once again.
A celebratory event was held at Streets Youth Project, Ammanford, to recognise the achievements of the young people.
Over the past year the young people, who have experienced personal and social difficulties, have overcome their barriers and have achieved success in a new learning environment.
The project, run by Carmarthenshire Youth Service, aims to offer a wide range of qualifications and lifelong experiences to help re-engage young people 14-16 years who have been excluded from school.
This year, each student achieved OCN qualifications and various XL Princes Trust Awards. Special guest Ken Owens from Llanelli Scarlets was there to present the young people with their awards along as well as Gerry O’Sullivan from Princes Trust.
Ammanford SMART Coordinator, Gareth Bennett said:“At the end of each year we see a huge improvement in the young people. The committed team at Ammanford SMART aim to bring out the best in the young people and identify their strengths in order for them to progress in college at a later stage.
“I am very proud of what each young person has achieved and seeing them mature and develop self esteem makes everything we do worth while.”
Arwel Davies of Penygroes won the student of the year award and is now looking forward to the future. He added:
“Being at Ammanford SMART over the past year has made me realise that I have a lot to offer and that if I work hard I can reach my goals.
“It’s a totally different environment to school and the staff are always there to encourage you and help you through the course. I’ve changed a lot and I now have the confidence to develop further.”
For further information about the Ammanford SMART Project or how to make a referral, please contact Hefin Lloyd on: 07769883830
A celebratory event was held at Streets Youth Project, Ammanford, to recognise the achievements of the young people.
Over the past year the young people, who have experienced personal and social difficulties, have overcome their barriers and have achieved success in a new learning environment.
The project, run by Carmarthenshire Youth Service, aims to offer a wide range of qualifications and lifelong experiences to help re-engage young people 14-16 years who have been excluded from school.
This year, each student achieved OCN qualifications and various XL Princes Trust Awards. Special guest Ken Owens from Llanelli Scarlets was there to present the young people with their awards along as well as Gerry O’Sullivan from Princes Trust.
Ammanford SMART Coordinator, Gareth Bennett said:“At the end of each year we see a huge improvement in the young people. The committed team at Ammanford SMART aim to bring out the best in the young people and identify their strengths in order for them to progress in college at a later stage.
“I am very proud of what each young person has achieved and seeing them mature and develop self esteem makes everything we do worth while.”
Arwel Davies of Penygroes won the student of the year award and is now looking forward to the future. He added:
“Being at Ammanford SMART over the past year has made me realise that I have a lot to offer and that if I work hard I can reach my goals.
“It’s a totally different environment to school and the staff are always there to encourage you and help you through the course. I’ve changed a lot and I now have the confidence to develop further.”
For further information about the Ammanford SMART Project or how to make a referral, please contact Hefin Lloyd on: 07769883830
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