WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 2008

 

 

MARINE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION FOR WEYMOUTH COLLEGE STUDENT

 

 

Weymouth College student Joe Warley, who completed his Entry to Employment (e2e) course in December at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, has been nominated for a ‘Marine Achievement Award’.

 

The award will be presented by John Tweed, Director of Development at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, at Weymouth Pavilion, on Thursday 10^th January 2008.

 

Joe Warley said; "The e2e course has offered me a fantastic opportunity for learning and future employment. It has really helped me on my way to getting my dream job in water sports, which I start in March. I am pleased to be nominated for this award and am looking forward to Thursday."

 

Sailing Curriculum Development Officer for the College, Dr Holly Henderson commented; “When Joe first started on the course I don’t think he thought he would achieve as much as he has, his attitude and commitment has be outstanding and I am delighted that he has been nominated for the award.  Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is an awesome and inspiring venue and it is fantastic that youngsters like Joe have the opportunity to do this course”.  Alex Sergison, e2e Tutor said; "Teaching Joe on the e2e course has been a very rewarding experience and he deserves the nomination, I know for a fact that Joe, as have all the students, has got a great deal out of it.” 

 

Conal Low-Grier added; “Joe is the fifth student from the Sport and Public Services to be nominated for an award on Thursday night. This highlights the development and achievements that are occurring in this area.”

 

The e2e course, run out of the Academy, is ideal for young people with an interest in water sports, the outdoors or just sport in general, equipping them with the basic certificates they need to start a career in the marine industry. Plenty of time is set aside to develop personal and social skills and to work on numeracy and literacy levels, combined with crucial work placements with local businesses tailored to give a range of experience in this diverse industry.

 

John Tweed added; “The Academy is delighted to be presenting and sponsoring the Marine Achievement Award and it is fantastic news that Joe has been nominated. Joe was one of the first students to start the e2e course here at the Academy last July and his success highlights our ongoing partnership with Weymouth College, providing benefits and employment opportunities for youngsters across the social spectrum.”

 

ENDS

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: 

 

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the  2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities.  www.wpnsa.org.uk

 

For further press information contact:

 

Helena Searcaigh, Fast Track Sailing                                                 Rosie Julian, Events and Marketing Manager

Helena.searcaigh@fasttracksailing.com                                             rosie.julian@wpnsa.org.uk

Tel: +44 (0)207 593 5239                                                                       Tel: +44 (0)1305 866 000

Mob: +44 (0)7870 565 394     

 

About the E2E Courses:

The sailing and watersports qualifications the students can achieve on the course include: RYA Start Sailing Level 1; RYA Basic Sailing Skills; RYA Seamanships Skills; RYA Start Racing; RYA Assistant Dinghy Instructor; RYA Start Windsurfing; RYA Intermediate Windsurfing; RYA First Aid at Sea; RYA SRC Radio; RYA Basic Navigation and Safety; RYA Powerboat Level 1; and RYA Powerboat Level 2. In addition to these qualifications the students are also taught about: Health and Safety; Fitness; CV Writing; Equality and Diversity; Team Building; Expedition Skills; Coaching Skills; Communication Skills.

 

Contact:

Dr Holly Henderson

Holly_Henderson@weymouth.ac.uk

+ 44 7973 551385

 

About Scottish and Southern Energy:

SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006.  This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme.
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) is one of the largest energy companies in the UK. It is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity; energy trading; the storage, distribution and supply of gas, electrical and utility contracting; and telecoms.
SSE supplies more than 8 million customers through its retail brands Southern Electric, SWALEC, Scottish Hydro Electric and Atlantic. It transmits and distributes electricity to over 3.6 million customers in central southern England and the north of Scotland.

SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/

 

Contact:

Julian Reeves

SSE Corporate Communications

Julian.Reeves@scottish-southern.co.uk

+44 (1738) 455103

 

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