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Mike Hughes »
My firsty Blog!
Posted on 10:34am Friday 15th June 2007
Hi My name is Michael Hughes, I am 19 years old. I lived at the YMCA for over two years after leaving foster care at the age of 16. Whilst living at the YMCA I was on the Residents Committee voicing other resident's views. I enjoyed living at the YMCA as I gained qualifications by attending training courses and became stabilised and more confident.
Angela Lane »
My first BLOG!
Posted on 1:43pm Thursday 14th June 2007
My name is Angela Lane and I am a Tutor/Mentor here in the Training Department at Halton YMCA. I came to the YMCA in the year 2000 on a training course and liked it so much that when they offered me an Administration placement; I agreed to start straight away. Over the last six years I have gained qualifications in Administration, Mentoring and have now qualified as an Assessor. I have worked on many different contracts including delivering the Learning Power Award course to our residents and being a Mentor for any young person who accesses our Emergency Access Room. I also run Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP) funded through Connexions' delivering sessions and courses to young people who wouldn't normally have access to such activities. It is a very varied and enjoyable job and I now have been nominated as the YMCA's press officer so have the opportunity to promote the good work we do here further a field.
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