According to new research from Skills for Life, 72 per cent of people in the South East feel as though they’ve yet to reach their full potential when it comes to their career.
With 74 per cent in the region expected to set themselves a careers-related goal for 2024, and 70 per cent wanting to make more time for learning, the Department for Education’s Skills for Life campaign is encouraging adults across the country to explore the various free and flexible education and training options available to them.
With many people feeling as though they could make better use of their spare time, Skills for Life is launching the ‘Time to Learn’ Challenge this January.
The Challenge encourages people to make one day today by considering their career goals and exploring the many learning opportunities on offer to them.
Knight: One of the best decisions I’ve made
Tracey Knight (51) from Isle of Wight is a big believer in the importance of making time to learn. Working for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Tracey supports learners of all ages, helping them to build a career in the healthcare industry.
Having recently completed her own Apprenticeship in Leadership Management, Tracey says,
“Learning is such a wonderful thing. It builds your confidence, making you feel empowered and motivated, which is so important for those wanting to reach their full potential in the workplace.
“I’ve worked in healthcare since the nineties and wanting to take on a new challenge, enrolled in an Apprenticeship in Leadership Management in 2020. I can honestly say investing time in my own personal development has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only has the apprenticeship allowed me to learn new skills, it’s also enabled me to pursue a new role supporting other learners within the Trust.
“Sometimes it can feel really hard to try and find time to learn, but if you’re motivated and know where you want to upskill, there are so many opportunities and resources, like apprenticeships, available to help you. My advice to anyone that wants to learn a new skill or embark on a career change in 2024 is go for it. You’ll never regret investing time in yourself and your skill set.”
Find out more
Make one day today this January, by exploring the free, flexible courses available in your local area via Skills for Life.
Find out how it all starts with skills by visiting the Skills for Life Campaign website.
Applications for all 2024 entry undergraduate courses should arrive at UCAS by 6pm (UK time) on 31st January 2024.
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