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Minister presents Learning at Work Day awards

The Learning at Work Day Awards ceremony will be held in London later today as part of Adult Learners’ Week.

Bill Rammell MP, Minister for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning will be giving a keynote speech and presenting some of the awards. Moira Stuart, BBC News Presenter, will host the ceremony, which will be taking place at Cabot Hall, Canary Wharf.

The Learning at Work Day Awards, organised by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), are designed to celebrate individuals who have learned either at work or to gain employment (Learning Works Awards), and projects that provide creative opportunities for adults to learn (Opening Doors to Adult Learners Awards).

Moira Stuart said, "The nervousness and exhilaration felt the first time I faced the camera is probably similar to what adult learners feel when they go back to learning. But we know through commitment, dedication and perseverance we are able to achieve through all odds, boosting confidence and encouraging us to carry on.

"I am pleased to support Adult Learners’ Week 2005 and would like to recognise the hard work of providers and learners that goes on around the country. I hope that many more adults will be inspired to learn something new during Adult Learners’ Week."

Congratulating the winners of the Learning Works and Opening Doors to New Learners Awards, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Bill Rammell said: "Adult Learners’ Week is all about promoting the power of learning, the huge rewards it has on offer and the difference it makes. I can’t think of a better way of encouraging those who assume learning is not for them than highlighting real examples of people and communities that have benefited from learning."

"These awards justly recognise both the achievements of individuals new to learning and groups for their new and innovative ways of encouraging new learners. But they are doubly important in showcasing the ways learning can lead to new-found confidence, better jobs and better quality of life. I wish the winners and all those who entered every success in their future learning."

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Adult Learners’ Week 2005 award winners

Adult Learners’ Week, 21st–27th May 2005

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