ON Wednesday 10th July 2024, Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) held its annual Learner of the Year Awards at Parkside – Aveley Football Club. The event, which recognises the outstanding achievements of adult learners, brought together students, staff, community partners and other stakeholders.
The Learner of the Year Awards is a hallmark event for TACC, celebrating the perseverance and accomplishments of its diverse student body. This year’s ceremony was no exception, with a record number of nominees and attendees reflecting the growing commitment to lifelong learning within the Thurrock community.
The evening commenced with a welcome address by TACC Principal, Keeley Donati, and Chair of governors, Neil Woodbridge, who highlighted the college’s mission to empower individuals through education.
Learner nominations were received in six categories which included Resilience, Peer Support, Positive Attitude, Most improved, Principal’s Award and Special Recognition. The winner of each category received a trophy and a certificate which was presented to them by Madam Mayor.
Many of the learners had overcome personal challenges and barriers to complete their course and achieve a qualification and their inspirational stories brought many to tears.
Keeley Donati, Principal at TACC said: “Madam Mayor and Madam Deputy Mayor joined the staff, Governors and learners at Thurrock Adult Community College for our annual celebration of learner achievement.
It was an inspiring and moving evening hearing about how the learners have overcome a whole range of challenges and barriers to persevere and achieve their personal goals and qualifications. Congratulations to all our learners and we look forward to welcoming them again in September for the start of our new academic year.”
Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) is keen to support Thurrock residents to develop new skills that will help them fulfil their potential and achieve their ambitions whether they be career related or personal.
If you would like to find out more about learning at TACC visit their website at www.tacc.ac.uk or follow them on Facebook.
