13/01/2009

Awards Lead To The Right Path For Skills

Finding a way out of the 'maze' and onto the right path of action to acquire professional skills is NI Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, who is pictured launching the Essential Skills Awards for 2009, ably assisted by the 2008 Essential Skills Learner of the Year, Stephen Boden, shown left with the Minister.

The Awards celebrate the success of individuals who have excelled in Essential Skills courses in literacy, numeracy and ICT and are designed to showcase the Department's free Essential Skills provision.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 February 2009 and further information can be found at

www.delni.gov.uk/essentialskillsawards2009


(BMcC)

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