Dudley College of Technology recently hosted a Skills Shop Adult Learner Awards Evening. The event brought together learners, employers, staff, and partners to celebrate the outstanding achievements of adult learners enrolled on our Into Employment programmes.

These programmes support unemployed adults in gaining the skills and confidence needed to transition into meaningful employment. We’re so proud that all nominees and award winners are now in work – an outstanding testament to the impact of the programme and the dedication of the team behind it. 

The evening was filled with inspiring stories of perseverance, transformation, and success. Awards were presented across a range of categories, each reflecting personal growth, commitment, and professional progress:

From Learning to Earning Awards – Recognising learners who have successfully transitioned into employment.  

Miriam Fiamavle (Transport)  
Hannah Franklin (Education) 

Distance Travelled Award – Honouring resilience and progress in the face of challenges. 

Sandra Lartey 

Rising Star Award – Employer-nominated award for excellence in the workplace – Black Country Living Museum 

Jordan Worton 

Outstanding Employer Award – Celebrating a supportive employer who made a lasting impact. 

Midland Metro Limited 

Resilience Rewards Award – For overcoming significant barriers and showing determination. 

Becky Holmes 

Above and Beyond (Buzz Lightyear) Award – For exceptional commitment and peer support. 

Paula Pender 

Partnership Award – Recognising a stakeholder’s outstanding contribution to learner outcomes. 

Department for Work and Pensions 

The event was attended by several valued partners and employers, including McDonald’s, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Midland Metro Limited, Black Country Living Museum, and the Department for Work and Pensions. 

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