A different pathway

Ashleigh
‘Everyone is different but they accept you, including the teachers.’
It can be hard to admit that a traditional school environment doesn’t work for you. But Ashleigh had got to the stage where she didn’t want to get out of bed in the morning.
‘It got really bad. I just didn’t like it. I didn’t fit in.’
She looked around for other options and came across a Learn Local provider in her community. She is now studying for the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). The VCAL program at her Learn Local gives Ashleigh practical work-related experience, reading, writing and maths skills and the chance to develop personal skills for work and life.
‘You fit in easily here. Everyone is different but they accept you, including the teachers.’
After Ashleigh finishes her VCAL modules, she wants to work in childcare.
‘I just need to do the Cert III then the Diploma.’
The rest of the class is outside planning an excursion. They sit comfortably with each other in the sunshine, and talk over the top of each other about who needs to do what.
‘I just thought I’d give it a try. Now I love it and I love school.’
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Paying off big time
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A leader in the making
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Taking that next step
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Opening new doors
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21st century learning
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New town, new start
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From daunted to dedicated
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Taking pride in his work
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A brighter future
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Young mum finds purpose
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Computer skills for life
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At work you need digital skills
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Learning and making friends
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I just fit in here
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Time for a career shift
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An opportunity for a new career
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I wasn’t super confident
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Helping more at home
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Planning an event
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Learning to be yourself
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From the factory floor
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Finding the right help
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Caring for older people
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Building new skills
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Finding fringe benefits
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Working with children
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Turning your life around
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It’s never too late
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Learning new skills
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Something for yourself
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Learning with friends
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More than gardening
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Re-igniting old ambitions
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Life changing moments
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From sewing to surfing
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Learning in a different way
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Adjusting to change
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Building confidence
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Staying up to date …
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VCAL for young mums
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Education is the promise
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Going somewhere
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An incredible journey
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A different pathway
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From there to here
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Time for reinvention
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Later life learning
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Bridges to learning
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Overcoming barriers