Leicestershire NWSLC students honoured at online awards celebration
Over 200 guests attended the event, held online for the second consecutive year, on Friday, January 22.
Pic: NWSLC Celebration of Achievement
A Leicestershire college has this month praised its students at an online celebration attended by over 200 guests.
Students at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) were praised for their 'dogged determination to succeed against all odds'.
The event, attended by over 200 guests, was held online for the second consecutive year on Friday, January 22 and included a keynote address from Marion Plant, OBE FCGI, Principal and Chief Executive of NWSLC.
Marion Plant said: "I am impressed with the pace at which our students embraced remote learning and assessment.
"There is no doubt that the level of digital capability and confidence they achieved will serve them well in future employment as all industry sectors become more and more digitised.
"The adult and community learning provision was shortlisted for a national award, our Beauty and Make-up artistry team won a Pearson National Teaching Award, and our MIRA Technology Institute was singled out for a regional award."
Plant highlighted how students had become more agile and resilient as they tackled issues presented by studying during the pandemic.
The celebrations recognised representatives of the 14,000 students and apprentices aged 14-78 who studied with NWSLC last year, completing qualifications from foundation to degree level across the six campuses.
Plant said: "Satisfaction with our higher education provision was maintained at high levels in a difficult climate where ratings dropped significantly for many organisations in the sector.
"We were also proud to have launched a new training centre dedicated to the in-demand skills of the hard-pressed logistics sector."
The Centre for Logistics Education and Research (CLEAR), based at Magna Park in Lutterworth, is partnered with GLP, Wincanton and Aston University.
Plant said they are confident they will deliver opportunities for individuals to start careers in the sector.
Plant said: "Hosting our awards online was a fantastic opportunity to involve as many people as possible in recognising the achievement of our talented students.
"It was wonderful to see so many people coming together virtually to celebrate with us while staying safe at home."
The event included a presentation from former media student Lily-Ann Bedder from Burbage, who now works as a creative consultant for Hinckley-based experiential design company Holovis.
Lily-Ann is responsible for designing themed entertainment experiences for businesses, including Merlin Entertainments - which owns Alton Towers and Legoland.
Also congratulating the students and graduates was the Chair of the North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College governing body, Professor Ray Linforth, OBE.
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