Another one completed!

As part of my job, I teach courses for unemployed graduates, and the first of the part time versions finished on Friday. They all felt it had been worth the effort; with increased self confidence all round, a greater awareness of what employers expect from graduates, and a thorough grounding in job search skills. As one of them said - "If I have to talk about myself for a minute, at least now, I know what to say and how to leave a good impression with an employer - AND I have the confidence to do it". Made me feel that all my hard work was worth it... and they gave me a box of chocolates and a card as well! [My colleagues appreciated the chocolates...]

In the meantime, the next course is underway up on the other campus. It is horrible having to get up SO early every morning, and drive 40miles before you even start! The students enrolled on this course are a very different bunch, and it is a MUCH bigger cohort as well. I am hoping to loose a few, as 27 is too many to teach effectively, but so far, they are all still hanging in there. At the end of the day though, if they all stay, it helps meet the overall project targets [180 by Dec 2006].

I had better get used to the drive though, as there will more courses up on the northern campus - but at least they pay my toll fees, so I can avoid the speed cameras on the main roads!