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22 Jul 2005 16:00:24
More than 25 job seekers were officially welcomed onto the Passport to Academic Life (PAL) project by University of Luton Vice Chancellor, Professor Les Ebdon, at a special induction day held at the University this week.
The project, which is partly funded by the Higher Education European Social Fund (HE ESF), offers free part-time university study to unemployed mature learners.
Staff at the University have been amazed at the level of interest in the scheme. Project Manager, Rita Mascia said: “The launch of the PAL project has been a great success with double the number of people signing up than originally anticipated.
“It was great to see so many people of different ages and cultures coming together for our induction day. This really proves that our project is making university life accessible to all.”
During the induction, PAL students enjoyed a tour of the facilities, showing the support and services that would be available to them during their studies.
Luton Job Centre has been working alongside the project by facilitating the recruitment interviews, which has greatly contributed to the early success of the scheme.
Clancy Copley from JobCentre Plus commented: “The induction day was very moving. To see so many people with a common goal realising their potential was very rewarding to witness. Jobcentre Plus is proud to be working in partnership with the University to get Luton’s job seekers into higher education.”
Professor Les Ebdon, along with staff and delegates, listened to a number of former adult learners who spoke about their experiences of returning to education. “We heard some inspiring talks,” said Rita Mascia. “Our speakers confirmed that it is never too late to learn."
For further information about the project, contact the PAL team on 01582 743985.
